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Author: Timothy Norris
Adjustable IOL technology may help in finding postoperative surgical fine-tuning.
Adjustable IOL technology may offer a shift towards personalised medicine, especially in avoiding refractive surprise, according to H Burkhard Dick MD, PhD...
Author: Laura Gaspari
Four options exist, but is any one the best?
Leading refractive surgeons agree that when performing LASIK, excellent results can be achieved whether one chooses to use the now standard wavefront-optimised (WFO) technique or any of the customised options...
Author: Cheryl Guttman Krader
Choosing the right IOL strategy for each patient.
Presbyopia is a common life experience. What changes are patient needs and expectations when they ask for presbyopia correction...
Overcoming lack of literature with evidence.
Should a patient with comorbidities be considered for simultaneous vision intraocular lenses (SVIOLs)?
New research reopens the debate on pharmacological presbyopia treatment.
Presbyopia is a nearly universal age-related visual disorder, typically driven by progressive stiffening of the crystalline lens. According to Aadithreya Varman, this process results from biochemical changes, particularly cross-linking...
An expert surgeon offers an enthusiastic and optimistic look into the future.
The first in-human robot-assisted surgery was performed in 1985. Although nearly 40 years passed before the first in-human robotic cataract surgery was performed from start to finish, the success of that procedure and ongoing developments make Vance Thompson MD a believer...
Multicentre trial confirms safety and efficacy of the iris-fixated multifocal phakic IOL.
The Artiplus phakic IOL (Ophtec) yielded good refractive and visual acuity outcomes at the two-year mark in presbyopic patients, an international multicentre study suggests...
What is the state of the art of injectable accommodative IOLs?
The technology needed to build a true accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) is not yet ready, but there is reason to remain optimistic about seeing them in the not too distant future, according to Mayank Nanavaty MBBS, PhD...
Managing photic phenomena is key for lowering patient dissatisfaction.
With up to 20% of patients implanted with either partial range of focus enhanced IOLs or full range of focus smooth transition IOLs reporting some level of dissatisfaction with their postoperative results, good preoperative counselling is essential...
Aligning patient expectations with the best available options.
When examining a new patient with presbyopia, using objective tests to predict quality of vision and subjective tools to align expectations and tolerance are both essential. According to Erik L Mertens MD, FEBOS-CR, it is important to transfer all of this into a shortlist and to have a plan B ready.
Decision making recognises that not all VMT are alike.
Cataract surgery can be performed safely in eyes with vitreomacular traction (VMT), but not all eyes with VMT require vitrectomy...
Current follow-up data on monofocal lenses can make up for lack of literature on phakic presbyopia IOLs.
Phakic presbyopic IOLs are mainly indicated for presbyopic patients who want spectacle independence but still have a clear crystalline lens and are not ideal candidates for laser or lens exchange surgery...
Top ophthalmologists share their experiences treating elite athletes as well as practical insights that apply in regular vision care.
The World Cup kicks off this summer and the Commonwealth Games are coming. Add international tennis tournaments, motor racing, and cycling and 2026 is shaping up to be a summer of sports. That means it’s likely to be a season of ocular trauma, too...
Author: Andrew Sweeney
From high-speed trauma to UV exposure, eye safety deserves greater attention in winter sports and elite competitions like the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Winter sports are commonly associated with lower limb injuries, while eyes—frequently exposed to stress and risks—remain underestimated and need more recognition...
Henry Stallard’s remarkable career had many milestones.
The 2024 Olympiad in Paris marked the centenary of the last time the games took place in the City of Light. Among the select athletes competing for Britain was Hyla (Henry) B Stallard, who would earn a medal in Paris....
Author: Sean Henahan
The quest to tackle presbyopia involves finding a compromise between the best focal range, patients’ needs, and retinal contrast image.
The quest to find an effective presbyopia solution continues, with ongoing research driving the development of new treatments and highlighting the need for personalised solutions to meet the needs of every patient...
Leveraging AI to develop capability for robot interpretation and decision making.
Two teleoperated robotic cataract surgery systems have already been used clinically, demonstrating advantages such as greater precision, faster response times, tremor cancellation, and improved standardisation. However, the technology still faces significant limitations...
A look at what the future holds for robotic surgery in Europe.
Developments in robotic technology are poised to handle the growing volume of cataract surgery patients and meet their increasing expectations for precision outcomes. One day, the field may progress to reach a level of fully autonomous robotic procedures, but that is not likely to occur any time soon...
One global language for vision: the new functional IOL classification reshapes eye care, research, and patient trust.
The recently achieved global consensus on the evidence-based functional classification of simultaneous vision IOLs (SVIOLs) is a crucial milestone for focusing on what really matters to surgeons and patients: clinical outcomes...
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