The development of the excimer laser has allowed more and more refractive surgical procedures to be developed, treating ever-expanding indications. As such, LASIK remains the most popular procedure for surgeons seeking to correct myopia. But what about hyperopia, which is traditionally thought to be more difficult to treat?
Applying a specific number of FS-induced cuts to the crystalline lens could restore accommodation.
Ophthalmic surgeons have been implanting multifocal lenses for several years, not only in cataract surgery, but also to offset the accommodation lost as a consequence of age. With the newest generation of lenses, more than 80% of refractive and cataract patients can now enjoy life without glasses.
I recently attended a party where I was drawn into a conversation by some people who had one thing in common – LASIK. Somebody amongst the group had undergone the procedure six years ago (incidentally, that was my sister) whilst another underwent wavefront-guided LASIK just weeks prior. Each of the four people had a story to tell about their experience with the procedure but, overall, each claimed they were happy with the end result.
23-gauge instruments offer numerous advantages over other instruments, such as less irritation, no induction of astigmatism, shorter operation time and lower costs.
The first generation Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) (eyeonics) was approved by the FDA in November 2003 and has since undergone two revisions. The first involved modification of the lens optic to a "square" rather than smooth edge in order to reduce the incidence of asymmetric capsular fibrosis, which could cause capsular contraction and IOL tilt
It has been discovered that the equatorial diameter of a lens directly influences accommodation and thus presents a sound target for presbyopia treatment interventions
HIghlights from a CME symposium held during the 2007 XXV ESCRS Congress in Stockholm, Sweden
Presbyopia Correcting IOLs (PCIOLs) are perhaps the most significant technological advancement in recent ophthalmic history. These lenses not only provide patients with the option of seeing near, intermediate, and distant objects without dependence on glasses for most of their daily activities - they could also become the single most important cornerstone for building a successful ophthalmic practice, both now and in the foreseeable future.
A controversial decision by NICE to limit the use of the anti-VEGF drug Lucentis in treating patients with wet AMD, is being reconsidered.
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December's product news
What's in the news in December?
A round up of December's industry news.
Take a look at what has been happening in the Cataract & Refractive fields in 2007.
Take a look at what happenend in the Glaucoma field in 2007.
Take a look at what excited Retina specialists in 2007.
Take a look at what happened in the Retina field in 2007 and what exciting developments are round the corner in 2008.
Exploring the highs and lows of IOLs during 2007.
Femtosecond lasers, safe, predictable and increasing in popularity but where will the industry go from here?
A look back at what happened in the fields of cataract & refractive surgery in 2007 and what we can look forward to in 2008.
A look at imaging and diagnostics during 2007 and what the future holds.