LASIK promising for presbyopia using multifocal ablation
Treatment for presbyopia is on the horizon, with refractive surgeons comparing notes on their results with early studies of LASIK correction. Among them, Gustavo Tamayo, MD, scientific director of Bogota Laser Refractive Institute and Aruba Laser Refractive Institute, Bogota, Colombia, reported his results with the latest software in the VISX Star S3.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.