Cataract

Whether a surgeon uses a laser for cataract surgery or manual methods may not make much of a difference in terms of postoperative inflammation. That at least is the experience of H. Burkhard Dick, MD, professor and chairman of ophthalmology and director of the University Eye Clinic Bochum, Bochum, Germany.

New clinical data suggest that an improved intraoperative aberrometer can help improve clinical outcomes for patients who receive an aspheric, hydrophobic IOL, said Dee Stephenson, MD, of Stephenson Eye Associates in Venice, FL.

Ophthalmology has a history of “strange,” and actually that may be good for the specialty. Of all the specialties of medicine, ophthalmology keeps seeing innovation evolve on a regular basis. The technology in this market is always evolving and it keeps getting better and more efficient.

Upgrade may make traditional manual lens delivery a thing of the past

Third annual meeting delivers on innovative educational program

Large series shows increased safety, efficiency, efficacy with laser-assisted cataract surgery

Ability to maneuver without entering the eye a plus in some difficult cataract surgeries

Novel procedures bring glaucoma surgery into realm of cataract, corneal subspecialists

Laser refractive cataract surgery delivers improved results with easy learning curve

Surgeon outlines technique pearls for success in laser refractive lens surgery

Cases illustrate utility of laser system when unstable lenses are present

Use of arcuate incisions in femtosecond laser cataract surgery are highlighted in this brief video presentation from Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD.

OptiMedica Corp. has received a patent for the Catalys Precision Laser System relating to the fundamental technology underlying laser cataract surgery.

Bausch + Lomb and CROMA have donated 50,000 units of bromfenac sodium sesquihydrate (Yellox) to projects in Africa sponsored by Light for the World.

Alcon has announced the launch of nepafenac ophthalmic suspension 0.3% (Ilevro), a new once-daily treatment option for pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.