Douglas Katsev MD, Reviews the Cataract and Refractive Sessions at AAO

Dr. Douglas Katsev discusses what he gained from this year's AAO meeting with John Kitchens, MD, associate retina editor - OphthalmologyWeb. Dr. Katsev describes the use of multifocal lenses, ReZoom and Crystalens and ICL's in his own practice. He shares his experience in creating 100 micron flaps with the Intralase femtosecond laser. He also comments on the research around MMC use in PRK procedures. He addresses the question of why Lasik procedures have reached a plateau nationwide and what is necessary to overcome this, highlighting the use of LASIK by NASA and naval aviators. In his opinion, one of the main reasons for attending the AAO is to have discussions with peers to achieve consensus in optimal treatment procedures. Dr. Katsev reviews DSEK hints for clinical success. Instrumentation innovations he noted for corneal transplantation included 3-way graft folding and insertion devices allowing for the preservation of the endothelial layer.