Author: Healio ophthalmology

Low near add multifocality, small amounts of monovision better, more natural, safer for patients

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TOKYO — Low near add multifocal lenses and mini-monovision are currently the preferred options of both patients and physicians. They are still a compromise, but more natural than previous multifocal implants, safer and better accepted by the majority of patients, according to Oliver Findl, MD, speaking at the World Ophthalmology Congress. “The trend is to go more for intermediate vision nowadays because of the increased use of PCs, iPhones and iPads. The patients I see in my practice don’t mind wearing reading glasses at home for long-time reading. But they (Read more...)

Bioptics still a viable concept, with broader meaning and scope

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TOKYO — Twenty-five years after the term “bioptics” was first introduced by Roberto Zaldivar, MD, and José L. Güell, MD, it is still a viable concept with an even broader meaning and scope. “Originally, bioptics involved reducing most of the refractive error with a phakic IOL followed by a procedure on the cornea to top up for whatever correction was still needed. I also introduced the idea of adjustable refractive surgery, where a flap was performed at the time of phakic IOL implantation and re-lifted some months later to perform (Read more...)

Accurate sizing, patient selection make phakic IOLs safer than laser, surgeon says

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TOKYO — Phakic IOLs, including the Visian ICL from STAAR Surgical, present many advantages over corneal surgery, from better predictability to higher quality of vision and better safety, because they leave the cornea untouched and avoid the risk of ectasia, according to one surgeon. “Implantation is technically demanding, and inaccurate surgery is, in fact, a major risk factor for complications, but when we tell our patients that laser is not surgery and has no risks, we are misleading them,” Alaa El Danasoury, MD, said at the World Ophthalmology Congress.

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Long-term follow-up shows stability of flapless corneal reshaping

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TOKYO — After almost 5 years of follow-up in a large number of patients, the ReLEx smile procedure is showing several advantages over LASIK, including for the treatment of high myopia, according to one speaker. “The procedure preserves the anterior stroma, which is the strongest, thus maintaining better corneal biomechanics and leading to a significantly reduced risk of ectasia,” Osama Ibrahim, MD, said at the World Ophthalmology Congress. Aberrations induced by the flap are avoided, dry eye is less because fewer nerves are severed, and quality of vision is better, (Read more...)

Salient to distribute Iridex products in Canada

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Iridex signed a distribution agreement with Salient Medical Solutions that will permit Salient to sell Iridex products throughout Canada, according to a press release. Iridex’s full line of products, including MicroPulse laser systems, EndoProbe, GreenTip Membrane Scraper and G-Probe Glaucoma Device, will be available through Salient.

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BLOG: Nerds rejoice! You may soon be prescribing Google Glass

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I know, I know. I just blogged on Google Glass a few weeks ago, but there’s more news. The Italian eyewear maker Luxottica recently announced an agreement with Google to design and produce eyewear specifically for Google Glass technology. This wearable computing technology already has massive appeal to a “geek-chic” market of nerds, many of whom regularly read my blog and can’t wait to get their hands on this device.

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