Cataract

According to the company, its combined vitreoretinal-cataract system and standalone cataract system are cleared for use in the United States.

Investigators looked to see if a large language model could provide safe, accurate, and readable information to patient inquiries about cataract surgery.

Over 380 organizations representing patients, health care providers, the medical technology and biopharmaceutical industry, health plans and others endorse the legislation

MELT-300 is a non IV, non-opioid tablet that combines fixed doses of midazolam (3mg) and ketamine (50mg).

The organization is providing free cataract resources for patients and professionals, including fact sheets, social media graphics, a dedicated web page and expert video.

Abbreviated New Drug Applications seek potential approval of a generic drug product.

The AIOLIS will be used to clinically evaluate patients’ perception of visual disturbances following premium IOL cataract surgery.

The company’s KDB GLIDE is indicated for the excision of trabecular meshwork tissue to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma during cataract surgery or as a stand-alone procedure.

This research ultimately could enhance the manufacture of eye implants universally used in cataract and refractive surgeries.

The campaign will encourage, educate and empower the public to include vision and eye health as a part of their healthcare by asking them to share how eye care services and exams improved their vision and their daily lives.

Physicians should consider the roles of verbal and ocular anesthesia.

The angled bow-tie pattern of astigmatism was corrected more accurately compared with the asymmetric bow-tie pattern of astigmatism

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An analysis showed an association between patients who previously had undergone intravitreal injections and cataract surgery and a higher risk of the development of a non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, retinal tear, and glaucoma surgery.

Despite recognition of lenticular glutathione’s importance in lens formation for decades, why it declines with age remains a mystery.

Cataract simulation platform uses virtual reality to train ophthalmologists

Investigators wanted to determine why patients who have retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can undergo cataract surgeries without experiencing a worsening of their retinal disease, while some patients do.

A recent study showed that adjunctive fragmentation pre-treatment of the crystalline lens using the miLoop showed improved lensectomy time and fluidic efficiency

The company announced it will share clinical data at Eyecelerator and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston.

One year after implantation, the enduring IOP reduction remained consistent across all 3 dose strengths.

Alice Epitropoulos, MD, discusses the importance of considering ocular surface health in cataract surgery patients.

Patients who underwent LASIK had undergone phacoemulsification 7 years earlier compared to a matched control group, according to the study authors.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss their experience at EyeCon 2023, highlighting the latest updates in retina, cataract and refractive surgery, and the growing epidemic of myopia worldwide.

Jennifer Loh, MD, discusses the significance of maintaining a healthy ocular surface before surgery and exploring collaborative approaches for improved patient comanagement between ophthalmologists and optometrists at EyeCon 2023.

Orbis advances cataract surgery training in low-resource areas with technology

Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, consider the transformative landscape of cataract surgery, highlighting the impact of small-aperture IOL technology. The conversation delves into its potential benefits, influence on the market, and the evolving role of cataract surgeons in guiding patients through advanced options.

Nearly 75% of patients suffered eye infections following the event.

Cataract surgery can alleviate the risk of dementia in visually impaired patients, especially those who are younger and male.

Light-adjustable lens in patients with previous RK: Improved visual and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery.