Refractive Surgery

Vision correction has evolved into a continuum of procedures suited for different stages of ocular maturity

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Arjan Hura, MD, talked about EVO ICL surgery, its benefits, and how every ophthalmologist has the ability and training to conduct the surgery even if they aren't aware.

Sonia H. Yoo, MD, a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist and a member of the planning committee for the EnVision Summit, highlights a session focused on the latest advancements in lens implant technologies, refractive procedures, and imaging innovations. The summit will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.

With this addition, Zeiss completes the Corneal Refractive Workflow, which already includes Visumax 800 and SMILE pro.

Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, LAc, explores advancements in managing Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, highlighting Descemet stripping only (DSO). Long-term outcomes show promising results, supporting DSO as a viable alternative to traditional donor-tissue-based keratoplasty procedures.

A time line marked by innovation, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes.

The DOG recognised Heidelberg Engineering founder Christoph Schoess, Prof Herbert Kaufmann, and Prof Ioannis G. Pallikaris

In a study, a team of Chinese researchers looked at the mechanisms behind the development of EI and explored effective treatment options.

The Summit will feature 18+ course hours and an extensive resource library to support practice adoption of AT IOLs

The LYNX-2 Phase 3 study is evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% for the treatment of decreased visual acuity under low light conditions following keratorefractive surgery

The device is intended for use for LASIK vision correction surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism.

According to the company, Phase 3 startup activities are underway, and the clinical trial is expected to start in the first quarter of 2024.

Procedure can reduce scleral biomechanical stiffness and rejuvenate dynamic range of focus.

Light-adjustable lens in patients with previous RK: Improved visual and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery.

Clear communication, transparent priceing, options are key to positive experience

Language can drive understanding, trust, and better outcomes for patients

New laser is designed to deliver low-energy treatment with ultrashort pulse duration.

Warren Foust, chief operating officer of STAAR Surgical, discussed the company and looked toward the future at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.

Stephen Coleman from Coleman Vision in Albuquerque, New Mexico, spoke with the Ophthalmology Times© team discussed the long-term outcomes with LASIK using the iDesign 2.0 software.

Procedure offers sharp contrast to cutting procedures without risk, pain, or drama.

ICLs offer a strong surgical correction option for some patients.

In a presentation at the EnVision Summit 2023 in Puerto Rico, Sumayya Ahmad, MD, pointed out that for patients with lower Schirmer’s scores and corneal staining, PRK may be a good choice. If the dry eye can be treated preoperatively and the eye has no staining, surgeons can consider LASIK.

At the EnVision Summit Ophthalmology 2023 in Puerto Rico, Eva Kim, MD, made a presentation titled "ICL and Clear Lens Exchange: Choosing the Right Approach."

Mark H. Blecher, MD, dives into his AAO 2022 topic: "One-Year Visual Outcomes Following Monocular Implantation with a Small Aperture IOL."

Physicians can use navigational tools to attain a much more immersive perspective.

Catching up after ASCRS 2022, Ora's Caitlin Black, senior director and therapeutic area head of medical devices, talks about the next generation of ophthalmic device therapies and diagnostics, clinical trial updates and new innovations that are most exciting for presbyopia treatment.

Newer generation formulas generally outperformed older generation formulas, with SRK/T performing the best of older formulas, especially when using TK values.

Lens thickness and anterior chamber duct values obtained by Lenstar can be improved by SpikeFinder to reduce errors in measurements.

Older generation non-LVC formulas show marked improvement upon using TK values vs K, while multivariable non-LVC formulas did not consistently improve.