Cataract

Results from the U.S. pivotal trial showed Apthera IOL subjects achieved statistically superior uncorrected intermediate and near vision, and equivalent distance vision and contrast sensitivity compared to control subjects.

The program — entitled “Pumping Adrenaline!” — brings viewers myriad challenging cases, intraoperative complications, and complex problems following cataract surgery.

The procedure ensures the removal of cortical remnants, capsular fibrosis during cataract surgery.

Using a cloud-based digital health option can save time during surgery.

ASCRS, AAO behind year-long drive for policy change, with Aetna dropping its requirement on July 1 for pre-authorization for cataract surgery, covering patients in 48 of 50 states.

OCS-01 is being reviewed for the treatment of inflammation and pain after cataract surgery, with the potential to become the first once-daily, topical and preservative-free corticosteroid for treating inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.

As ophthalmologists observe Cataract Awareness Month this June, William L. Soscia, MD, medical director at Center for Sight, in Sarasota, Florida, focuses on the importance of having excellent vision for safety and everyday functions.

New lens types offer independence from glasses to the patient post surgery.

According to the organization, the eBook content is designed for residents, ophthalmologists, fellows, medical students and other professionals performing or supporting cataract surgery.

Having a comprehensive team of ophthalmic specialists in place means patients could have multiple issues treated in a single procedure that might require two surgeries otherwise.

The systems could be in the hands of surgeons in the third quarter through a targeted initial launch, according to the company.

Physicians can use navigational tools to attain a much more immersive perspective.

Formosa Pharmaceuticals, AimMax Therapeutics unveiled data from CPN-301, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical studies of APP13007, a novel ophthalmic nanosuspension formulation of a potent corticosteroid, clobetasol propionate (0.05%).

The cataract surgery process continues to become more refined.

Bath was recognized as the first Black woman physician to receive a medical patent, as well as the first woman to lead a post-graduate training program in ophthalmology. She joins four other inventors as the most recent inductees into the Hall.

Alex Dastgheib, MD, ABO, discusses the findings of the paper, "325 Cases of Phacoemulsification in Blind Cataracts," presented at the 2022 ASCRS conference in Washington, DC. The paper won the Challenging Cases session during the meeting.

Newer generation formulas generally outperformed older generation formulas, with SRK/T performing the best of older formulas, especially when using TK values.

Lens thickness and anterior chamber duct values obtained by Lenstar can be improved by SpikeFinder to reduce errors in measurements.

Older generation non-LVC formulas show marked improvement upon using TK values vs K, while multivariable non-LVC formulas did not consistently improve.

Results concluded that K did better than TK in a variety of situations.

Edward Hu, MD, PhD, looked at 812 toric IOLs utilized of various platforms, concluding a low total toric rotation rate at 2.1%.

The study assesses and compares the accuracy of IOL formulas using keratometry (K) and total keratometry (TK) values obtained by a swept-source OCT biometer (IOL Master 700) in eyes with previous PKP prior to cataract surgery.

The project, presented by Colton Hill, MPH, on behalf of the Dean McGee Eye Institute, looks at complication rates during cataract surgery or after cataract surgery for patients with prior intravitreal injections or incisional retinal procedures.

Allie Holmes, head of US marketing for Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, shares an update on what visioning the company is doing with their new and elevated technologies.

Mark Packer, MD, discusses the causes, factors, and treatments of negative dysphotopsia.

Dr. Sri Ganesh, MBBS, MS, DNB, chairman and managing director of Nethradhama Hospital Pvt. Ltd, discusses his studies on LENSAR and shares his findings.

In a presentation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s 2022 annual meeting, Marjan Farid, MD, ABO, and Preeya K. Gupta, MD, offered details of clinical trials for CSF-1 ophthalmic solution, a presbyopia eye drop candidate. Results showed that nearly half of the participants treated with CSF-1 achieved a 3-line or more increase in the distance-corrected near visual acuity an hour after drop instillation on day 15.

Anushka M. Raj, BS, second year medical student at the University of Oklahoma’s Dean McGee Eye Institute, presents "Inter-Device Measurement Reliability of Angle Kappa and Angle Alpha, Devices and Instruments" during ASCRS.

According to an e-poster presented by Jagadesh C. Reddy, MD, and Harini Indusekar, BScOptom, at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s 2022 annual meeting in Washington, D.C., patients who have pre-existing DR are less likely to achieve Snellen 20/40 or better vison after cataract surgery compared with the patients with diabetes but without DR.

Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS, and coauthor Urvi Patel, BSc, presented an e-poster at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s 2022 annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on the efficacy of a combination eye drop comprised of an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and lubricant as part of a postoperative treatment regimen following cataract surgery.