Cataract &amp; Refractive

Early series highlights newest endothelial keratoplasty technique

Aberration-free optic

Mixing multifocal IOLs associated with high patient satisfaction

Initial clinical results indicate the safety and efficacy of DMEK as a minimally invasive alternative for eyes requiring transplantation because of dysfunctional endothelium

The development of the femtosecond laser for cataract surgery: moving beyond phacoemulsification

Using both diffractive and refractive IOLs in fellow eyes can result in excellent outcomes

Intravitreal bevacizumab or laser therapy for managing DME?

The femtosecond cataract laser introduces a level of safety, efficacy and reproducibility that will benefit all cataract surgeons

July 1st 2010

12-month data from the BOLT study provides supporting evidence for the use of bevacizumab in patients with clinically significant DME.

Containment of keratoconus and other abnormally shaped corneas

July 1st 2010

An holistic approach that focuses on the healthy part of the cornea.

Look forward, Envision

Refractive surgery trends

As a committed pioneer in the field of ophthalmology, Carl Zeiss Meditec supplies innovative technologiesand application-oriented solutions which enable doctors to improve the quality of life of their patients.

Experience plays role in choice of syringes

Femtosecond laser use on the up for flap creation is just one trend

Adjunctive safety tool proves valuable

Physicians must be aware of options, know how to use different categories of viscoelastic

Evaluation of the change in tear osmolarity after using different eye drops

Mapping epithelial thickness in patients with abnormal topography may rule out keratoconus

Blue-light-filtering lens – theory versus empirical experience?

Left untreated, dry eye can cause many problems in the post operative period. As many as 33 million adults may be undiagnosed

Toric IOLs in cataract surgery

Critical consideration based on the literature and studies

Pseudophakic monovision vs bilateral multifocal IOLs

What guides a surgeon's choise?

Presbyopia correction through monovision

Monovision popularity is growing as an option for presbyopia patients

April 1st 2010

Is monovision in your armamentarium?

The 'Add-On' IOL approach for managing challenging cases in cataract surgery

April 1st 2010

Surgeons can now consider new treatment possibilities for patients that otherwise would have had limited options

Dual purpose OVD shields endothelium and affords ample space for manipulation

Ophthalmic viscosurgical devices are designed to facilitate safety and control during phacoemulsification. But not all OVDs are created equal...

Eyes front

Procedure reshapes cornea using microwave technology

2009 heralded more interesting developments for ophthalmology. OTEurope asked some of Europe's leading key opinion leaders for their thoughts on the news and developments that generated most excitement or had most significance in the Cataract & Refractive sector

Newest version of accommodating IOL delivers improved near vision

A procedure that uses microwaves to alter corneal refraction may be alternative to LASIK in myopia patients

Correction of eye rotations around the optical axis – the 5th dimension of eye movements

Optic design modification enhances vision performance without degrading contrast sensitivity

Managing ocular surface disease

Nowadays ophthalmic surgeons have several treatment options for astigmatism. In Dr Detlef Holland's refractive department toric IOL and LASIK are the main options used.