Eyes treated with the presbyopia-correcting technique
Intracor (Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH;
Munich, Germany) achieved significant visual improvements,
said Mike P. Holzer, MD, of the University of
Heidelberg, Germany, who presented 2-year data at th…
Category: Refractive
Transconjunctival Single-Plane Sclerocorneal Cataract Incisions More Effective in Japanese Study
A transconjunctival single-plane sclerocorneal incision
with two conjunctival cuts at both ends produced
better outcomes than a clear corneal incision (CCI) in
cataract surgery, according to a study published in the
Journal of Cataract and Refractive S…
Clinical Results Promising for NanoFlex Collamer IOL
The one-piece aspheric Collamer nanoFlex IOL
(STAAR Surgical, Monrovia, California) provided good
near vision results and superior intermediate vision
compared with the approved premium IOLs in the
United States, according to data from the nanoFlex
Cha…
Gebauer Launches DSAEK Vacuum Punch for Corneal Transplantation Surgery
Gebauer Medizintechnik GmbH (Neuhausen,
Germany) announced the launch of the DSAEK
Vacuum Punch for corneal transplantation surgery,
according to a company news release.
The device consists of a sterilizable vacuum punch
mount, precise single-use treph…
AcuFocus Launches the Kamra Inlay in Asia and Europe
AcuFocus, Inc. (Irvine, California), recently announced
the commercial launch and availability of the Kamra inlay
and the AcuTarget system in Europe and Asia. As a treatment
option for presbyopia, the Kamra corneal inlay is
designed to create a small a…
Topcon Sponsors Crosslinking Trials, Holds Educational Seminar at AAO
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (Oakland, New Jersey), is
sponsoring a multicenter clinical study to evaluate the
results of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL). The study is
taking place at 10 sites across the United States and will
include 240 patients …
Ziemer Group Announces Product Upgrades
Ziemer Group (Port, Switzerland) unveiled its Femto
LDV Crystal Line and launched its Dual Scheimpflug Camera System at the AAO Annual Meeting.
The Femto LDV Crystal Line, known as Z-LASIK
Crystal Plus, has a pulse rate of more than 5 MHz.
According to…
Lasik Eye Surgery – FDA Releases Quality Of Life Project Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released an update on a three-phase study of the LASIK procedure carried out to improve vision, in order to assess the impact that the LASIK procedure has on the quality of life of those who choose…
Corneal Lens Implant with Built-In Vision Correction Safe, Effective
At the AAO, Ioannis G. Pallikaris, MD, of the University Hospital of Crete, Greece, reported on a new type of micro-lens, the Flexivue (Presbia Coperatief UA; Amsterdam, Netherlands) that was implanted in the corneas of 15 patients with 12-month foll…
Intracor Technique Effective in Reshaping the Cornea Without Breaking the Surface
At the AAO, Mike P. Holzer, MD, of the University of Heidelberg, Germany, presented 2-year follow-up data on Intracor (Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH; Munich, Germany) presbyopia correction technique in 25 patients, according to a news release. The te…
Ziemer Group Announces Product Upgrades
Ziemer Group (Port, Switzerland) unveiled its Femto LDV Crystal Line and launched its Dual Scheimpflug Camera System at the AAO Annual Meeting.The Femto LDV Crystal Line, known as Z-LASIK Crystal Plus, has a pulse rate of more than 5 MHz. According t…
Presbyopia Treatment – The KAMRA Inlay – Highlighted in Scientific Presentations at Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KAMRA™ inlay, a revolutionary treatment option for near vision loss was featured in multiple lectures at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Federal Agencies Keep a Sharp Eye on LASIK-Associated Problems
A clinical trial of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures slated to begin at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, in California, during the next 3 months will serve as a template for a national study looking at the safety and effect…
Federal Agencies Keep a Sharp Eye on LASIK-Associated Problems
A clinical trial of LASIK procedures slated to begin during the next 3 months will serve as a template for a national study looking at the safety and effectiveness of the vision-enhancing procedure. Medscape Medical News
AAO Summary Benchmark- Refractive Errors and Refractive Surgery
Recommendations distilled from the Preferred Practice Pattern for refractive surgery patients including PRK, epi-LASIK, LASEK, and LASIK.
AAO: Can Boomers Throw Away Their Reading Glasses? (CME/CE)
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — With the baby-boom generation now firmly in the age range when near-range vision goes blurry, advances in refractive surgery and implants could allow many of them to do away with reading glasses, researchers said here.
New vision correction options for baby boomers
Researchers have reported results of clinical research on new presbyopia treatments now available in Europe, and possibly available soon in the United States.