Cataract Surgery

Focus of dry eye may shift to ocular surface issues that can cause discomfort in patients

A common symptom, dry eye can have an adverse impact on visual recovery and outcomes

Research does not support routine use to decrease the risk of PCME

Intracameral injection of cefuroxime, moxifloxacin decrease risk of endophthalmitis

Novel agent with mucus-penetrating nanoparticle marries potency, safety, convenience

Treatment options expand for patients along continuum of mild-to-severe disease

Patients prefer the convenience of using a compounded triple combination drop over a standard medication plan.

Error in first eye can guide decisions in IOL selection for fellow eye of patients

Approach enables patients to maintain best possible vision with one-time only procedure

Adding procedure can improve visual function, offer patients normal lifestyle

Implementing new innovations is a critical part of successful facility management

Charity seeks to raise $US20 million to address avoidable blindness in women, girls

International panel shares overview of current and future applications, benefits, challenges

In this edition of the Medical News Minute, Doug Katsev, MD, shares the latest research regarding betadine use prior to cataract surgery

Surgeon provides overview of recent developments, applications with technology

Novel transparent, head-wearable camera display aims to make ophthalmic surgery more precise

Doug Katsev, MD, looks at the results from a study regarding iStent implantation with cataract surgery.

Improvement was seen with experience gained, show data from comparative study

Wavefront-guided LASIK using the iDESIGN Advanced WaveScan Studio System, STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System, and the iFS Laser (all from J&J Vision), is providing unsurpassed outcomes for the treatment of myopia, hyperopia, and mixed astigmatism, according to Jay S. Pepose, MD, PhD.

The WhiteStar Signature Pro (J&J Vision) offers a diverse range of novel technologies that blend together to make cataract surgery easier, safer, and more efficient, according to Steven H. Dewey, MD.

The TECNIS Symfony IOL (J&J Vision) is breakthrough technology that is providing remarkable outcomes and driving a huge increase in the uptake of presbyopia-correcting IOLs among cataract surgery patients, according to Elizabeth Yeu, MD.

Following cataract surgery, patients can present with a variety of visual complaints that interfere with vision after IOL implantation. Negative dysphotopsias are relative and absolute scotomas, according toJack T. Holladay, MD.