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Possible protective role of cannabis in preventing postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy after retinal detachment repair
(Image credit: AdobeStock/yellowj) Long-term cannabis use might play a role in reducing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) development,1 according to first author Ahmed M. Alshaikhsalama, MD. He is from the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. He and…
Unpacking high-yield ophthalmology tips and clinical pearls, with Nicole Bajic, MD
In this inaugural episode of iOpeners, host Nicole Bajic, MD, a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Cole Eye Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, speaks with Bill Trattler, MD, a refractive, corneal, and cataract eye surgeon at the Center For Excellence In Eye…
Meeting expectations with evolving technology
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) As an ophthalmology resident, I am increasingly meeting patients who underwent LASIK surgery 15 or 20 years ago. They were the early adopters of refractive surgery, thrilled to toss their glasses in their youth. Now in their…
The potential of AI in retina with Daniela Ferrara
This conversation features Daniella Ferrara, Chief Medical Officer for TopCon Healthcare, discussing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in retinal imaging and ophthalmology. Ferrara, an ophthalmologist and retina specialist with 25 years of experience in retinal imaging innovation. The discussion…
Kriya Therapeutics raises $313.3 funding
(Image credit: ©Hand Robot/AdobeStock) Kriya Therapeutics reported in an SEC filing it has raised $313.3 million in a recent funding round.1 The filing does not detail fund specificity or funding sources but rather only states two investors participated in the…
Racial and ethnic disparities in retinoblastoma treatment options
Vivienne S. Hau, MD, PhD, a vitreoretinal surgeon and faculty member at the Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Med School, and also at the California University of School of Medicine, presented research on racial and ethnic disparities…
Using opioids to prevent sneezing and potential ocular tissue damage during sedation and periocular injections
(Image credit: AdobeStock/marchsirawit) When propofol is used to sedate patients and during periocular injection, the stage may be set for a sneeze reflex, an unexpected movement that can cause needle injury to the globe or optic nerve or a hematoma.…
Neighborhood-level characteristics associated with delay in surgery and loss to follow-up
Sally S. Ong, MD, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist School of Medicine, presented research examining the relationship between neighborhood-level social determinants of health and disease severity in patients with tractional retinal detachments (TRD) associated…
Cannula vs needle in tear trough treatment
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/ME Image) Tear trough filler remains a topic of debate among some surgeons due to concerns about complications such as edema, malar mound accentuation, and vascular compromise. Nonetheless, this treatment has continuously proven to be an effective tool…
Alcon presenting at APACRS 2025
(Image credit: ©RealityImages/AdobeStock) Alcon announced presentations during the 37th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting. The company will showcase four symposia, lead 10 medical affairs scientific exchange presentations, and offer a hands-on experience zone booth.1 APACRS…