Lasik

An interesting case was recently discussed among the optometrists and surgeons at Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute.

A novel bilateral LASIK technique based on modulation of spherical aberration showed efficacy as a treatment for presbyopic hyperopia in a study.

Contraindications for refractive surgery and FDA news led Healio/OSN’s coverage in the beginning of March.

A study investigating the outcomes of LASIK and PRK in women who underwent refractive surgery while unaware of their pregnancy found significantly worse results compared with those who were not pregnant.

Even though small incision lenticule extraction is deemed a safe, effective and reliable procedure in patients older than 40 years, outcomes may not be as good as in the younger population, according to a study.

LASIK, PRK and SMILE can all provide positive long-term vision results, but advancements in corneal and lens-based refractive surgery are enabling the optimization of vision for an even wider group of patients.

A novel, artificial intelligence-led ray tracing technique may offer better and more predictable outcomes for patients undergoing myopic LASIK, according to a presenter.

Some patients with certain underlying conditions, such as depression or dry eye disease, may be dissatisfied with their LASIK results unless these conditions are addressed and realistic expectations are set preoperatively, a speaker said.

Two giant advances of ophthalmology, cataract surgery and laser vision correction, are friends and enemies.

Refractive surgery rates have seen a steady increase since the reopening of ophthalmic surgery centers during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a surprising influx of procedures as patient interest continues to rise.