Five most-viewed refractive stories of 2014

In 2014, the most widely viewed refractive topics on Healio.com were live coverage from ophthalmology meetings all over the world.

Topics ranged from a FDA recommendation to technological advances in refractive surgery.

Here are the five most-viewed refractive stories in 2014:

1. FDA panel recommends approval of Kamra with some reservations

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Amid concerns about safety and study methodology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee voted to recommend approval of the Kamra inlay. Read more

2. Surgeon highlights decline of LASIK, emergence of alternative techniques

PARIS — Over the last 15 years, LASIK has been gradually losing ground in favor of other refractive surgery techniques. Read more

3. Picosecond UV laser creates high-quality LASIK flaps

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA — An innovative picosecond UV laser platform creates precise LASIK cuts and smooth flaps. Read more

4. VIDEO: Risk of glaucoma doubles at 5 years after PRK

LONDON — A study shows the risk of developing glaucoma doubles at 5 years following photorefractive keratotomy. Read more

5. Patient satisfaction with multifocal IOLs linked to personality traits

Personality traits influenced perception of visual disturbances and patient satisfaction after implantation of multifocal IOLs. Read more