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DAY 1 - Saturday, May 4

Welcome

Ophthalmology Times welcomes ophthalmic professionals from around the world to Seattle, Washington. Our four-day coverage of this year’s meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology begins today and includes the latest research findings and clinical news of interest to readers.
Enjoy the meeting!


CATARACT

Intraoperative aberrometry refines outcomes

Intraoperative wavefront aberrometry has been a helpful tool for refining refractive outcomes after cataract surgery in the difficult group of eyes with a history of refractive surgery. » MORE


CORNEA

Large series: Keratoprosthesis outcomes

Preliminary results from a retrospective multicenter chart review study provide further insight on the long-term outcomes after keratoprosthesis surgery. » MORE


GLAUCOMA

Trials provide insight on aqueous shunts

Results from recent multicenter randomized clinical trials are providing glaucoma surgeons with valuable information to guide their use of aqueous shunts. » MORE


Retina

Visual acuity gains seen in aflibercept

Intravitreal injection of aflibercept provides marked improvement in visual acuity in treatment-naive eyes with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion in results from follow-up to 76 weeks in the phase III GALILEO study. » MORE


FROM THE SHOW FLOOR

Escalon, Modernizing Medicine partner

A partnership with Escalon Medical Corp. and Modernizing Medicine Inc. aims to provide electronic medical records and image management solutions for ophthalmic practices. » MORE


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Good day at SIG meeting today. Bracing for 8 hours of CE tomorrow #aaoptom12

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