Refractive Surgery News

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Gerd Auffarth, MD, PhD, FEBO, discusses his poster presentation on the combined use of the IC-8 IOL (AcuFocus) and a bifocal refractive multifocal lens.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, the CEO of Eyenovia, discusses some of the recent progress the company has made on upcoming trials and methods.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Dee Stephenson, MD, FACS, discusses her poster presentation comparing the effectiveness of toric IOLs in mesopic and photopic conditions.

Hyperopic and presbyopic treatment with the Technolas Teneo excimer laser from Bausch + Lomb, using two different algorithms in the dominant and nondominant eyes, showed safety, efficacy and stability at 24 months.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Capt. Elizabeth Hofmeister, MD, discusses her presentation of the results of a study on wavefront-guided PRK. The study, which was the first of its kind involving the military, included members of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, discusses the LensGen modular IOL, consisting of a base lens and a fluid-filled lens, which fills the capsular bag and improves vision at distance, intermediate and near.

SAN FRANCISCO —When used together, the combination of Intacs intracorneal ring segments and corneal collagen cross-linking can reduce astigmatism in myopic eyes more than cross-linking alone, according to Richard L. Lindstrom, MD.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, John A. Hovanesian, MD, discusses how the AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal lens (Alcon) has been beneficial in his practice. “We can now have a really simple conversation with patients about what presbyopia correction will mean when they go through cataract surgery,” he said.

SAN FRANCISCO — Using VisuMax Circle enhancement after SMILE results in less pain and a shorter recovery time than surface ablation, according to a speaker here.

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients who have received a multifocal lens may be in need of further refractive error correction, and with many multifocal lenses entering the market, this is something refractive surgeons should be aware of and prepared for, as well as discuss with patients, according to a speaker here.