Refractive Surgery News

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Kerry D. Solomon, MD, compares visual outcomes, patient satisfaction and visual disturbances in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery and implantation of an extended depth of focus toric IOL when both eyes are targeted for emmetropia and the non-dominant eye is targeted for nanovision.  

Johnson & Johnson Vision’s iDESIGN Refractive Studio LASIK platform has been approved by the FDA, according to a press release.

A refractive surprise after cataract surgery is a dreaded outcome for the surgeon and, more importantly, a satisfaction killer for patients. No matter what type of implant or procedure is used, patients’ satisfaction depends on the accuracy of refractive outcomes.

Phase 3 safety and efficacy studies are currently being completed for the VisAbility Micro Insert System.

Optometrists have a critical role to play in guiding our patients through the experience of cataract surgery. Even though surgical technology and intraocular lenses have never been better, the basics – refraction, ocular surface care and history-taking –are still essential for success. As someone who sees hundreds of pre- and postoperative patients, I think there are three steps that would help every patient get more out of surgery.

Optometrists have an expanding array of options to offer today’s presbyopes who seek high-quality solutions to their near-vision needs. Unlike previous generations, current presbyopes rely heavily on their near and intermediate vision for digital devices and may be less likely to accept reading glasses. To best meet these needs, optometrists should understand the benefits of available and emerging technologies.

The ophthalmic community is getting more involved in “heads-up” surgery – the use of cameras and 3-D monitors to visualize surgery instead of a traditional optical microscope.

Researchers confirmed the previously noted decrease in methicillin resistance among Staphylococcus aureus but not among coagulase-negative staphylococci, according to the Antibiotic Resistance in Ocular MicRoorganisms study presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.

A variety of factors must be weighed to determine if a patient should be considered for this new corneal refractive surgery.

MILAN — At the OSN Italy meeting, Steve Schallhorn, MD, delivered the Strampelli Medal Lecture. In his lecture he spoke about clear lens exchange and the influence of age on outcomes, complication rates and patient satisfaction.