Refractive Surgery

This edition of the blog is directed primarily to optometry students and residents, although some experienced practitioners may find the content interesting.

If I implant a monofocal IOL in a cataract surgery patient with significant astigmatism and achieve a plano sphere result, I can pat myself on the back for a perfect surgery, but the patient still will not be able to see without glasses.

IOLs must be centered precisely to achieve optimal refractive outcomes from advanced lens technology.

Positive 1-year results for a fluid-optic IOL and potential benefits of violet lights filters lead recent refractive surgery coverage.

Here are some of Healio/OSN’s top articles from the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

In this Healio Video Perspective from the virtual AAO annual meeting, Daniel H. Chang, MD, discusses his poster presentation investigating the performance of violet light filters.

The latest issue of Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive and Glaucoma Surgery, whose mission is to advance the knowledge and surgical training of eye surgeons through video-based education, is now online.

For patients with presbyopia, it depends on factors such as age of the patient or if there is any other pathology.

When the NHL returned from its COVID suspension, it was exciting to see my hockey team, the Chicago Blackhawks, pull a surprise upset over the highly favored Edmonton Oilers to make the playoffs.

Healio/OSN recently covered the virtual European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, with popular items including lessons from cataract surgeons, research on capsular tension rings and video perspectives.