The indications for exchanging a monofocal lens
tend to be for malpositioning, significant IOLinduced
anisometropia, or dysphotopsia.
Whether valid or not, there is an unspoken opinion
that the need to perform an IOL exchange is in some
way r…
Ideveloped the Alpins method of astigmatic analysis
to assist surgeons with providing more effective
astigmatic treatments. Because these techniques
involve complex mathematics, a computer system is
required. The Alpins Statistical System for …
CASE PRESENTATIONA 42-year-old man presents with a progressive decline in
visual function and a dense cataract in both eyes. He has
had poor vision in both eyes, especially the left, due to retinal
and optic nerve colob…
Refractive surprises are possible with any IOL, but
predictability is lower in patients who previously
underwent LASIK or another cornea-altering procedure.
When they elect a presbyopia-correcting
IOL, however, patients’ expectations are hig…
Abandon the 20-gauge vitrectomy? Let’s not be hasty.WILLIAM E. SMIDDY, MDSmall-gauge vitrectomy (SGV) has
opened new possibilities in vitrectomy
surgery, but the question of whether
its benefits surpass th…
I expect that many of you will be attending
the AAO Annual Meeting. I always enjoy
major meetings like those of the AAO,
ASCRS, and ARVO. I return revitalized and
brimming with optimism and enthusiasm
about new treatments, possibilities,
and…