Cataract

Surgeons must use caution to avoid pitfalls of complicated procedure

Results of the Alcon Eye on Cataract Survey highlight misconceptions about cataract surgery, revealing the need to educate the 50+ population on the procedure and treatment options.

The organization aims to educate patients and doctors on one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

The day helps to bring focus and awareness to risk factors for early vision loss associated with smoking.

Neda Shamie, MD, explains how her practice has established procedures for incorporating light adjustable lenses into their cataract surgery workflow.

Neda Shamie, MD, reviews the case of a 56-year-old photographer who desires excellent midrange and distance vision with high contrast sensitivity.

Neda Shamie, MD, discusses the factors to consider when selecting cataract lenses for patients with monovision and emphasized how light adjustable lenses offer flexibility in correcting vision to the desired target after surgery.

Neda Shamie, MD, presents a case of a 65-year-old college professor with monovision who sought freedom from glasses following cataract surgery.

According to the company, study results show sustained reductions in both IOP and glaucoma medication use in mild-moderate primary open angle glaucoma patients treated with a procedure enabled with the OMNI Surgical System technology.

Jeff Wongs, MD, discussed his study to assess the benefits of cryopreserved amniotic membrane prior to cataract surgery to restore the ocular surface and improve the accuracy of pre-op biometric readings

Rob Weinstock, MD from the Eye Institute of West Florida presented on his experience working with the ALLY cataract femtosecond laser cataract system from LENSAR at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.

Mark Packer, MD, sat down with Sheryl Stevenson, Group Editorial Director, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation on machine learning and predicting vision outcomes after cataract surgery at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.

With instructor-led sessions and haptic feedback, this first-of-its-kind eye surgery training creates an immersive experience with the look and feel of surgery in a human eye, without risks to patient safety.

According to the company, StableVisc and TotalVisc offer surgeons dual-action protection during cataract surgery.

Vance Thompson, MD, sat down with David Hutton, Managing Editor, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation at the Real World Ophthalmology meeting on Pearls for cataract surgery.

Lisa M. Nijm, MD, MD, highlights what residents, fellows, and ophthalmologists who are early in their careers can expect at the virtual Real World Ophthalmology meeting on Saturday, April 15.

Evolving technology is resulting in better outcomes for patients.

The first 2023 release of the Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery explores essential techniques for intraocular lens (IOL) removal, providing a diverse range of both routine and novel approaches within its hour-long presentation.

Procedure integrates femto, phaco in one instrument to address issues.

The company’s MINIject is the only commercially available MIGS implant targeting the supraciliary space.

According to the company, in a clinical trial of chloroprocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery, patients treated with the gel did not require any supplemental treatment to complete the intended surgical procedure.

Dr. Jai Parekh, a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology/The New York Eye & Infirmary of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and David Hutton, Managing Editor of Opthalmology Times discuss the importance of ocular health prior to cataract and refractive surgery, specifically with osmolarity testing.

Outcomes achieved with information, osmolarity testing, proven treatments

The study compared 126 IOL injectors of 13 IOL injector systems regarding the manufacturers’ recommended preoperative incision sizes to evaluate the intraoperative incision enlargement and postoperative incision sizes.

Surgeon notes there is no good solution for ending use of topical medications