Cataract

Microinstrumentation provides surgeons increased control

Shan C. Lin, MD, provides the key takeaways from his presentation at the annual Glaucoma 360 meeting.

Several points to consider before you make the leap

Lens fragmentation device eases difficult cases from phaco to small-incision extracapsular techniques

A JAMA Ophthalmology study investigates late surgeon career stage cataract outcomes 

Start ocular surface treatment 6 weeks prior to cataract surgery for best outcomes

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

Christopher F. Wood, MD, discusses the importance of learning new technologies to treat floaters

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

Approach aids toric IOL alignment, IOL centration, wound/astigmatic keratotomy placement

How an unforgettable patient could see-and speak out-again

Ophthalmology Times’ Editorial Advisory Board members share their thoughts on what to watch in year ahead

WFG LASIK achieved better 25% contrast acuity gains in corrected/uncorrected distance VA

Doug Katsev, MD, discusses the findings from a study concerning atopic dermatitis and cataract development for the Medical News Minute.

Are older individuals less likely to undergo cataract surgery if they have small support groups? A retrospective cohort study of Medicare patients published in JAMA Ophthalmology looked at this question.

Findings from a pilot study show that a novel accommodative intraocular lens (AIOL, Lumina, Akkolens) provides a true accommodative response that is maintained for at least 2 years and preserved following Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy.

A micro-interventional device that uses a nitinol filament can dissect any grade cataract without causing capsular stress.

Concerns over the ocular surface, compliance, cost, and patient callbacks are lessened when surgeons take a transzonular approach to medication delivery during cataract surgery.

Intracameral antibiotics used for prophylaxis are a preferred approach during cataract surgery.

The 2017 meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology will convene in New Orleans from Nov. 11 to 14. Go to www.aao.org/annual meeting for the latest updates

Adopting new technologies across multiple practices using a single ambulatory surgery center can be challenging. A systematic approach leverages technology champions, employs consistent communications, and provides administrative support to secure reimbursement.

Patient selection is the key factor in obtaining the best visual outcomes after cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.

Because a variety of vision-limiting macular pathologies are detectable only with OCT, this imaging should be performed in all patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Researchers share findings from a comparison of relative efficiency and chatter of two phaco tips with identical optimal settings.

Pattern electroretinography (PERG) and visually evoked potential (VEP) tests can objectively evaluate the function of axion and retinal ganglion cells. These test results can add another component in successfully treating patients with cataract and/or glaucoma.

A new small-aperture intraocular lens (IOL) extends patients’ depth of focus as well as multifocal IOLs with fewer dysphotopsias, researchers say.

Scleral tunnel, “glued” fixation technique works better than alternative fixation techniques in cases where intraocular lenses (IOLs) cannot be placed in capsular bag or in the sulcus, according to Sumit Garg, MD.