Zonular dehiscence during cataract surgery is usually associated with pre-existing weak zonules due to trauma and ocular or systemic diseases. 1, 2 We report the case of a 73-year-old patient with ...

A randomized prospective clinical trial was performed to assess the 10-year incidence of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in the two eyes of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS), with ...

Software release 3.5 includes a new module for iridotomy treatment of narrow-angle glaucoma with the Navilas577nm yellow laser OD-OS, the global leader in the development and commercialization of ...

Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is the most common cause of glaucoma in Asian populations. 1 While patients with acute angle closure present in a manner that is rarely missed (with a painful red ...

This article outlines an initiative to develop an ophthalmic nurse practitioner’s role to carry out YAG laser peripheral iridotomy. It details the training and competency assessment needed to extend ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Performing early phaco on patients with acute primary angle-closure glaucoma unresponsive to ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The majority of patients don't require glaucoma medications before or after undergoing bilateral laser peripheral iridotomy, an analysis of a managed care database suggests. However, ...

Ellex Medical Lasers has announced it will launch a new YAG laser, according to a news release. The company’s Ultra Q microsurgical YAG laser with Reflex Technology is launching at the 2012 annual ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

Having optometrists perform laser eye surgery was not found to lead to a meaningful increase in nearby health care professionals for the population. Shorter travel times for care and an increase in ...