Refractive Surgery News

CHICAGO — Patients with high myopia who had keratorefractive surgery may present with cataracts at a younger age, according to a presenter.

CHICAGO — Looking at accidents when they occur, analyzing and understanding them, and incorporating them into system designs are key for improving the refractive surgery field, according to a speaker here.

CHICAGO — LASIK can be used to address the global burden of refractive error, according to a speaker.

CHICAGO — Using scleral fixation can be an effective and efficient method of implanting a secondary IOL, according to an expert at Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

CHICAGO — Surgeons should use lenticule anatomy to their benefit to choose certain parameters and conduct successful SMILE procedures, according to a speaker here.

CHICAGO — The best method to transition a patient from LASIK to an Implantable Collamer Lens is to avoid the transition in the first place, according to a speaker here.

CHICAGO — Virtual visits and same-day surgery offer convenience and increased accessibility for patients undergoing refractive surgery, according to a speaker here.

MILAN — At the ESCRS meeting, Filomena Ribeiro, MD, PhD, speaks about the importance of selecting the right IOL for each patient.

MILAN — In this video from the ESCRS meeting, Ioannis Pallikaris, MD, PhD, speaks about a device of his own invention presented during the iNovation Day special session.

MILAN — At the ESCRS meeting, Sheraz Daya, MD, spoke about Isopure (PhysIOL/BVI), an IOL that is classified as monofocal plus but exceeds the standards for extended depth of focus lenses.