Presbyopia-correcting inlay aids near vision
October 15th 2011As 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.
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Computer-based visual cortex training beneficial after IOL surgery
October 15th 2011Experience 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.
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Study assessing wellbeing in patients with presbyopic hyperopia finds high satisfaction
October 15th 2011Findings 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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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.
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Outcomes: Low-cylinder-power toric IOL
October 15th 2011Implantation 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.
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