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Better eye mean deviation (BEMD) strongly affects a patient's legal fitness to drive (LFTD), according to recently published data.

Small-incision lenticule extraction for moderate to high myopia provides high rates of patient satisfaction, refractive predictability and is a safe procedure.

Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) has announced the launch and CE Mark of approval for both the Tecnis multifocal toric IOL and iTec preloaded delivery system at the ESCRS in Milan this year.

Bausch + Lomb introduced the enVista toric IOL for astigmatism correction for European patients at the 2012 ESCRS Congress in Milan.

The Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) framework can be used to assess diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR) but us costly and time consuming.

Intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation is safe and offers good visual and refractive outcomes in patients with paracentral keratoconus.

PhysIOL as introduced a glistening-free hydrophobic acrylic IOL for use in micro-incisions

Iridex have launched a non-invasive, in-office glaucoma procedure based on the MicroPulse technology.

We asked three ESCRS attendees how have they been inspired by this years ESCRS and here are their answers...

During the final day of lectures at the Milan ESCRS 2012…

Available from Croma is Qube, a phaco system that is designed with the daily needs of anterior surgeons in mind.

The Catalys Precision Laser System, offered by OptiMedica, enables the completion of cataract surgery with precision and maximum patient comfort.

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We asked three random ESCRS attendees which instructional courses have they found the most insightful at the ESCRS and here is what they said...

OTEurope covers presentations on laser-blended vision improving visual field depth…

The lectures covered by OTEurope included a study on irrigating iris retractors, a small aperture inlay for presbyopia, an IOL that enables safe car driving, an explanation on corneal incisions via femtosecond laser surgery and how pupil dilation affects IOL position.

Heidelberg Engineering is presenting a new, non-contact ultra-widefield angiography module for the SPECTRALIS and Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA-2) product family…

Carl Zeiss is set to unveil the AT LISA tri 839MP IOL at the ESCRS this year in Milan. The AT LISA enables patients to switch between near, intermediate and far distance visions without the need for corrective spectacles.

We asked three random ESCRS attendees what they have discovered so far at the ESCRS and here is what they said...

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The Oculus Easyfield C is an efficient compact perimeter capable of conducting static perimetry of up to 30° on glaucoma patients.

OertliKatalyst is a new range of micro instruments including forceps, scissors, polishers and retinal picks.

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Sundays free paper sessions covered lowering IOP in POAG, how sleep is affected by IOL selection, an angle-supported phakic IOL for high myopia and the latest results of the ASCRS/ESCRS foldable IOL survey.

We asked three random ESCRS attendees which lectures they found the most interesting so far at the ESCRS and here is what they said...

On the first day, IOLs were the key focus at the ESCRS free paper sessions…

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Oculentis has introduced the LENTIS Comfort IOL…

We asked three random ESCRS attendees which products they were excited to learn about at the ESCRS and here is what you said...

The AutoSert, launched by Alcon at the 2012 ESCRS in Milan, is an original automated lens insertion device that can be used through small incisions…