Cataract

Performing cataract surgery on young patients can be a challenge, and the evolving technology can be used in cataract surgery for young children.

Investigators set out to better define therapeutic options for controlling the inflammatory response and reducing the risk of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery.

A web app-based personalized music intervention before cataract surgery may lower anxiety levels or reduce the need for sedative medication.

“Real talk” on new devices gives surgeons, patients decision-making insights

Ophthalmologist outlines his journey with the procedure as a late adopter.

According to investigators, the risk of death from strokes, heart attacks and other vascular causes is increased by more than a third.

Three cases demonstrate value of new tools, technology for surgeons.

Techniques, technologies minimize complications and guide counseling, care.

Factors that lead to complications must be managed for best outcomes.

Robert Weinstock, MD, discusses the efficacy and safety of intracameral dexamethasone suspension 9% compared to standard of care topical regimen for eyes receiving cataract surgery.

Cathleen McCabe, MD, shares an overview of results from a retrospective study highlighting the effectiveness of dexamethasone intraocular suspension 9% following cataract surgery.

The company will host Innovation Week from Sept. 21-23, demonstrating new data management innovations across devices, workflow solutions and software applications.

Marta Belmonte-Grau, MD discusses the potential risk for posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery.

Early experience with next-generation lens engenders positive perception.

Understanding nuances of reimbursement for novel, sustained-release ophthalmic drugs can help maximize the opportunity for patients and practice.

Advances help gain clearer image, enhancing decision-making process.

Substantial weight loss can help patients’ eye health, study results show.

Taking control of a practice’s future with investment, creative thinking

Mark Gallardo, MD, reports 12-month outcomes of iStent inject® combined with cataract surgery in a predominantly Hispanic patient population with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and comorbid cataract.

Physician offers practical advice for the use of systems.

Administration has minimal impact on patients’ perception of pain.

Holographic technology offers after-surgery glimpse for surgeons, patients.

ASCRS has issued a statement calling on Aetna to drop a new prior authorization policy it implemented last week that delays cataract surgeries.

Technology enables physicians to provide and receive important information more quickly.

Much of today’s surgical refuse is due to the single use of virtually everything.

Investigators find little difference between the options.

In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month.

According to investigators, the system has been shown to almost triple the number of people with eye problems attending primary care, as well as increasing appropriate uptake of hospital services.

In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month.