AAO Highlights

Cynthia Matossian, AAO 2020 – Outcomes With Dexamethasone Intraocular Suspension 9% and Concomitant Postoperative Anti-inflammatory Medications

It was a huge pleasure to catch up with our esteemed Editorial Board member, Cynthia Matossian (Matossian Eye Associates, Hopewell and Hamilton, NJ, USA), as she talked us through her AAO presentation on outcomes with dexamethasone intraocular suspension 9% and concomitant postoperative anti-inflammatory medications. Questions What is the rationale for the use of dexamethasone intraocular […]

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation

Bennie H Jeng, AAO 2020 – Management of Common Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Conjunctiva and Cornea

It was a pleasure to speak with our valued Editorial Board member, Bennie H Jeng (University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA), who talked us through his AAO 2020 presentation on managing allergic and immunologic diseases of the conjunctiva and cornea, the impact of immunology on our understanding and treatment of allergic and […]

Retina/Vitreous

J Fernando Arevalo, AAO 2020 – Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections for Exudative Retinal Arterial Macroaneurysms

It was a pleasure to catch up with our valued Editorial Board member, J Fernando Arevalo (Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA), who gave his insights on his topic at the retina subspecialty day at AAO 2020, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections for exudative retinal arterial macroaneurysms. Questions Could you give […]

Refractive Surgery

Deepinder K Dhaliwal, AAO 2020 – Myopia Options in a 50-year-old Myope

We were delighted to speak with Deepinder K Dhaliwal (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA) about her refractive surgery panel at AAO 2020, discussing a case of a 50-year-old -8.00D myope, and the issues and recommendations for treatment. Questions Could you give us a brief overview of the case; who were the […]

Cataract Surgery

John A Hovanesian, AAO 2020 – The D3 Study

It was a pleasure to speak with our valued Editorial Board member, John A Hovanesian (Harvard Eye Associates, Laguna Hills, CA, USA), about his AAO 2020 poster presentation on the D3 study, evaluating dexamethasone intraocular suspension versus prednisolone acetate 1%. Questions What are the challenges of topical medications after cataract surgery? (00:06) Could you tell […]

Anterior Segment

Premium Intraocular Lenses in Patients who have had Previous Laser Vision Correction

In most of our refractive cataract practices, the people most likely to request premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery, are those who have had previous kerato-refractive surgery. They may have had surgery many years earlier and enjoyed the benefits of visual freedom and independence, and simply do not want to entertain […]

Oculoplastic Surgery, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation

Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of Orbital Inflammation

Orbital inflammation can result from a number of inflammatory conditions including dacryoadenitis, myositis, cellulitis, optic perineuritis, periscleritis, orbital apicitis, thyroid eye disease (TED), and a focal mass.1 It may present as acute, subacute, or chronic disease and has a wide range of clinical manifestations, most commonly pain and periorbital swelling.2 Historically, systemic corticosteroids have been […]

Anterior Segment, Cataract Surgery

Optical Concepts – Monofocal, Aspheric, Toric, Multifocal and EDOF

As the number of cataract surgeries performed annually continues to rise, the expectations of patients grow and become more challenging.1 Many patients expect excellent visual results and perfect vision without spectacles all distances – far, intermediary and near. Recent advances in intraocular lens (IOL) technology has expanded the options for patients, ranging from next-generation monofocal […]

Macular Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous

Metformin may Reduce the Risk of Developing Age-related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and is becoming a global crisis as its incidence is increasing; it has been estimated that 288 million people will be affected by 2040.1 A characteristic feature of AMD is the permanent loss of light-sensitive retinal neurons known as photoreceptors, or their support cells, the retinal […]

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