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LASIK has been the procedure of choice in refractive surgery for many years now. But over the last decade, the development of SMILE has changed the landscape in refractive surgery. Especially popular in Europe and China, many ophthalmologists
As excitement grows regarding the upcoming solar eclipse, anxiety is also increasing amongst patients. How should we be counseling concerned patients regarding the solar eclipse and what precautions they should be taking to protect their eyes?
Traditionally, most of us were taught that after cataract surgery, a patient should be assessed on day one, week one, and month one. But what are these recommendations based on? Practically speaking, does our typical survellance of post-opera
The traditional paradigm is that when a patient presents with acute angle closure due to pupil block, a peripheral iridotomy (PI) must be performed immediately. But in reality, is this always the best approach? Is it safe to treat medically for
We all know that keratoconus is very highly associated with eye rubbing. But in general, the widely held belief has been that keratoconus is just associated with eye rubbing, one of multiple factors that leads to the condition. But have we gott
Acetazolamide is a common and important medication used in ophthalmology. It is used as a treatment for both high intraocular pressure and high intracranial pressure. Yet despite its many uses, many ophthalmologists feel nervous when prescribin
A central retinal artery occlusion is arguably one of the worst ocular events that can occur, given its extremely poor visual prognosis. As such, our efforts to find an effective treatment for CRAO have been extensive, but in many regards, inad
Over the past two decades, Botox and Fillers have changed the landscape of cosmetic plastic surgery, including the field of oculoplastics. But how exactly to Botox and Fillers work, and more importantly, how should patients be counseled on thes
Blepharitis is a common diagnosis, but it’s also an umbrella term that encompasses many different clinical disorders which require varying treatment approaches. Many patients struggle with chronic blepharitis, where it’s tough to find an effect
Flashes and floaters is one of the most common presenting complaints to eye care professionals. And while most of us understand the general pathophysiology of the vitreous separating from the retina, some of the nuances may not be as clear. Why
Viral conjunctivitis is one of the most common presentations to eye care professionals. It’s typically easy to diagnose, and traditionally, the treatment has simply been cool compresses and observation. But have we been too lax in our treatment
Over the past twenty-five years, LASIK has become one of the most commonly performed ocular procedures. As refractive surgery has become more popular in general, LASIK still remains the mainstay option in younger non-presbyopic populations. Whe
Lipiflow and IPL have become mainstays in the treatment of meibomian gland disease. But while they might be effective in some cases, they are also quite expensive to patients. Which begs the question – how effective are lipiflow and IPL when
Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) has been around for over a decade, yet there isn’t necessarily consensus amongst the eye care community as to how this technology should be implemented within cataract surgery. Some advocate s
It is not uncommon for parents to come into the pediatric ophthalmology clinic with concerns that their child is myopic. For many of us, especially in years past, we might have said ‘Don’t worry about it. There’s not too much we can do anyway.’
In a patient with pseudoexfoliation, there is a heightened chance of zonular laxity that could cause the surgery to be more challenging. While most of us can recite the general tenets of how to manage these cases in theory, it can be much more
Many patients have begun to undergo genetic testing for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to get a better understanding of their risk profile and possible advice on preventative measures they can take. But what exactly does the research sh
Even for the more experienced surgeon, a white cataract likely raises their adrenaline level just a tiny bit. Perhaps the biggest concern is – what if I start operating, and I get the dreaded Argentinian flag sign? Or less dramatic, what if t
When a patient presents to you and you’re concerned about the diagnosis of optic neuritis, it can sometimes feel a bit tricky. On the one hand, the patient’s vision can be quite poor and the systemic implications of such a diagnosis can be qui
A chalazion is typically quite easy to diagnose, and for the most part, we know that it will resolve, either on its own, or with a fairly simple surgery. But for as common as a chalazion is, there isn’t necessarily a uniformly agreed upon appro
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) can cause multiple ocular issues, most commonly in the anterior segment. What is the role of long-term antivirals and steroids? Is the potential havoc wreaked by HZO more so related to the virus or the inflammat
The peripheral iridotomy (PI) is one of the most common procedures in ophthalmology. In theory, the PI is performed to open up a narrow angle, both to prevent the chance of angle closure glaucoma, and to treat any component of chronic angle clo
When a posterior capsule rupture occurs during cataract surgery, the standard teaching is that we do an anterior vitrectomy if the hyaloid face is broken and vitreous comes forward. But why is the anterior vitrectomy so important? Is it always
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