The OphthalmologyWeb video collection continues to grow. The library is arranged chronologically and the topics can be searched by subspecialty.
There a wide range of clinical and product focused videos to choose from, and new videos are added regularly. Here are my favorite videos for 2014:
YAG Laser Vitreolysis – Dr. Marie-Jose Tassignon from Antwerp University shares her experience with using the Nd:YAG laser to treat posterior vitreous detachments. She discusses the classification of floaters and patient selection for YAG laser vitreolysis. Treating the vitreous strand attachments can displace well-defined floaters that are suspended in the visual axis. In the proper setting, this is a safe and effective procedure that has been performed for many years.
Tips for Building a Dry Eye Center of Excellence – Dr. Marguerite McDonald explains the Keratograph 5M technology and shares pearls for improving patient care by establishing a Dry Eye Center. Her presentation reviews dry eye prevalence, evaluation, and treatment. The Keratograph 5M has a high resolution color camera and advanced illumination system that enables corneal topography, tear film scanning, meibography of the eyelids, external imaging, contact lens fitting analysis, keratometry, and pupillometry. Dr. McDonald reviews 5 easy steps for starting a Dry Eye center with this device. Treating dry eye is not only good medicine but also good business.
Advances in SLT – Dr. Robert Noecker reviews SLT for the treatment of glaucoma. He specifically discusses the role of SLT in the treatment regimen, the advantages of SLT, and how to perform the procedure. He provides a detailed explanation of his technique and laser settings. SLT is an excellent treatment for most patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Maximizing IOL Outcomes with UBM Technology – Dr. David Hardten addresses phakic IOL surgical planning and discusses the advantages that UBM technology offers for sizing these lenses. He shows how the UBM device provides the most accurate method for determining the sulcus measurement, which is critical for the safe implantation of the Visian ICL.
En Face OCT: An Integrated Multimodal Imaging Perspective – Dr. Richard Rosen reviews OCT imaging of the posterior segment. He describes the history of OCT, various type of OCT, and shows numerous examples of retinal pathology. En face OCT is coronal tomography, which depicts the standard ophthalmoscopic viewpoint and a familiar orientation for evaluating retinal pathology. This novel display makes OCT interpretation and clinical correlation easier, particularly for non-retinal specialists.
Ocular Imaging Ultrasound Biomicroscopy vs. Anterior Segment OCT: Dr. Roxana Ursea talks about these two modalities for anterior segment imaging. She discusses the technology, limitations, and advantages, and demonstrates her points with case presentations. Anterior segment imaging with UBM and OCT has improved and is an invaluable aid in many clinical situations.
Standard “no-touch” Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK): Drs. Isabel Dapena and Vasilis Liarakos from the Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS) present their surgical technique for DMEK using air bubbles and corneal tapping to position the donor graft. The video elegantly demonstrates this gentle “no-touch” procedure and should be helpful to surgeons interested in learning DMEK techniques.
Use of ZEISS Cataract Suite with Premium IOLs: Dr. Jonathan Solomon discusses the Zeiss Callisto eye for toric IOL alignment and improving cataract surgery results with these lenses. He describes intraoperative wavefront aberrometry and its limitations. Then he shares the results of a toric IOL study he performed with the Callisto eye system that demonstrates comparable results to those from the ORA device. This device is a valuable tool for improving refractive outcomes after cataract surgery.
Pattern Laser Trabeculoplasty (PLT) with PASCAL 577 for Glaucoma: Dr. Miho Nozaki reviews PLT technology, which has been adapted from retinal laser applications. She also presents her experience with PLT treatment and compares it to SLT. Computer-guided treatment with PLT provides precise placement of the laser pattern to the trabecular meshwork and is as effective as SLT in its pressure lowering effect over 6 months.
New Applications of the OCULUS Pentacam for corneal, refractive, and cataract specialists: Dr. William Trattler describes how he uses the Pentacam in his practice. He explains why this technology is superior to placido disc corneal topography units. In addition to corneal shape measurements (both anterior and posterior), the Pentacam provides additional data including pachymetry. This is particularly important for refractive surgery candidates.