IOL Advances

Kristen Brotherson, vice president, US surgical marketing for Alcon, discusses some of the recent advances in cataract surgery-related technologies, including a new advanced lens for patients with presbyopia (AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL).

Optics block out-of-focus and stray light, allow continuum of vision.

Benefits of intracameral phenylephrine/ketorolac continue to add up.

Monofocal toric lens delivers effective astigmatic correction and more, study results show

RLE, in unexpected twist, is gaining support among surgeons

Investigators find value in screening for macular disease in preoperative evaluation

Checking own work postoperatively offers value to ophthalmologists

No matter the technology used, it is necessary to customize the implant choice based on the patient’s needs to achieve optimal refractive outcomes.

ICYMI: Alice Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, speaks on "Image quality or depth of field or both: Clinical outcomes from spherical aberration neutral monofocal toric IOL," during the 2020 ASCRS virtual meeting.

Researchers are looking for options to reduce corneal surface flora in patients

Just as evolving technology is changing patients' visual demands, eye-care providers should increase their awareness and efforts to fill current gaps.

Patient expectations continue to push clinicians to look at optimal ways to arrive at the best IOLs.