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Cornea

ARVO Cornea: Cross-linking Leads the Way in a Busy Year

Expanding the base of patients who may benefit from cross-linking and refining the procedure lead the way in a busy year of cornea research.

Meet the Challenges of Vasculitic PUK

Patients with peripheral ulcerative keratitis need urgent attention—proper and timely intervention in many cases can save their lives.

The Pillars of Ocular Surface Pathology

An in-depth look at the two conditions common to many patients: allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye.

Examining the Cross-linking/Intacs Link

To treat keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia, combining these procedures may provide better results than treating with either procedure alone.

A Stepwise Approach To Laser PTK

One surgeon’s thought process for evaluating the patient and choosing the steps to restore a smooth cornea.

Presbyopia Surgery: Beyond Multifocal IOLs

Corneal inlays, scleral implants, and excimer and femtosecond laser procedures show promise as future options for presbyopia correction.

Refractive Surgery Goes Intrastromal

Avoiding trauma to the corneal surface may lead to more stable procedures, say surgeons.

Topography-guided Ablation: Pros and Cons

As surgeons anticipate the availability of this technology in the United States, those who have used it offer insights and advice.

A Cornea-Friendly Pterygium Procedure

No-stitch pterygium surgery raises the bar on ocular surface procedures.

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