Cataract

A study reports minimal rotation and improved near vision following implantation of the Eyhance toric lens.

Sheng Lim, MD, FRCOphth, discussed the CONCEPT study, which compared standalone cataract surgery to cataract surgery with ECP.

George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, discusses the “vision for a lifetime” approach and how modern advancements allow tailored treatments for every stage of eye maturity.

A new event called SightLine and a series on adoption, implementation, integration (AII) draw the attention of ophthalmic administrators.

Abby Markward, MBA, executive director of the ASCRS Foundation and ASOA, discusses the foundation's global initiatives and the ASCRS Party for a Purpose.

A survey collected demographic data, ocular and medical history, and responses assessing knowledge of glaucoma and cataracts in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia.

Brazilian researchers conducted a study comparing two treatments for postoperative endophthalmitis. They found that pars plana vitrectomy followed by an intravitreal antibiotic injection (PPV + IVAIES) was more effective than using an intravitreal antibiotic injection alone (IVAI).

ZEISS VISULAS Combi is an advanced therapeutic laser workstation offering photodisruption, photocoagulation, and slit lamp technology in a single, comprehensive solution.

Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome is associated with an increased rate of severe intraoperative complications and greater visual morbidity during cataract surgery

The bio-interventional platform is for uveoscleral outflow enhancement in open-angle glaucoma patients undergoing combined cataract surgery.

Ambulatory surgical centers are freestanding health care facilities that specialize in providing surgical and diagnostic procedures, not requiring an overnight stay.

Cationic emulsion drops are characterized by their ability to retain cyclosporine A on the ocular surface.

Italian investigators reported that ocular surface conditions such as dry eye disease are key factors in perioperative outcomes, even when patients achieve 20/20 vision.

Monofocal IOLs, along with advanced phacoemulsification technology, offer tailored solutions.

Shameema Sikder, MD; and T. Y. Alvin Liu, MD, highlight the technology’s role in bridging challenges and successes for clinical practice.

The state-of-the-art facility more than doubles the institute’s footprint, enhancing patient care, research, and education.

From easing fears to improving mood, a recent study explores how music transforms the surgical experience for both patients and health care teams.

Through its ophthalmic program, Mercy Ships provides critical eye surgeries and trains local professionals, ensuring sustainable eye care for the future.

According to the company, VVN461, a non-steroidal dual JAK1/TYK2 immunomodulator, achieved its primary endpoint, demonstrating statistical and clinical efficacy compared to vehicle in treating post-operative inflammation following cataract surgery.

The EnVision Summit, co-founded by Bonnie An Henderson, MD, is a unique family-oriented, multispecialty ophthalmology CME conference, along with a newly introduced optometry track. Henderson sits down with Ophthalmology Times to talk about the 2025 conference that will take place February 14 to 17 at the Caribe Hilton San Juan, in Puerto Rico.

HelpMeSee’s Mazava Project trains general practitioners in Madagascar to perform cataract surgeries, addressing the country’s high rate of avoidable blindness. Trainees gain proficiency through simulation-based learning and live surgeries, improving access to eye care in remote areas.

Livionex, recently announced a successful end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, supporting the advancement of C-KAD, a 2.6% EDTA ophthalmic solution, to a Phase 3 clinical study. In an interview with Ophthalmology Times, Randall Olson, MD, lead author and a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center, discusses the ongoing research.

Program director and co-founder Bonnie An Henderson, MD, sits down with Ophthalmology Times to talk about how the annual conference is a unique blend of cutting-edge science, professional growth, and community. The 2025 conference will take place February 14 to 17 at the Caribe Hilton San Juan, in Puerto Rico.

HelpMeSee has partnered with new initiatives to address the global cataract blindness crisis, focusing on empowering women in low- and middle-income countries. Through training and education, the organization aims to reduce gender inequality and improve socioeconomic outcomes worldwide.