Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to refractive surgery. 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.
➤ CRISPR gene-editing trial shows ‘exciting potential’ ➤ Study: laser vision correction clinics missing opportunities ➤ Broad-based protection observed with investigational geographic atrophy therapy ➤ FDA accepts IND for diabetic macular edema therapy ➤ Phase 2 trial for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy therapy does not meet primary endpoint ➤ ASCRS news and events
Among the important indications for use of the EVO ICL (STAAR Surgical)—age, amount of myopia, astigmatism correction, etc.—there is one parameter that some surgeons say could be causing confusion. Five of these surgeons discussed anterior chamber depth.
Refractive Editor Karolinne Rocha, MD, previewed the articles in the section and shared what she is looking forward to at the ASCRS Annual Meeting.
There has been controversy around ICL sizing and vault for a long time, according to some physicians. Three experts discussed the topic in this article.
Creating a true accommodating lens has been a goal for some time in ophthalmology. Several ophthalmologists discussed some of the products currently in development in this space and what makes them unique.
Renato Ambrósio Jr., MD, PhD, will present the 2024 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Medal Lecture at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Ambrósio’s lecture will highlight the positive influence of refractive surgery on the developments related to diagnostics and management of corneal ectatic diseases.
➤ FDA approves first IND for RNA exon editor ➤ SPA granted for Phase 3 trial of an intravitreal implant for wet AMD ➤ Study: retinal imaging helps predict risk of developing a host of diseases ➤ European Medicines Agency recommends rejection of pegcetacoplan for GA ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ FDA approves updated femtosecond laser for refractive surgery ➤ Positive topline results from Phase 3, first-in-class dry eye disease studies ➤ Rare Disease Designation granted for investigational gene therapy ➤ Positive interim data for investigational Stargardt disease treatment ➤ First patient dosed in Phase 2 trial for DME treatment ➤ Research program established to investigate whole eye transplant ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ FDA approves new excimer laser technology ➤ Phase 3 trial to evaluate phentolamine for treatment of decreased visual acuity ➤ Phase 2 trial of investigational dry eye drug sees effect on signs and symptoms ➤ Study has new findings to promote corneal healing ➤ ASCRS news and events
The rotational stability of toric IOLs and reposition rates have been well studied and reported. In most cases, any rotation that occurs postop is usually 5 degrees off axis or less. Four ophthalmologists shared their thoughts on the prevention and management of this issue.