All articles from EyeWorld.org on the topic of cataracts. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Understanding the basic concept of phaco fluidics is important for successful cataract surgery, particularly when differentiating among the systems available and how they can help surgeons and patients. One physician broke it down in a discussion with EyeWorld.
Cataract Editor Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, shares thoughts on the articles in this issue’s Cataract section and discusses her experience at the ASCRS Annual Meeting.
Lens dislocation is a spectrum that can range from a small amount to a complete dislocation. This article explored late dislocations that don’t appear to be related to surgical complications.
The application of anterior segment OCT in cataract surgery is relatively new. This article explored different applications for the technology and intraoperative potential.
Posterior capsule rupture is a complication in cataract surgery that all surgeons face. Three physicians discussed factors that may increase the risk for this complication and lens options in these cases.
➤ Topline results from Phase 3 trials of presbyopia-mitigating drop ➤ Study: Long-term visual outcomes of at-home telemonitoring ➤ AAO IRIS Registry Report ➤ Innovations in capsulotomy technology ➤ Complimentary access to video journal ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ FDA approves new phaco system ➤ Next-generation canaloplasty device launch ➤ New Nd:YAG laser launch ➤ Researchers explore non-surgical option to address vision loss ➤ Non-invasive method to examine conjunctival goblet cells in vivo ➤ ASCRS news and events
“This issue of EyeWorld is exciting because not only does it showcase some interesting cataract articles, but it also features previews of the 2022 ASCRS Annual Meeting,” said EyeWorld Cataract Editor Rosa Braga-Mele, MD.
Two experts discussed why IOL power misses occur, what the options are for corrective action, and how to avoid such misses in the first place.
Even with a technically perfect outcome after cataract surgery, physicians may still find that some patients are unhappy. This dissatisfaction can be due to a number of factors that go beyond visual outcome. Two surgeons shared what can cause unhappiness and how they discuss it with patients.