Refractive Surgery

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 14-Jan. 19.

Individuals often have questions about their candidacy for certain implants and how the various mechanisms of action work.

The research team retrospectively studied the long-term corneal endothelial cell changes and visual outcomes after this iris-fixated phakic IOL was explanted in patients with endothelial damage and investigated any potential predictors of endothelial injury.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 7-Jan. 12, 2023.

As demand for this lens grows, the need for expert refractive comanagement will expand as well.

Though rare, visual decreases can occur within 1 day postoperatively after phacoemulsification surgery.

Diagnosing and treating dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction can be the foundation for practice growth—and patient satisfaction.

Intact corneal tissue can be reused for preservation and reimplantation.

Evolution of vision correction procedures, diagnostics paves way for collaborative care.

Evolving phakic IOL offers high-definition vision.

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

Melissa Barnett, OD, from the University of California, Davis Eye Center, Sacramento and Davis, CA, described new strategies, technologies, and drug classes to treat chronic conditions that include myopia, Demodex infestation, meibomian gland dysfunction, glaucoma drug delivery, advancements in corneal and cataract surgeries, and presbyopia

Postoperative scenario tracks potential complications.

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.

Correcting refractive errors in infants and toddlers differs from that in adults. Ida Chung, OD, MS, FCOVD, FAAO, walks optometrists through the pearls and pitfalls of prescribing for this patient population.

Early diagnosis enables cross-linking treatment before significant vision loss.

Investigators analyzed IOLs based on optical and visual quality to determine how well patients can function during challenging visual tasks, dim lighting, glare conditions, or reduced contrast.

Posterior chamber pIOLs should be considered for patients in which other refractive surgeries may not be an option and as an reversible alternative with fewer complications.

This far-less-understood option can fill multiple needs for a practice.

Practices must efficiently integrate optometry and ophthalmology, delegating appropriate care to the proper specialist, in order to ensure patients’ total eye care needs are best met.

Advice for pilots to consider ahead of taking flight.

Build a stronger practice, generate revenue, and help patients avoid vision loss

Deciding whether or not a patient is a good fit for LASIK depends on many factors. Our experts agree your starting checklist should look something like this.

There will be very little downside to optometrists and their practice in offering presbyopia-correcting drops to patients who want better vision without glasses or contact lenses.

New technology improves precision of binocular vision disorder diagnosis and correction

The company expects to enroll patients diagnosed with keratoconus in two trials at clinical sites in the US, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Physicians share tales of creative workarounds to cope with this condition.

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Expected findings in follow-up, management, and potential complications.