Keratoconus Progression Measurements Often Miss the Target Keratoconus Progression Measurements Often Miss the Target
Dr Christopher Rapuano comments on a recent study showing significant measurement variability of the Pentacam, and what it may mean for treating progression.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Collagen Crosslinking Shows Promise for Keratitis Collagen Crosslinking Shows Promise for Keratitis
Collagen crosslinking, a procedure developed for keratoconus, offers new hope in treating difficult cases of keratitis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Catch Mild Keratoconus Before Laser Vision Correction Catch Mild Keratoconus Before Laser Vision Correction
Dr Christopher Rapuano on how a new study potentially moves the field of refractive surgery a bit closer to one of its ' holy grails. 'Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Glaukos Continues its Evolution with Avedro Acquisition
Glaukos has been open about a plan to go beyond being a “just†a medical device company. During a presentation to investors at the 37th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Clemente, CA-based Glaukos’ CEO Thomas Burns said the company was transforming into a “hybrid surgical/pharmaceutical/medical device†firm.
Glaukos is the frontrunner in Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and was the first to have an approved device in the space. MD+DI named Glaukos’ plan to become a hybrid company as one ...
Source: MDDI - August 9, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Implants Business Source Type: news
Sights are set on better understanding vision-damaging keratoconus
(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) It's an eye condition where genetics and environmental factors like ultraviolet light and vigorous eye rubbing conspire to make the usual curvature of the cornea more pointy, leaving us with double vision and nearsighted. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Patients With Down Syndrome May Have Keratoconus-Like Corneas Patients With Down Syndrome May Have Keratoconus-Like Corneas
Over 70% of people with Down syndrome (DS) - many more than previously thought - may have corneas similar in morphology to the corneas of people with keratoconus, a new study reports.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - July 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Keratoconus: More Common Than You Think Keratoconus: More Common Than You Think
New research finds that keratoconus may be five to ten times more common than previously thought. According to Dr Christopher Rapuano, early diagnosis is critical.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 5, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
New keratoconus treatment may prevent need for corneal transplant
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New keratoconus treatment may prevent need for corneal transplant
Treatment TermsCorneal disease
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cornea, corneal disease, keratoconus, keratoconus treatment, collagen cross-linking, corneal collagen cross-linking, corneal cross-linking,
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Corneal collagen cross-linking, an FDA-approved treatment for the eye disease keratoconus, can preserve vision and prevent the ...
Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - January 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mf205 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Accelerated Crosslinking Effective for Keratoconus Accelerated Crosslinking Effective for Keratoconus
Accelerated transepithelial corneal crosslinking safely and effectively treats progressive keratoconus, researchers reported.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Alternative to Corneal Transplant for Keratoconus Promising Alternative to Corneal Transplant for Keratoconus Promising
New 5-year data show that Bowman layer transplantation is a safe and effective alternative to corneal transplantation for keratoconus, but experts caution that only a niche population will benefit.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Corneal Crosslinking: Advancing the Treatment of KeratoconusCorneal Crosslinking: Advancing the Treatment of Keratoconus
Corneal transplantation has been the only curative treatment for progressive keratoconus until now. Drs Rapuano and Feldman discuss a newly approved treatment option that is available. Wills Eye Hospital (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Reader Poll: Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus Reader Poll: Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Corneal crosslinking has been available in Europe and throughout the world for a decade, and it is now available in the United States. Will you adopt this newly approved procedure for keratoconus? Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Reaching a Milestone in the Treatment of KeratoconusReaching a Milestone in the Treatment of Keratoconus
The recent approval of corneal crosslinking by the FDA is an important step forward in the treatment of keratoconus. Dr Roger Steinert offers commentary. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
FDA Approves Photrexa for Corneal Crosslinking in KeratoconusFDA Approves Photrexa for Corneal Crosslinking in Keratoconus
The riboflavin ophthalmic solution, once irradiated with ultraviolet A light, treats sight-threatening keratoconus with corneal collagen crosslinking. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Alert Source Type: news
