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Top five stories from ESCRS
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Clinical research, new technologies and evolving treatments were among the most discussed topics at the 2016 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Copenhagen. New cataract surgery techniques and promising treatments for myopia and presbyopia were discussed, and many leaders in the field offered video perspectives on these topics.
Here are the five most-read stories or most-watched videos from ESCRS on Healio.com:
1. ‘ Promising ’ solutions for myopia control under study
The prevalence of myopia in children 5 to 15 years old is increasing worldwide, and researchers are seeking solutions to slow the trend, according to Nina Jacobsen, MD, PhD. Read more
2. Nanosecond laser may be safe for cataract surgery at a lower cost than femtosecond laser
Nanosecond laser may represent an affordable, safe and effective way of doing laser cataract surgery, according to one speaker. Read more
3. Capsular tension ring improves refractive outcomes in high myopes
Capsular tension rings used during cataract surgery improved refractive outcomes in high myopes, according to a study. Read more
4. VIDEO: AcuFocus announces launch of IC-8 small aperture IOL at ESCRS
The IC-8 is a single-piece hydrophobic acrylic IOL with an opaque mask 3.23 mm in diameter, which creates a 1.36 mm aperture. The IOL is placed in the non-dominant eye for the correction of presbyopia. Watch the video
5. VIDEO: Surgeon gives pearls for transitioning to glued IOL surgery
Athiya Agarwal, MD, discusses her lecture on the top surgical pearls for transitioning from traditional cataract surgery to the glued IOL technique. Watch the video