Study examines risk factors for endophthalmitis after cataract surgery
December 31, 2021
According to investigators, the elevated risk is associated with cataract type, case complexity, and history of DME/PDR.
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Toric IOL implantation: Procedure of choice to correct astigmatism after cataract surgery
January 12, 2022
Striving to improve outcomes is important because of the negative effect of astigmatism on patients’ vision postoperatively.
Streamlining the preoperative cataract surgery protocol while maintaining high care standards
December 23, 2021
A virtual, risk-based approach to preoperative medical evaluations for cataract surgery may be associated with safe and efficient outcomes, according to study investigators.
The capsular bag: A new site for drug delivery
December 22, 2021
Robert H. Osher, MD, shows the merits of drug delivery via capsular bag after cataract surgery.
Identifying risk factors for endophthalmitis after cataract surgery
December 16, 2021
An elevated risk may be associated with the cataract type, case complexity, and history of diabetic macular edema or proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
When picking IOL in refractive cataract surgery, 1 size does not fit all
December 14, 2021
For surgeons, the decision goes beyond clarifying a patient’s vision.
Study: Cataract surgery linked to decreased risk of dementia
December 06, 2021
Researchers have now found that subjects who underwent cataract surgery had nearly 30% lower risk of developing dementia from any cause compared with those who did not.
LayerBio granted patent for novel drug delivery platform
December 02, 2021
The novel sustained-release technology has potential to eliminate the need for eye drops after cataract surgery.
Addition of nitrous oxide anesthesia: stress reduction during cataract surgery
December 01, 2021
Investigators conducted a retrospective consecutive study in which they compared the outcomes using this approach with the results achieved with local anesthesia alone during cataract surgery.
Femtosecond laser boosts chances of pediatric patients developing normal vision
December 01, 2021
Performing cataract surgery on young patients can be a challenge, and the evolving technology can be used in cataract surgery for young children.