Treating refractive errors: U.S., international trials corroborate benefits of custom LASIK
Orlando-Results from international and U.S. FDA clinical trials point to the efficacy and safety of treating spherical and cylindrical refractive errors using the Zyoptix system for personalized vision correction (Bausch & Lomb), according to speakers at the refractive surgery subspecialty day held prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
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.