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May 15, 2023
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Visual simulations of IOLs ‘can be reliably used’ to guide optimal presbyopic correction

Visual simulations of IOLs ‘can be reliably used’ to guide optimal presbyopic correction

Visual simulations like SimVis Gekko are valuable tools to explore prospective postoperative vision in patients with cataract, according to a study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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May 08, 2023
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Woman presents with amelanotic deep mass in left eye

Woman presents with amelanotic deep mass in left eye

A 79-year-old woman presented for a routine follow-up appointment as a glaucoma suspect in February 2022 at Lahey Medical Center. She reported long-standing difficulty with distance vision in both eyes but had no acute visual complaints.

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September 23, 2022
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Patient anatomy, healing response greatly affect visual outcomes

Patient anatomy, healing response greatly affect visual outcomes

We perform a beautiful cataract surgery with the expectation that the patient will heal normally and achieve outstanding vision.

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September 02, 2022
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Study shows surgical outcomes of delayed-presentation unilateral juvenile cataract

MONTEREY, Calif. — A study conducted at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City examined the outcomes of surgical intervention in infants with delayed-presentation unilateral juvenile cataract beyond the recommended period of 6 weeks.

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August 25, 2022
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BLOG: Cataract diagnosis can be good news for patients with ocular hypertension

BLOG: Cataract diagnosis can be good news for patients with ocular hypertension

Ocular hypertension is a risk factor for glaucoma, but in the absence of any glaucomatous damage it does not necessitate medical intervention.

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July 07, 2022
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BLOG: Patient motivation key factor in success with extended focus IOLs

In our experience, many referring optometrists are comfortable recommending toric IOLs for their patients, but they may be gun-shy when it comes to extended focus IOLs.

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June 15, 2022
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Genetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibition may raise cataract risk

Genetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibition may raise cataract risk

Genetic inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, a state that mimics long-term statin use, was associated with greater risk for developing cataract compared with individuals without genetic inhibition, researchers reported.

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June 13, 2022
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VIDEO: Combination procedures useful for cataract, glaucoma management

VIDEO: Combination procedures useful for cataract, glaucoma management

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA, discusses the benefits of using combination procedures to manage mild to moderate glaucoma and cataract.

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June 06, 2022
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Retina expert shares vitrectomy pearls for cataract surgeons

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Not chasing lens material in the vitreous with a phaco probe, not attempting to use irrigation and not using a lens loop when dealing with a capsule rupture were some of the pearls shared in a presentation here.

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April 25, 2022
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VIDEO: Zeiss president on Quatera 700 clearance, Cataract Workflow

VIDEO: Zeiss president on Quatera 700 clearance, Cataract Workflow

WASHINGTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@ASCRS, Euan S. Thomson, PhD, president of ophthalmology at Zeiss, discusses the FDA clearance of the Quatera 700 phaco, vitrectomy and lens fragmentation system.

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