Cataract

Study investigators found that the injuries ranged from deep thermal burns to full-thickness corneal or scleral lacerations, with one case of traumatic cataract.

Jack Chapman, MD, weighs in on the importance of nailing refraction on the first visit to the optometrist's office in the light adjustable lens fitting process after identifying the best candidate.

Not much changes in terms of postoperative care for cataract patients that opt for the LAL besides additional follow-up visits.

Removing drops improves adherence and comfort for most patients.

Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, overview the 3 questions to ask before referring a patient for refractive surgery.

Adam Ramsey, OD, focused on managing patient expectations and addressing unmet outcomes during a featured symposium on key advances in cataract surgery at EyeCon 2023. He also previewed his upcoming lecture on utilizing virtual assistants to revolutionize the patient experience in eye care.

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, OD, FAAO, recap the diverse topics at EyeCon 2023, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between optometrists and ophthalmologists in addressing issues such as myopia management, diabetic eye conditions, cataract surgery, and patient referrals.

Even if DLS is completely normal and expected, it can be mentally and emotionally difficult for patients.

The ‘all-in-one’ platform combines specialized imaging and three new FDA-approved apps with a focus on metrics, corneal imaging, and cataract care.

The financing will help advance the company’s novel treatment system for glaucoma and other chronic ophthalmic diseases.

Annual meeting places spotlight on newest clinical techniques, industry trends.

In this recent study, Bharti Nihalani-Gangwani, MD, and Deborah VanderVeen, MD, reported that 29% developed glaucoma in a large infant cohort and the risk factors at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting in San Diego.

In a presentation at the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting in San Diego, Erisa Yotsukura, MD, PhD, offered details of a study examining an IOL that transmits violet light and a second option that does not, and they believe this can affect differences in the choroidal thickness after cataract surgery.

New and returning special events and features on tap at annual meeting

The study found that pseudophakic children older at the time of surgery developed a glaucoma-related adverse event less frequently.

The aspheric, monofocal, single-piece C-loop IOL from Zeiss compensates for a range of spherical aberrations to minimize decentration and lens misalignments.

Researchers found that prompt intervention may improve the prognosis of fungal endophthalmitis caused by contaminated medical products.

Benefits include eliminating eyeglass problems and boosting patient confidence.

In the second deal between Harrow and Novartis, the former is expected to add 5 ophthalmic products to its portfolio.

The main outcome measures were the baseline cataract severity and self-reported cataract surgery at a 15-year visit.

As technology improves, less-invasive treatments save patients time and money.

Low prediction errors from 2 evaluated formulas shows promise for accurate prediction of IOL formulas in high myopic patients.

Evaluating patients’ eyelids before cataract and refractive surgery is crucial, as ptosis can create unwanted adverse effects and alter outcomes.

AcuFocus's IC-8 Apthera IOL features a proprietary small aperture technology that filters out peripheral defocused light and allows only focused light to reach the retina.

Dr. Koetting asks: When do you feel it is time to discuss cataracts with your patients?