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December 17, 2024
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Cataract surgery: Top items in ophthalmology for 2024

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The top cataract surgery items on Healio this year included updates on IOLs, robotic surgery systems and postoperative inflammation.

Check out 2024’s top items on cataract surgery below.

Cataract Surgery eye model
Check out 2024’s top items on cataract surgery. Image: Adobe Stock

Q&A: Novel eye drop shows significant vision improvements in early cataracts

Randall J. Olson, MD, spoke with Healio about an eye drop that showed vision improvements in patients with early cataracts and how it may affect the future of cataract treatment. Read more.

Be prepared for inflammation after cataract surgery

Inflammation is a common but treatable complication of cataract surgery. While surgeons have tools to handle this inflammation and potential consequences, patients who contend with it might not be happy with their recent procedure. Read more.

VIDEO: Early results ‘superb’ with new PureSee IOL

Gerd Auffarth, MD, PhD, presents his early results with the new Tecnis PureSee IOL from Johnson & Johnson. Watch here.

Robotic future may offer precision, efficiency for cataract surgery

As the eye care world approaches a possible shortage of ophthalmologists, the steady hand of robotic surgical tools could be a welcome addition for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Read more.

After vitrectomy, treat cataract surgery steps with respect

Zonulopathy and capsule breaches are issues that can occur after vitrectomy in eyes undergoing cataract surgery, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology. Read more.