American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Meeting

CHICAGO — An opaque annular inlay should not hinder evaluation of ocular structures, according to a small study presented here.

CHICAGO — A suprachoroidal stent may offer relief for patients undergoing cataract surgery who have concurrent high IOP, a presentation here suggested.

CHICAGO — Corneal cross-linking may impede the progression of keratoconus, according to a study with intermediate follow-up.

CHICAGO — A minimally invasive femtosecond laser lens fragmentation technique reduces phacoemulsification time and energy and minimizes complications, a speaker said here.

CHICAGO — A femtosecond laser intrastromal presbyopia procedure improved near vision and yielded high patient satisfaction, according to a study.

CHICAGO — In a discussion on the role of the Ectasia Risk Score System, a presenter here suggested that variability in topographic assessments may make consideration of the remaining variables even more significant.

CHICAGO — Alcon introduced its new WaveLight EX500 excimer laser here at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.

CHICAGO — Eye rubbing, sneezing or forced blinking may cause IOP fluctuations that can challenge the integrity of clear corneal incisions in the early postoperative period, a speaker said here.

CHICAGO — In a ceremony that lauded her accomplishments and her ability to inspire others, OSN Refractive Surgery Board Member Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, accepted the first Visionary Woman Award given by Ophthalmic Women Leaders.

CHICAGO — Low anterior chamber depth diminished the predictability of IOL power calculations, according to a study presented here.