Ophthalmology Journal – Details, episodes & analysis

On September 5, 2025, the FDA issued a recall for the CorNeat EverPatch. Dr. Emily Schehlein is joined by Dr. Thomas V. Johnson to discuss his study on the early exposure and surgical revision rates of the CorNeat EverPatch. Later, Dr. Henry Jampel explains the difference between FDA clearance and FDA approval for medical devices.

Dr. Johnson coauthored the Ophthalmology article, "Early Postoperative Conjunctival Complications Leading to Exposure of Surgically Implanted CorNeat EverPatch Devices." Dr. Jampel cowrite the accompanying Commentary, "The CorNeat Everpatch and the Process of FDA Authorization."

Dr. Henry Jampel is an Associate Editor for Ophthalmology and the Editor-in-Chief for Ophthalmology Glaucoma. Dr. Thomas V. Johnson is an Associate Editor for Ophthalmology Science.

Early Postoperative Conjunctival Complications Leading to Exposure of Surgically Implanted CorNeat EverPatch Devices. Kanter, Jacob et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 7, 799 – 814.

The CorNeat Everpatch and the Process of FDA Authorization. Jampel, Risa; Jampel, Henry. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 7, 815 – 816.

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Dr. Emily Schehlein sits down with author Dr. Nathan Congdon to break down the results of the GLAUrious Study on comparing automated, gonioscopy-free, noncontact, image-guided direct selective laser trabeculoplasty with conventional SLT in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension to reduce intraocular pressure. From the Ophthalmology article, "Randomized Noninferiority Trial of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension."

Randomized Noninferiority Trial of Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Gazzard, Gus; Traverso, Carlo Enrico; et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 10, 1091 – 1104.

Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews Dr. Andrew W. Gross on his study to determine the frequency, timing, and findings of emergency department visits after glaucoma surgery and discuss strategies to improve postoperative care to avoid unplanned visits. From his recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, "Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger and First-Time Surgical Patients with Glaucoma."

Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger and First-Time Surgical Patients with Glaucoma. Gross, Andrew W. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 1, 37 – 45.

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Dr. Emily Schehlein discusses recent guidelines from the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology on Nicotinamide use for glaucoma neuroprotection with lead author, Dr. Aakriti Garg Shukla. Published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma, "American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection"

American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection. Shukla, Aakriti Garg; Cioffi, George A.; John, Simon W.M; Wang, Qing; Liebmann, Jeffrey M. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 112 – 116.

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Single-use disposable plastics and other materials have increased in use since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This generates increased waste and cost in eye care. Dr. Emily Schehlein and Dr. Alan Robin discuss their recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma editorial, "Should We Use Disposable Tonometers and Gonioprisms in the Office?" with recommendations on how and why eye care professionals should clean and reuse tonometry tips and gonioscopy lenses to reduce ophthalmic waste.

Should We Use Disposable Tonometers and Gonioprisms in the Office? Schehlein, Emily M., Robin, Alan L. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 109 – 111.

Dr. Rajesh Rao sits down with Dr. Sophie J. Bakri and medical student Marie-Michele Macaron to discuss their systematic Review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF and panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. From their Ophthalmology Retina article, "Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis."

Anti-VEGF Injections vs. Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser Therapy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Macaron, Marie-Michele et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 9, Issue 2, 105 - 121.

Dr. Edmund Tsui interviews authors Dr. Muhammad Z. Chauhan and Dr. Krishna S. Kishor on the risk of uveitis among patients starting topical glaucoma therapy. From their Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, "Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications."

Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs versus Other Glaucoma Medications. Chauhan, Muhammad Z.Amin, Sejal et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 126 – 132.

How accurate are diagnoses from ChatGPT? Can ophthalmologists distinguish between artificial intelligence and human responses? Dr. Tsui speaks with Drs. Jimmy S. Chen and David B. Granet on their Ophthalmology Science article, "Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist?"

Analysis of ChatGPT Responses to Ophthalmic Cases: Can ChatGPT Think like an Ophthalmologist? Chen, Jimmy S. et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 1.

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Dr. Drew Carey speaks with Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel on his study comparing patients with nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) with healthy non-NAION patients with crowded discs and noncrowded optic discs. From his Ophthalmology article, "Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes."

Vitreopapillary Findings in Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy versus Healthy Eyes. Hondur, Ahmet M. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 132, Issue 3, 327 – 334

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Dr. Edmund Tsui is joined by Dr. Majda Hadziahmetovic to discuss her meta-analysis and systematic review investigating the effectiveness of systemic and local treatments in slowing autoimmune retinopathy progression. From the Ophthalmology Science article, "Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review."

Clinical Outcomes of Therapeutic Interventions for Autoimmune Retinopathy: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Kapoor, Ishani et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 1.

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