Michela Cimberle

LONDON — Wearing eyelash extensions is a significant risk factor for Demodex infestation, according to a study conducted at National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. “Lash extensions have become a routine cosmetic procedure, particularly among young women, creating a new potential environmental stressor for the eyelid margin and ocular surface,” Tetiana Zhmud, MD, said

Driven by declining vaccination rates, measles, which was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, is seeing a major resurgence.The CDC reported 2,777 confirmed cases on Aug. 20, surpassing the previous year’s total of 2,289 cases. About 94% of cases have been among unvaccinated individuals.

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LONDON — Ioannis Pallikaris, MD, PhD, a pioneering leader in the development of LASIK, delivered this year's ESCRS Heritage Lecture titled, “LASIK, What Next?”

LONDON — Implantation of the Tecnis Odyssey IOL yields good vision at all distances, high spectacle independence and limited visual phenomena, according to a speaker.“You need little chair time with these patients because they have no complaints and are just satisfied with their vision,” Nic J. Reus, MD, PhD, said at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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VIENNA — Aflibercept 0.4 mg intravitreal injection in preterm and low birthweight infants with acute-phase retinopathy of prematurity was effective

VIENNA — In the first 10 patients treated in a study, the Lynx pattern scanning laser system showed the ability to perform panretinal photocoagulation quickly, efficiently and with less pain.

LONDON — Three-month data using pattern microsecond laser trabeculoplasty showed that the novel laser strategy is effective in lowering and maintaining stable IOP in open-angle glaucoma.

VIENNA — A 6-month interim analysis of Eylea HD demonstrated stable visual acuity, decreased central retinal thickness, increased retinal drying and no new safety signals.