Cataract Surgery

Dustin Morley, PhD, principal research scientist at LENSAR, discusses research on applying deep learning to benefit FLACS procedures.

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.

Authors looked at 6 unexpected cases of endophthalmitis after cataract extraction during 1 day of cataract surgeries.

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

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

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.

With the combined system, surgeons will also save space in the operating room and optimize cataract surgery all on one system.

A team of University of Rochester scientists develop computer models of patients’ eyes to identify the ideal IOLs and visual simulators for patients to experience how they will see with them.

It is important that patients know cataract surgery is a routine, safe procedure that will improve their quality of life.

Orbis International physician spotlights the latest trends for cataract surgery training.

Surgeons must use caution to avoid pitfalls of complicated procedure

Surgeons seek best IOL match for patients after cataract surgery.

Results of the Alcon Eye on Cataract Survey highlight misconceptions about cataract surgery, revealing the need to educate the 50+ population on the procedure and treatment options.

The organization aims to educate patients and doctors on one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

In a presentation at the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting in San Diego, Erisa Yotsukura, MD, PhD, offered details of a study examining an IOL that transmits violet light and a second option that does not, and they believe this can affect differences in the choroidal thickness after cataract surgery.

With instructor-led sessions and haptic feedback, this first-of-its-kind eye surgery training creates an immersive experience with the look and feel of surgery in a human eye, without risks to patient safety.

Medicare reimbursements for complex cataract surgery are far lower than a simpler form of the surgery.

Procedure integrates femto, phaco in one instrument to address issues.

The company’s MINIject is the only commercially available MIGS implant targeting the supraciliary space.

Physician discusses preoperative assessments before procedure focusing on cornea.

According to the company, in a clinical trial of chloroprocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery, patients treated with the gel did not require any supplemental treatment to complete the intended surgical procedure.

The study compared 126 IOL injectors of 13 IOL injector systems regarding the manufacturers’ recommended preoperative incision sizes to evaluate the intraoperative incision enlargement and postoperative incision sizes.

Surgeon notes there is no good solution for ending use of topical medications

During the EnVision Summit Ophthalmology in Puerto Rico, Victor Villegas, MD, made a presentation titled "From a Retina Perspective: Comanagement of AMD, DME and CME in the Setting of Cataract Surgery," focusing on how to comanage patients that have macular degeneration, diabetic maculopathy and cystoid macular edema.

Denise Visco, MD, MBA, discusses takeaway points from patient case #2 for post-operative inflammation management for routine cataract surgery.

Denise Visco, MD, MBA, reviews inflammation management in a 73-year-old patient with routine cataract surgery with microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).