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Demographic shifts, improving technology continue to bring patients in at younger age, according to Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD.
Shortcomings in ablative procedures mean that new developments in refractive surgery are welcome. Arthur Cummings, MD, FRCSEd, reviews two new technologies that will increase patient satisfaction.
Post-LASIK refraction does not appear to be altered after pregnancy, according to the results from a small study.
The Malyugin ring is a safe alternative to traditional pupil-expansion approaches in cataract surgery. Here, best practice for safe surgery and a case study are described
A novel glistening-free IOL has been tested in 94 eyes and found to give good visual outcomes with a low incidence of PCO
During the XXXV Congress of the ESCRS, an international panel of expert FLACS users gathered to share their research and insights, and to learn from the experiences of their colleagues.
Transepithelial topography-guided PRK can help correct irregular astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty.
A new small-aperture intraocular lens (IOL) extends patients’ depth of focus as well as multifocal IOLs with fewer dysphotopsias, researchers say.
The most recent analyses of data from the ARMOR (Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring in Ocular micRoorganisms) Surveillance Program can guide clinicians choosing antibiotic therapy for initial empiric therapy and infection prophylaxis. The information also reinforces the importance of prudent antibiotic prescribing to limit the development of bacterial resistance to existing options, according to Penny Asbell, MD.
Surgeons should use a centroid value for surgically induced astigmatism rather than a mean or median value when working with toric IOL calculators.
Addressing patient dissatisfaction after presbyopia-correcting IOL surgery requires listening to understand the problem. Time and patient reassurance may be adequate for resolving some issues.
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