Cataract Surgery News

The incidence of steroid response with prednisolone acetate 1% was low after phacoemulsification in eyes with and without glaucoma, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.

Patients with actively treated diabetic macular edema who undergo cataract surgery may experience worsening DME that does not immediately affect best corrected visual acuity.

Adults with obesity have a lower risk for developing cataract after undergoing bariatric surgery, according to findings presented at the European Congress on Obesity virtual meeting.

Roberto “Bobby” Saenz, OD, MS, FAAO, provides an overview of his SECO presentation that focuses on “cutting edge” comanagement, including refractive, cataract and keratoconus needs.

Last month we explored the risk factors for a compromised capsule during cataract extraction. We will now explore different surgical options for lens implantation in the face of this complication, as well as their risks and benefits.

Most patients know about cataracts, but they might not fully understand what they are.

On March 17, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves approved a bill that included amendments to expand the scope of practice for optometrists in the state, including the ability to prescribe certain medications and perform specific procedures.

The Mississippi Senate passed a House bill that expanded the scope of practice for optometrists in the state, including the ability to prescribe certain medications and perform specific procedures.

As we all know, the move from intracapsular cataract surgery, where the capsule and the lens are removed together, to extracapsular, where the capsule is left in place to secure the IOL, revolutionized cataract surgery.

This edition of the blog is directed primarily to optometry students and residents, although some experienced practitioners may find the content interesting.