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The uvea is a vascular stratum that includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. Uveitis is defined as inflammation of a part of the uvea or its entirety, but it is also used to describe inflammatory processes of any part ...
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, held this year in San Diego, has once again showcased the latest and most exciting advancements in the field of ophthalmology. Bringing together top experts, researchers and practitioners, this year's meeting was a hub of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Among the many insightful presentations and cutting-edge technologies, a few developments stood out as particularly noteworthy. In this article, we highlight some of the most exciting breakthroughs from ASCRS 2024 that could shape the future of eye care.
Choroidal granuloma is a relatively rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. Cases of sarcoid granuloma may lack accompanying ocular inflammation and can mimic posterior segment tumours, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. These lesions are typically steroid responsive,1Â and quick ...
Continuous-wave transscleral laser cyclophotocoagulation (CW-TSCPC) is a well-established procedure in the surgical armamentarium of glaucoma management.1Â It offers a non-incisional option in the treatment of end-stage refractory glaucoma, in which fistulating surgery and maximum tolerated medical therapy have failed to ...
Cataract interventions are among the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide, in developed or developing countries.1 In 2015, approximately 3.6 million cataract interventions were performed in the United States.2 In the next few years, age-related diseases are likely to rise in many ...
An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, beyond the boundaries of the bony orbit, is termed ‘proptosis’. A similar appearance, seen in endocrine dysfunction, especially thyroid disorders, is called ‘exophthalmos’. These conditions are frequently encountered in clinical practice, and for students, ...
Uveitis consists of a wide array of inflammatory disorders of the uveal tract and surrounding structures, which may lead to irreversible ocular damage and lasting visual impairment if not appropriately treated in a timely manner. As the fifth most common ...
Radiation retinopathy is a common and slowly progressive visual side effect of radiation therapy, such as brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy, proton beam radiation, helium ion radiotherapy, and gamma knife radiotherapy for uveal melanoma and other intraocular or orbital cancers.1–6 Patients ...
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and accounts for half of all visual impairment in the USA.1Â Contributing risk factors are older age, smoking, alcohol use, sunlight exposure, and diabetes.1Â Cataract affects more than 24 million Americans; that number ...
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique involving the use of a photosensitizing agent that, when activated by light of a specific wavelength, causes localized and selective tissue damage.1,2Â Initially developed to treat tumor cells using tumor-localizing photosensitizing agents (e.g., ...
Various options for the prevention of pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema (PCMO) have been offered. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) seem to be beneficial in preventing postoperative inflammation; however, there is lack of evidence for long-term benefit after cataract surgery. What is ...
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a complication of diabetic retinopathy and is a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults in developed nations. In 2015, there were an estimated 415 million people with diabetes worldwide.1 This number is predicted to rise to 642 ...
Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common conditions encountered by ophthalmologists, with up to 50% of patients reporting symptoms.1Â For many decades, DED was thought to be a simple condition caused by reduction of the aqueous phase of ...
Cataract surgery is one of the most widely performed surgeries and has had a huge impact on reducing visual disability worldwide.1Â Despite usually achieving successful outcomes, cataract surgery may result in significant postoperative inflammation as a result of mechanical damage ...
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