Cataract

A singular celebration of science over the decades

An analysis showed an association between patients who previously had undergone intravitreal injections and cataract surgery and a higher risk of the development of a non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, retinal tear, and glaucoma surgery.

The 18th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care conference, held on May 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, was co-chaired by Neda Shamie, MD, and Arjan Hura, MD, with the aim of discussing the latest advancements in eye care.

Despite recognition of lenticular glutathione’s importance in lens formation for decades, why it declines with age remains a mystery.

George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, highlighted preliminary data from an open-label clinical trial, where his site was 1 of 4 in the US.

Program cochair Arjan Hura, MD, previews this year’s extended schedule with discussions on retina gene therapies, corneal endothelial diseases, and oculoplastics, along with hands-on experiences.

Cataract simulation platform uses virtual reality to train ophthalmologists

Neda Nikpoor, MD, shares highlights from her presentation on the Light Adjustable Lens during an ASCRS symposia on IOL calculations.

Investigators wanted to determine why patients who have retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can undergo cataract surgeries without experiencing a worsening of their retinal disease, while some patients do.

A recent study showed that adjunctive fragmentation pre-treatment of the crystalline lens using the miLoop showed improved lensectomy time and fluidic efficiency

The company announced it will share clinical data at Eyecelerator and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston.

One year after implantation, the enduring IOP reduction remained consistent across all 3 dose strengths.

Alice Epitropoulos, MD, discusses the importance of considering ocular surface health in cataract surgery patients.

Patients who underwent LASIK had undergone phacoemulsification 7 years earlier compared to a matched control group, according to the study authors.

In this podcast, Neda Shamie, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss real-world experiences, patient choices, and the nuances of integrating femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery into practice, offering insights into the latest developments in ophthalmology.

In this episode, Neda Shamie, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing the many options from the premium lens pipeline into practice, emphasizing the importance of customization based on patients' lifestyles and expectations, while also addressing concerns and sharing their positive experiences with the evolving technology in the field.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss their experience at EyeCon 2023, highlighting the latest updates in retina, cataract and refractive surgery, and the growing epidemic of myopia worldwide.

Jennifer Loh, MD, discusses the significance of maintaining a healthy ocular surface before surgery and exploring collaborative approaches for improved patient comanagement between ophthalmologists and optometrists at EyeCon 2023.

Orbis advances cataract surgery training in low-resource areas with technology

Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, consider the transformative landscape of cataract surgery, highlighting the impact of small-aperture IOL technology. The conversation delves into its potential benefits, influence on the market, and the evolving role of cataract surgeons in guiding patients through advanced options.

Nearly 75% of patients suffered eye infections following the event.

Cataract surgery can alleviate the risk of dementia in visually impaired patients, especially those who are younger and male.

Light-adjustable lens in patients with previous RK: Improved visual and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery.

According to the company, its Phase I/II trial is being initiated to investigate SpyGlass platform for the long-term delivery of bimatoprost in patients with glaucoma and visually significant cataracts.