Zonular dehiscence during cataract surgery is usually associated with pre-existing weak zonules due to trauma and ocular or systemic diseases. 1, 2 We report the case of a 73-year-old patient with ...

A randomized prospective clinical trial was performed to assess the 10-year incidence of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in the two eyes of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS), with ...

Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is the most common cause of glaucoma in Asian populations. 1 While patients with acute angle closure present in a manner that is rarely missed (with a painful red ...

LAS VEGAS – Optometrists are now able to provide Nd:YAG capsulotomy, laser floater removal, laser peripheral iridotomy and injections with expanded scope of practice in certain states, Nate Lighthizer ...

Ellex Medical Lasers has announced it will launch a new YAG laser, according to a news release. The company’s Ultra Q microsurgical YAG laser with Reflex Technology is launching at the 2012 annual ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to expand the optometric scope of practice to now include the use of ...

The occurrence of severe complications with goniopuncture is relatively rare and can be avoided with good technique. Table 4 lists potential complications related to this procedure and Table 5 ...

I was supposed to get ICL surgery for both of my eyes, but I'm having such bad side effects from the iridotomy they do at the pre-op before the surgery that I cancelled surgery. I'm actually really ...