Refractive Surgery News

In 2018, laser vision correction procedure volume increased in the U.S. for the third year in a row, according to the Refractive Surgery Council.

Refractive surgery significantly improves readiness and ability to carry out military tasks, according to a study.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Typically, PRK is offered to patients who choose the procedure or whose lifestyle necessitates it as the best choice, and in those with thin or irregular corneas, Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2019. He further offers the procedure as an enhancement after cataract surgery in patients with residual myopic astigmatic refractive error.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Monovision is the most common way to correct presbyopia at the time of cataract surgery, according to Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS, whose presentation at Hawaiian Eye 2019 outlined the advantages of the technology.

Phase 3 clinical trial data for MicroStat, a fixed-combination micro-formulation for pharmacologic mydriasis, showed a statistically and clinically superior mydriatic effect compared with the individual components of the formulation, according to a press release from Eyenovia.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, discusses how the Symfony extended depth of focus IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision) has expanded his presbyopia correction parameters here at Hawaiian Eye 2019.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — The size and location of a posterior capsule rupture help determine what type of IOL should be used, according to a speaker here.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Becoming familiar with femtosecond laser incisions, as well as manual incisions, is important to achieve better refractive outcomes in refractive cataract patients, Preeya K. Gupta, MD, told colleagues at Hawaiian Eye 2019.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS, said there is a lack of surgeon confidence in the current technology for presbyopia-correcting IOLs and only 9% of survey respondents use this type of IOL, according to data from the ASCRS.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, disclosed a new CPT code for precision pulse capsulotomy, for use in conjunction with a primary cataract procedure, which went into effect on January 1, in his talk at Hawaiian Eye 2019.