Intraocular Lens

Traumatic iris repair is not uncommon.

BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Mitchell C. Shultz, MD, shares data from a clinical trial examining Bausch + Lomb’s enVista Envy IOL.

BARCELONA, Spain — At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Michael Amon, MD, discusses a “saloon door” technique used during an open-sky IOL exchange, which won an award in the video competition.

BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD, shares his method for premium IOL selection.

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Daniel H. Chang, MD, of Empire Eye and Laser Center discusses his Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day presentation on the categories of presbyopia-correcting IOLs.

When we talk about refractive cataract surgery, we are generally talking about giving the patient postoperative vision that provides an enhancement from the standard monofocal IOL with greater spectacle freedom.

Cataract surgery remains one of the most common surgeries performed today, with millions of patients treated every year.

This issue’s cover story on refractive cataract surgery is timely.

Examining the retina, particularly the macula, before cataract surgery is important to set appropriate patient expectations and aid in IOL selection.

The only thing more satisfying than hearing from someone who is thrilled with the results of a recent cataract surgery is learning that the patient experienced no pain during the procedure.