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Low-add multifocal IOL models improved near vision and increased spectacle independence while providing comparable distance vision and good safety outcomes.

Though it is generally agreed that accurate identification of the magnitude and axis of astigmatism is essential in order to choose the right toric power and correctly position it, there is no strong consensus about which measurement is best to base magnitude and axis decisions. Results from a recent clinical survey support this trend.

Multifocal IOLs with a trifocal diffractive optic design are available outside of the United States. They provide good visual acuity for distance, intermediate, and near and appear to provide slightly better intermediate vision than bifocal diffractive multifocal IOLs.

A warm viscoelastic technique aids in the intraoperative delivery and unfolding of a hydrophobic acrylic IOL during cataract surgery.

Use of a new preloaded IOL delivery system for routine cataract surgeries in a multicenter study resulted in time savings per case and per surgeon that could reduce costs per case or increased profit.

Modifications to a reusable injector system have reduced resistance between the plunger tip and the IOL, creating a smoother delivery of the lens into the eye.

In honor of Medscape’s 20th anniversary, the site polled experts and advisors to analyze the past two decades and tell them what the biggest healthcare advances have been. From that list, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 advances most impactful to ophthalmologists and why Medscape nominated each category as the best of the best.

Virtual glaucoma clinics were create to allow for rapid and reliable patient assessment. Within these clinics, data is collected by nursing and non-medical staff and is then reviewed virtually by a senior ophthalmologist. However, despite it’s benefits to the healthcare system as a whole, it is vital to confirm that patients are satisfied with this aspect of service delivery and that patient education remains adequate.

An optometrist in British Columbia has developed an IOL that his company’s website says “is capable of restoring quality vision at all distances, without glasses, contact lenses or corneal refractive procedures, and without the vision problems that have plagued current accommodative and multifocal [IOL] designs.”

Patients who had an eye removed from cancer surgery may experience sensations of seeing out of the missing eye-a phenomenon known as phantom eye syndrome-which can lead to anxiety and depression, according to a recent study.

It may be easier than ever for strabismus surgeons to adopt adjustable sutures thanks to a short tag noose adjustable suture technique that allows for optional suture adjustment, according to David G. Hunter, MD, PhD.

The incidence of myopia in Europe is increasing and the condition is more prevalent in those born more recently than in older generations, according to a meta-analysis of population-based, cross-sectional studies from the European Eye Epidemiology (E3) Consortium.

The immune system may play a role in the development of glaucomatous optic neuropathy, according to the results of a newly published study.

Cataract surgeons have several tools to help them manage the challenges presented by cases with zonular pathology. However, consideration should be given to the Malyugin modified capsular tension ring (Morcher GmbH), according to Botis Malyugin, MD, PhD.

In her latest blog, Joy Gibb, ABOC, offers a 6-step plan to rid your office of boring, pointless meetings.

In his latest blog, Zack Oakey, MD, writes why he now believes OD-performed procedures should not be legal.

A contact lens sensor may aid in 24-hour IOP monitoring and help measure the true diurnal and nocturnal IOP.

The best steps to take to guarantee contracted sockets are rehabilitated the first time around.

In his latest blog, Mark Packer, MD, predicts why performing cataract surgery in minor procedure rooms will become the next big push in ophthalmology.

News of Ebola found in a survivor’s eye has prompted a warning to ophthalmologists when performing surgeries on those who’ve been inflicted by the deadly virus.

Intraoperative aberrometry enables better outcomes for demanding and challenging patients according to new study.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently honored Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, for his legislative efforts to advancing the quality of eye care available in the United States.