IOLs

Fewer Black Patients Getting Premium IOLs

Race was the only significant variable in a recent study. It’s unclear whether they were offered the option but declined or if the doctor failed to mention the possibility.
07/17/2024

Macular Disorders Don’t Affect Contrast Adaptation in Presbyopic IOL Patients

However, the progressive nature of the condition must be taken into account when assessing intraocular lens performance and tolerability, researchers warn.
01/24/2024

Keeping Up With the Newest IOLs

We’re in a new era of cataract surgery, one with a plethora of good options. Find out what they are, which is best for each specific individual and how to properly comanage your patients.
12/15/2023

Consider Adding NSAIDs to Post-op Cataract Meds

Combined treatment was more effective than corticosteroids alone.
10/06/2023

EDOF IOLs Show Improved Contrast Sensitivity and Intermediate Vision

These gains come at the expense of near vision acuity and spectacle independence, which were better among multifocal implant patients in a recent study.
07/18/2023

Experts Attempt to Find Consensus on Presbyopic IOL Use

A panel agreed on many aspects of pre-op and intraoperative decision-making. They disagreed, however, when considering issues related to lens selection.
05/31/2023

New Questionnaire Assesses Post-op Symptoms in IOL Patients

Its developers believe it can help document the patient experience in both clinical trials and individual practices.
04/17/2023

Trifocal IOLs Best Multifocal Option for VA in Presbyopia, Study Says

However, this ranking doesn’t account for the potential financial burden of premium lenses.
09/27/2022

Hypotensive Drugs Impact Clarity of Intraocular Lenses

Additional investigation is needed to further clarify this correlation and its clinical implications.
09/12/2022

Hole in One

The recently approved Evo Visian ICL comes with a central port that allows aqueous movement, eliminating the need for a PI.
06/15/2022

Upcoming Events

December 5, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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December 6-7, 2024

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Co-Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (accreditation pending)

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December 7-8, 2024

Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)

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