Refractive Surgery News

The FDA approved the Teneo excimer laser platform for LASIK vision correction surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism, according to a press release from Bausch + Lomb.

NEW YORK — In a presentation at OSN New York, Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, discusses Epi-Bowman’s keratectomy with the Epi Clear device from Orca Surgical.

The top refractive surgery-related articles on Healio this year included a look at better targeting of LASIK candidates and an overview of key strategies to address uncorrected refractive error.

NEW YORK — In a presentation at OSN New York, Kathryn M. Hatch, MD, discusses small incision lenticule extraction and uses video footage to showcase the surgery.

Throughout the year, Healio publishes a host of blogs on topics ranging from common conditions like keratoconus and glaucoma to crossover care that includes concussion management and diseases of the brain.

SAN FRANCISCO — Active outreach, education and ensuring that spectacles are available at an affordable cost are key strategies to address the challenge of uncorrected refractive error globally, according to a speaker.

SAN FRANCISCO — Data provided by the Vision Loss Expert Group, an international, ophthalmic epidemiology reference group, shows an encouraging trend towards increased coverage of refractive error and cataract surgery globally.

SAN FRANCISCO — Multifocal diffractive lenses can be used with confidence in patients who have previously undergone laser vision correction, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Scott D. Barnes, MD, chief medical officer of STAAR Surgical, discusses how the EVO ICL is still a new and disruptive product for vision correction.

SAN FRANCISCO — At Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, an expert shared what he wished he knew about optical aberrations when he started practicing.