Optometry

A number of procedures are available to address presbyopia, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

Careful investigation using a systematic approach to troubleshoot patients dissatisfied after multifocal IOL implantation usually can identify an underlying cause that can be effectively managed with conservative intervention and avoidance of further intraocular surgery.

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A triple-function 23-gauge laser endoscope is available for video, imaging, and laser during an array of retinal procedures.

A new aspheric treatment for presbyopia, P-curve, considers both the total Q value and the corneal asphericity among other parameters to induce the negative spherical aberration that is lost with aging.

Results of a prospective, double-masked, randomized study indicate that combination treatment with the dexamethasone implant 0.7 mg and laser photocoagulation is very well tolerated in patients with DDME and provides better functional and anatomic outcomes than laser treatment alone.

An ultra-small cataract incision size might not be optimal to maintain wound integrity.

A newly developed proprietary injector system allows implantation of the investigational fluid-filled accommodating IOL through a small incision.

The mature, brunescent nucleus is a challenge for all phaco surgeons.

Patients with severe or progressive zonulopathy are at risk for late postoperative subluxation or dislocation of a capsular tension ring-IOL-capsular bag complex, which occurred about 6 years after implantation.

Results from 2 years of follow-up in a study of presbyopia correction with femtosecond laser intrastromal correction show continued safety, refractive stability, and maintenance of improvements in near visual acuity.

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Diplopia is an unexpected and unwelcome complication that can occur, albeit rarely, after refractive surgery.

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Sun glare is a year-round problem, not just a summertime occurrence.

Dispensing high-end eyeglass frames is not as difficult as it may seem.

An ophthalmic surgical simulator improved residents' operating room performance during phacoemulsification and improved patient outcomes.

With the Office of Inspector General's heightened awareness of coding and documentation errors, physicians should be aware of some specific areas to check and double-check in their daily routine of documentation.

As results from the FDA IDE clinical trial are awaited, analyses of data from patients receiving earlier versions of an investigational presbyopia-correcting intracorneal inlay show that its efficacy for improving near vision remains stable for at least 3 years.

The future of glaucoma medical therapy is contingent upon the correlation of ocular surface disease and glaucoma.

Bausch + Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision hope the new femtosecond laser platform unveiled last month at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting will replace existing femtosecond laser systems.

Experience with a commercially available computer-based visual cortex training system indicates it is a useful option to consider for improving outcomes of patients with complaints about visual acuity and quality after premium IOL surgery.

European surgeons have access to a wide and expanding range of premium IOLs for implantation after cataract surgery/refractive lens exchange as well as several phakic IOLs.

Findings from a retrospective study assessing vision and well-being among patients with presbyopic hyperopia who underwent bilateral wavefront-guided LASIK or refractive lens exchange with bilateral multifocal IOL implantation show similarly high satisfaction for both groups.

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ARVO's Web seminars are an opportunity to acquire the best practices and practical tools from experienced professionals without leaving one's office or home.

Grafting a thicker amniotic membrane onto the ocular surface may be a promising solution for patients who experience graft failure or require ocular surface reconstruction after penetrating keratoplasty.

In a retrospective chart review that compared three of the most current phacoemulsification technologies for their performance and outcomes during cataract surgery and day 1 after surgery, the Infiniti OZIL-IP outperformed the WhiteStar Signature Ellipsis-FX and the Stellaris System with respect to less phaco needle time, increased followability and stability, less chatter, and less change in corneal pachymetry after surgery that resulted in better day 1 visual outcomes.

Implantation of a toric IOL in eyes with low pre-existing cylinder has benefit for significantly reducing postoperative astigmatism, but surgeons should be mindful of the importance of minimizing surgically induced astigmatism when using a low-cylinder power toric IOL.

The femtosecond laser brings a new level of precision to multiple steps of cataract surgery and improves the accuracy, predictability, and safety of patient outcomes.