Low add multifocal IOLs decrease untoward effects such as glare and halos compared with predecessor lenses, according to Tal Raviv, MD, who discussed the evolution of the lenses at OSN New York. The low add lenses allow for more functional intermediate…
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Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market Analysis 2016 – Forecast to 2022 – By Laser Type, Application & End User – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market Analysis 2016 – Forecast to 2022” report to their offering. This analysis is one of the most accurate studies performed using the combinati…
Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market Analysis 2016 – Forecast to 2022 – By Laser Type, Application & End User – Research and Markets
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market Analysis 2016 – Forecast to 2022” report to their offering. This analysis is one of the most accurate studies performed using the combinati…
Vitrectomy with glaucoma tube shunt lowers IOP in pediatric aphakic glaucoma patients
Vitrectomy combined with the placement of a glaucoma tube shunt in pediatric patients with aphakic glaucoma lowered IOP and the number of glaucoma medications needed, according to a study. Researchers conducted a retrospective review of 14 pediatric patients, aged 7 months to 18 years, who underwent concomitant vitrectomy and posterior glaucoma tube shunt placement for uncontrolled aphakic glaucoma. Ten patients had congenital cataract, two had traumatic cataract, one had Peters’ anomaly, and one had microphthalmia with cataract. Before surgery, mean IOP was 33.9 ± 10.9 mm Hg with a mean (Read more...)
Study examines potential effect of regular marijuana use on vision
A small, preliminary study has found an abnormality involving the retina that may account for altered vision in regular cannabis users. The results are published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.