Ophthalmology Update

Dec. 05, 2023

Ophthalmology Update is a publication for physicians. It highlights trends in ophthalmology-related procedures and research at Mayo Clinic.

To contact the Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic for a referral or physician consultation, please call 507-284-2744.

2023 Issues

Vol. 13, No. 3, 2023 (PDF)

  • Inherited Retinal Diseases: Diagnosis, Clinical Trials and Treatments
  • Custom-Made Iris Implants Improve Functionality and Appearance
  • Dry Eye Clinic Offers New Testing and Treatments
  • Textbook Review: Evolutionary Analysis of Pediatric Eye Movement Disorders

Vol. 13, No. 2, 2023 (PDF)

  • Study Evaluates Potential One-Time Gene Therapy Treatment for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • By the Numbers: Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast
  • Spotlight on Residents and Fellows
  • Ophthalmology Conference Assembles Experts, Promotes Dialogue

Vol. 13, No. 1, 2023 (PDF)

  • Fine-Tuning Cataract Surgery: Light Adjustable Lens
  • Thyroid Eye Disease Clinic Offers Customized, Collaborative Approach to Treatment
  • Pediatric Retina Surgery Program Ensures Patient-Centered Care

2022 Issues

Vol. 12, No. 3, 2022 (PDF)

  • New Study Assesses the Risk of Stroke Before and After Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Drusen Phenotypes Associated With Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Coming Soon: Ophthalmology Podcast

Vol. 12, No. 2, 2022 (PDF)

  • Children With Type 2 Diabetes Develop Vision-Threatening Retinopathy Sooner and at a Higher Rate Than Children With Type 1 Diabetes
  • Reexamining the Relationship Among Metabolic Syndrome, CCT and Ocular Hypertension

Vol. 12, No. 1, 2022 (PDF)

  • Many Ophthalmic irAEs Can Be Treated Without Discontinuation of Life-Prolonging Immunotherapy
  • Mobile Platform Obtains Quantitative Measurements of Exophthalmos With Variability Similar to Hertel Exophthalmometry
  • Optic Effect on Peripheral Retinal Illumination Holds Implications for Negative Dysphotopsia

2021 Issues

Vol. 11, No. 3, 2021 (PDF)

  • Patients May Receive Cataract Surgery if Diabetic Macular Edema is Managed Pre- and Post-Surgery
  • IPL-MGX Improves Dry Eye Symptoms More Than MGX Alone in Treating Ocular Rosacea With Dry Eye
  • Netarsudil Significantly Reduces Intraocular Pressure in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Vol. 11, No. 2, 2021 (PDF)

  • Disease expression and familial transmission in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
  • Study supports the use of plaque imaging in the evaluation of patients with acute retinal artery occlusion
  • Genomic sequencing shows promise in elucidating genetic causes of strabismus

Vol. 11, No. 1, 2021 (PDF)

  • Studies Support Scheimpflug Tomography's Efficacy in Predicting the Prognosis of FECD
  • Standardized Prescribing Guidelines Reduce Frequency and Quantity of Opioids Prescribed
  • Fibrin Hydrogels Provide Safe, Degradable Scaffolds for Subretinal Implantation