Cataract Surgery

Rudy Nuijts of the University Eye Clinic Maastricht, the Netherlands, discusses the highlights of his AAO 2020 presentation on a combination treatment regimen for lowering the incidence of cystoid macular oedema following category surgery.

Elevated pressure can lead to irreversible optic nerve damage, vision loss

Optics block out-of-focus and stray light, allow continuum of vision.

Large randomized trial compares efficacy and safety of multiple regimens

Streamlining preoperative process can offer some relief during stressful time

The FEMCAT study found that FLACS is not superior to conventional approach

Newly cleared technology for laser cataract gives ophthalmologists another tool.

A number of options may offer major cost savings, positive results for patients.

Benefits of intracameral phenylephrine/ketorolac continue to add up.

Monofocal toric lens delivers effective astigmatic correction and more, study results show

RLE, in unexpected twist, is gaining support among surgeons

Options can reduce the treatment burden for patients, leading to improved outcomes

Investigators find value in screening for macular disease in preoperative evaluation

Checking own work postoperatively offers value to ophthalmologists

Sharing postoperative care can lead to better work-life balance

Following cataract surgery, the dropless option is proving to be a preferred method during recovery

ICYMI: Alice Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, speaks on "Image quality or depth of field or both: Clinical outcomes from spherical aberration neutral monofocal toric IOL," during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.

Researchers are looking for options to reduce corneal surface flora in patients

Alternative method ensures lens is set properly during cataract surgery

The use of a thermal lid pulsation device can prove to be an important component of routine practice for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction.