INTERESTING EYE NEWS & CLINICAL PEARLS

Do we interpret this article as saying it is actually healthier to wear the silicone hydrogel for one month extended wear, than to wear a conventional 2 week disposable lens not extended wear? If so...wahoo! OphthoLinx Medical News

According to this study, those with Grave's orbitopathy should be screened for other autoimmune disease. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Abstract: Volume 23(2) March/April 2007 p 104-108 Association Between Thyroid Autoimmune Dysfunction and Non-Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases.

According to this, and if I'm reading it right, limbal relaxing incisions to reduce astigmatism following PKP is effective and safe. OSN SuperSite - Astigmatism and the Impact of Relaxing Incisions After Penetrating Keratoplasty

What? Cornea thins on Travapost, and Travapost lowers IOP less effectively in thicker corneas? Am I reading this right? Cornea - Abstract: Volume 26(1) January 2007 p 34-41 Relationship Between Travoprost and Central Corneal Thickness in Ocular Hypertension and Open-Angle Glaucoma.