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October 03, 2022
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Teleconsultations after refractive surgery beneficial for physicians, patients

Teleconsultations after refractive surgery beneficial for physicians, patients

CHICAGO — Remote teleconsultation is an effective way to monitor patients after laser vision correction, according to a presenter.

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October 02, 2022
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Preop evaluation key to avoiding postop complications in refractive surgery

Preop evaluation key to avoiding postop complications in refractive surgery

CHICAGO — Refractive surgery can sometimes trigger dry eye disease by different mechanisms, including denervation, according to a speaker.

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October 02, 2022
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VIDEO: ICL an option for customization of refractive surgery

VIDEO: ICL an option for customization of refractive surgery

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, discusses corneal and lens-based solutions for refractive surgeons to consider, including the ICL.

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October 01, 2022
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Cataract surgery after keratorefractive surgery requires risk counseling

Cataract surgery after keratorefractive surgery requires risk counseling

CHICAGO — Patients with high myopia who had keratorefractive surgery may present with cataracts at a younger age, according to a presenter.

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October 01, 2022
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Better safety awareness, industry-wide standards important for field of refractive surgery

Better safety awareness, industry-wide standards important for field of refractive surgery

CHICAGO — Looking at accidents when they occur, analyzing and understanding them, and incorporating them into system designs are key for improving the refractive surgery field, according to a speaker here.

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October 01, 2022
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Optimize ocular surface, use AI for successful LASIK outcomes

Optimize ocular surface, use AI for successful LASIK outcomes

CHICAGO — LASIK can be used to address the global burden of refractive error, according to a speaker.

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October 01, 2022
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Scleral fixation for secondary IOL can be efficient if mastered

Scleral fixation for secondary IOL can be efficient if mastered

CHICAGO — Using scleral fixation can be an effective and efficient method of implanting a secondary IOL, according to an expert at Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

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September 30, 2022
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Using lenticule anatomy, mentally preparing patients key for successful SMILE procedures

Using lenticule anatomy, mentally preparing patients key for successful SMILE procedures

CHICAGO — Surgeons should use lenticule anatomy to their benefit to choose certain parameters and conduct successful SMILE procedures, according to a speaker here.

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September 30, 2022
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Include ICL in initial patient conversation about refractive surgery

Include ICL in initial patient conversation about refractive surgery

CHICAGO — The best method to transition a patient from LASIK to an Implantable Collamer Lens is to avoid the transition in the first place, according to a speaker here.

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September 30, 2022
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Virtual visits, same-day surgery improve patient accessibility, convenience

Virtual visits, same-day surgery improve patient accessibility, convenience

CHICAGO — Virtual visits and same-day surgery offer convenience and increased accessibility for patients undergoing refractive surgery, according to a speaker here.

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