Ophthalmology Articles

The Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center has recently developed a line of disposable instruments useful in retinal surgery. The design of these particular instruments has overcome many of the disadvantages of disposable microforceps and scissors previously on the market. The end-gripping forceps and curved scissors are particularly useful in cases of tractional retinal detachments, often seen in advanced diabetic retinopathy. read more

The comprehensive ophthalmology program of this year’s Hawaiian Eye meeting, which was recently held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, featured an expanded 7 day agenda covering a wide range of topics: oculoplastics, practice management, cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, ocular surface disease, and refractive surgery. The presentations reviewed important subjects general ophthalmologists deal with on a daily basis, summarized findings from recent clinical trials, and updated the status of new technologies and procedures. read more

Two of the basic tenets of surgery are exposure and visualization. In ophthalmic surgery we often take these two principles for granted because the eye is readily accessible and we can usually see the pathology directly. This is especially true when we are performing corneal, cataract, and retinal procedures. read more

Being one of the more competitive fields in medicine, ophthalmology is an early match, occurring some 6 months before the conclusion of medical. On ... read more

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute emergency is a unique experience for any resident, fellow, or even attending physician to experience. Due to its ... read more

Laser technology has revolutionized many medical fields. In ophthalmology, lasers are used to photocoagulate, cut, remove, shrink, and stretch ocular... read more