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Saturday — November 14, 2015

Welcome!

Ophthalmology Times welcomes ophthalmic professionals from around the world to Las Vegas. Our four-day coverage of this year's meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology begins today and includes the latest research findings and clinical news of interest to readers. Enjoy the meeting!

DRCR.net Protocol S results provide evidence for retinopathy advance

Results from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network Protocol S provide evidence for the first major advance in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in more than 40 years, said Jeffrey Gross, MD. » Read the results

Novel technology provides real-time volumetric visualization

Swept-source, microscope-integrated, ocular coherence tomography (SS-MIOCT) is a new investigational technology for real-time intraoperative imaging of the cornea and anterior segment, said Terry Kim, MD.
» Learn more

Corneal inlays still altering landscape of presbyopia

The prospect of an expanding armamentarium of corneal inlays for presbyopia correction is an exciting development, said Jay A. Pepose, MD, PhD. » Read more

History, clinical exam retain primary role in dry eye

Pre-existing dry eye can affect the outcomes of excimer laser refractive and cause significant postoperative morbidity as well as patient dissatisfaction. Therefore, preoperative screening for dry eye is critical, said Michael B. Raizman, MD. » Find out why

FROM THE SHOW FLOOR

AMO launches second phaco platform this year

The availability of a new cataract surgery platform from Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) marks the second phacoemulsification system launched by the company in the United States this year. » Find out more

Diopsys portable device aids in early detection of retinal pathologies

Diopsys Inc. introduced a tabletop version of its electroretinography (ERG) and visual evoked potential (VEP) testing technology (ARGOS). » Learn more

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Dr. John Berdahl's presenting his recent NASA/NSBRI project to treat glaucoma to industry leaders at #AAO2015

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Dr. @wtrattler w/ parents Marcia and Dr. Henry Trattler at #AAO2015 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day.

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