Browse articles from EyeWorld.org from the refractive archives. 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.
Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, shared what readers can expect in the Refractive section of this issue and provided some of her own thoughts on the topics.
Nailing outcomes with presbyopia-correcting IOLs is important for many reasons—one of them being patient expectations, as they are paying out of pocket for an advanced-technology lens. But even when you’ve had an excellent surgery, postop complaints can trickle in, and the possible causes for the dissatisfaction are diverse.
Dysfunctional lens syndrome has evolved from a theoretical framework to a clinically validated tool that’s reshaping patient education and surgical decision making. The dysfunctional lens staging system now plays a role in identifying the right intervention at the right time, particularly in the growing field of custom lens replacement.
When it comes to refractive procedures, there are many options available. Several physicians discussed what they’re using and the options available, notably market penetration of the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL, STAAR Surgical) and SMILE in different areas and how this has changed over the years.
Since its approval, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight) has become well known for the successful outcomes that it can provide for patients. Four ophthalmologists shared their experience with the product and what they’ve learned about limitations, how to work through challenges, and more.
“As healthcare practitioners, we’re constantly looking to provide the highest quality of care. We research to learn more about materials, investigate new technologies, and query for data on efficacy measures,” said Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, before introducing the articles in this issue’s Refractive section.
Three surgeons weighed in on the pros and cons of different lens materials as well as what may be coming in the future.
The second Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit will take place October 3–5 in Chicago, Illinois, giving a new set of surgeon-implementor teams the opportunity to gain insights and resources to enhance their advanced-technology IOL practice.
Progressive pediatric myopia, its increasing prevalence, and possible treatments are important topics for eyecare providers, even if their primary patient population isn’t pediatric. One pediatric ophthalmologist said it’s important to understand the research that’s going on in this area because it affects a large percentage of the population globally.
EyeWorld connected with Roger Zaldivar, MD, MSc, MBA, to speak about the topic of patient-reported outcome measures in general, as well as a relatively new digital health ecosystem he’s created to provide real-world, big data insights on patient experiences with different IOLs and refractive procedures.
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