Corneal Neurotization for Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Multicenter Experience.

Purpose: Corneal neurotization is an emerging technique that offers potential for visual rehabilitation in neurotrophic keratopathy. This study reports on a multicenter experience and outcomes for both direct and indirect methods of corneal neurotization.

Methods: Retrospective case series.

Femtosecond LASER-Assisted Double Intraocular Lens Exchange in Nanophthalmic Eyes.

Introduction: Though patients with nanophthalmos frequently endure decreased quality of vision with contact lenses or spectacles, refractive surgery is generally an inadequate alternative due to the associated high refractive error. A refractive lens exchange (RLE) is an alternative option but is technically challenging, requiring accuracy in biometry measurements and procedures.

Case Presentation: This case discusses a 27-year-old female with nanophthalmos (axial lengths 17.

The Change in Corneal and Conjunctival Sensation Following Pterygium Surgery.

Background: The cornea is one of the most densely innervated in the body. Pterygium surgery includes removal of the pterygium tissue from the cornea and conjunctiva followed by autologous conjunctival grafting.

Objectives: To examine the change in corneal and conjunctival sensation post-pterygium surgery.

Differentiating highly asymmetric keratoconus eyes using a combined Scheimpflug/Placido device.

Purpose: To determine the ability to differentiate between normal eyes and clinically unaffected eyes of patients with highly asymmetric keratoconus (AKC) using a Scheimpflug/Placido device.

Setting: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Enaim Medical Center, Israel.

Design: Retrospective case-control.

The effect of recurrent povidone-iodine usage on conjunctival flora in diabetic patients undergoing intravitreal injections.

Purpose: The purpose was to evaluate the change in the microbiological profile of diabetic patients undergoing intravitreal injections for diabetic macular edema.

Methods: Patients were included in this prospective study when referred for the first time for intravitreal injection to treat diabetic macular edema. For each patient, conjunctival cultures were taken from the lower fornix of each eye prior to the povidone-iodine application and the intravitreal injection.

Health policy regulations pertaining to advanced surgical devices-their socio-economic effects on ophthalmology practice.

The Israel Ministry of Health enacted regulations that aim to reduce private expenditure on healthcare services and mitigate social inequality. According to the modified rules, which went into effect in the second half of 2016, patients who undergo surgery in a private hospital and are covered by their healthcare provider's supplemental insurance (SI) make only a basic co-payment.The modified regulations limited the option of self-payment for advanced devices not covered by national health basket, meaning that patients for whom such devices are indicated had to pay privately for the entire procedure.