Cataract

Looking to the future of cataract surgery

June 14th 2021

Retrospective review highlights the sustained efficacy of combination procedure.

Ashley Behrens, MD

June 12th 2021

In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month.

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Light adjustable IOLs: Treat patients with Star Trek-like technology

June 10th 2021

Lens option can correct for surgically induced astigmatism or an inaccurate position.

Examining stability of aspheric IOL in cataract patients

Antonino Cuttitta, MD

June 9th 2021

Bi-sign design compensates for aberrations resulting from misalignment.

Physician shares first-hand experience as cataract surgery patient

Benefits of topography-guided treatments for irregular corneas

June 5th 2021

Mark Packer, MD, offers personal insight in honor of Cataract Awareness Month.

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Marta Ibarz Barberá, MD

June 1st 2021

Procedure can improve best-corrected visual acuity, enhancing quality of life for patients.

Earlier neurolept anesthesia for laser-assisted cataract surgery: Timing may not be everything

Reducing post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis: Investigators focus on therapeutic regimen

May 20th 2021

A recent study may indicate the need for future research to assess the relationship between pain and the anterior chamber depth.

Advantages of incorporating ECP into the surgeon’s armamentarium

May 10th 2021

Findings from retrospective study support intraoperative cefuroxime irrigation.

Michael Greenwood, MD

May 5th 2021

Short learning curve, significant clinical advantages make this a comfortable addition.

Phaco power modulation boosts safety, efficacy in cataract surgery

Study examines pairing phacoemulsification, implantation of microbypass stents

April 30th 2021

Surgeons learn that timing is everything when using technology.

Johnson & Johnson earns FDA clearance, CE mark for next-gen phaco machine

April 23rd 2021

Investigators find treatment is an option for treating open-angle glaucoma.

Intracanalicular dexamethasone insert offers hands-free therapy

April 21st 2021

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced today that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance and CE mark for its VERTIAST Vision System, a next-generation phacoemulsification innovation.

Study finds sublingual troche, IV sedation are equivalent for cataract surgery

April 19th 2021

An alternative to drops, the option provides consistent therapeutic levels.

Jason Smith, DNP, CRNA

April 17th 2021

The method by which sedation is applied to keep patients relaxed and comfortable throughout cataract surgery can be tailored similar to that of anesthesia — surgical anesthesia is not a one size fits all endeavor.

Focus on molecular mechanisms underlying cataract development

Vanita Berry, PhD;Roy A. Quinlan, PhD;Michel Michaelides, MD, FRCOphth

April 14th 2021

Several hundred genes are associated with congenital forms.

Comparable conscious sedation methods address individual patient needs

Bret L. Fisher, MD

April 14th 2021

Sublingual troche sedation represents attractive anesthesia option for specific subset of patients with cataracts.

Curvature-changing IOL: New frontier in cataract and presbyopia surgeries

Light-adjustable IOL offers positive refractive results in patients

April 11th 2021

Lens offers full range of vision from distance through near vision.

$Light-adjustable IOL offers positive refractive results in patients$

Wine consumption may prevent cataracts, study finds

April 9th 2021

New option may prove to be a solution for cataract cases with unusual corneas.

Pearls for optimizing patient outcomes of macular surgery

April 1st 2021

Drinking alcohol on a regular basis may decrease patients’ chances of developing cataracts that require surgery, new research shows.

Visus Therapeutics secures FDA acceptance of IND for presbyopia-correcting eye drop

March 24th 2021