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The cover story in the Aug. 10, 2019, issue of Ocular Surgery News focused on new IOL technology. Here are some of the issue’s publication exclusives:
Cover Story
New frontiers in IOL technology aim at flexible, customized solutions
Despite decades of trying to optimize results and despite the many advances in IOL technology, achieving optimal refractive outcomes and meeting patient expectations with cataract surgery are still challenges. Read more.
Lindstrom’s Perspective
Adjustable accommodating IOLs seem likely in near future
A number of years ago, David Chang, MD, asked me to write a chapter for a book he was editing on the future of ophthalmology, including cataract and IOL surgery. In that chapter, I predicted the next disruptive technology in IOLs would be an adjustable accommodating IOL. We are now seeing a confluence of technology advances that make this seem a likely commercial product in the next few years. Read more.
The Premium Channel
Pop goes the weasel: Avoiding posterior capsule rupture
As a premium surgeon, we do not get the opportunity to claim back anything once we “pop” the posterior capsule, so any means to avoid posterior capsule rupture should be our goal from start to finish in any cataract case, basic or premium. Read more.
Point/Counter
Which emerging technology is more promising for achieving good vision at all distances?
John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, and David F. Chang, MD, offer their takes on the topic. Read more.
By the Numbers
Assessing the effectiveness of your staff hiring and mana gement practices
As a practice owner or manager, it is impossible to place too much importance on selecting, hiring, training and curating your support staff. To that end, this month we present a simple self-assessment you can perform alone or in a group meeting with your management team. Read more.