VIDEO: Laser scleral microporation has high satisfaction in emmetropic presbyopes

ByRobert E. Ang, MD

ByAlex Young

Fact checked byChristine Klimanskis, ELS

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Patients experienced improvement in near and intermediate vision.
The procedure’s target is outside the visual axis, and patients maintain distance vision.

SAN DIEGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Robert Ang, MD, discusses 18-month study outcomes of laser scleral microporation in emmetropic presbyopes.

“Our studies show that the patients have high patient satisfaction with laser scleral microporation treatment,” he said. “It is safe and effective, and it has great potential for this segment of emmetropic presbyopes.”

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Ang RET, et al. Dynamic range of focus recovery after laser scleral microporation in emmetropic presbyopes: 18-month pilot study outcomes. Presented at: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting; May 5-8, 2023; San Diego.

Disclosures: Ang reports investigating and consulting for Ace Vision Group.

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