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Wavefront-guided LASIK improves visual acuity in eyes with diffractive IOLs
Precise ablation minimized corneal aberration, resulting in no further decrease in contrast sensitivity, study shows.LASIK enhanced uncorrected near and distance visual acuity and preserved contrast sensitivity in eyes implanted with...
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O microcertomo mecnico corresponde ao laser femtosegundo em SBK de retalho fino
Foi comprovado que a criao do retalho com um novo microcertomo mecnico comparvel criao do retalho por laser femtosegundo em SBK (sub-Bowmans keratomileusis), afirmou um cirurgio.O Dr. Gustavo E. Tamayo comparou a criao do retalho pelo...
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Blue light-filtering intraocular lenses: Review of potential benefits and side effects
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/29/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Cuthbertson FM et al.- The authors consider the...
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Transversal ultrasound: Phacoemulsification with less foot pedal
Rotation alternates with the forward and backward movement, which reduces repulsion, does not require a bent needle, is useful for trenching and sculpting, and is self-cleaning of nuclear debris, which reduces clogging.Transversal...
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Optical biometer provides more data than original, according to side-by-side comparison study
The readings obtained with both instruments were very similar; however, small but statistically significant differences in average corneal power and anterior chamber depth readings were found.San FranciscoThe first new optical biometer ...
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The future of cataract surgery: Improved ergonomics
Many ophthalmic surgeons suffer from chronic neck and back pain caused by being hunched over all day.This instrument allows a nice, comfortable position, according to one surgeon. The surgery goes more smoothly, because everyone in the...
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Cataract surgery: Phacoemulsification fluidics characterized by new lab methods
The analyses were performed using a technique called particle image velocimetry, which is based on tracking the displacement of neutrally buoyant, micrometer-sized glass spheres in a bi-dimensional space.Findings indicate that torsional...
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Simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery a safe procedure if careful anti-infection procedures followed, ophtha
Many surgeons avoid performing simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery (SBCS) because they fear postoperative simultaneous endophthalmitis or toxic anterior segment syndrome may occur.The risk of those complications, however, is extremely...
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Lens epithelial cells effectively removed from capsular bag by laser treatment
The results indicate irradiation with the system combined with irrigation/aspiration to remove the cellular debris eliminates the LECs and adhesion proteins necessary to support adhesion and migration of residual LECs.San FranciscoLaser...
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Lens epithelial cell evacuation techniques not sufficient
Based on the study results, researchers suggest that a paradigm shift needs to be made in the surgical procedure to be able to remove all of the cortical LECs.San FranciscoCurrent methods used to evacuate the capsule of lens epithelial...
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Coaxial microincisional cataract surgery results in quieter eyes, study finds
The reason for the benefit of microincisional cataract surgery is unknown, but use of a smaller handpiece may be associated with decreased turbulence and increased efficiency.San FranciscoCataract removal through a 1.8-mm incision using a...
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Dual-optic accommodating IOL provides superior acuity, reading speeds in comparison study
Patients who received the dual-optic accommodating IOL also experienced less unwanted visual phenomena, such as glare and halos.San FranciscoAn investigational dual-optic accommodating IOL (Synchrony, Visiogen) yields levels of spectacle...
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Negative dysphotopsia an enigma
Although the cause remains to be determined, various surgical strategies have been effective for ameliorating and preventing symptoms.San FranciscoAlthough negative dysphotopsia remains an enigma with respect to risk factors and etiology,...
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New corneal cross-linking method appears effective
Higher fluence, shorter duration UV exposure provide additional oxygen to the collagen matrix, optimizing the reaction, surgeon says.Corneal cross-linking with shorter duration, higher fluence UV light exposure appears to be a safe and...
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Endophthalmitis risk can be reduced by the right antibiotic therapy
Standard steam sterilization following careful protocols also was found to be sufficient in ensuring that toxic anterior segment syndrome remains rare.San FranciscoScrupulous attention to wound creation and appropriate antibiosis the day...
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A facoemulsificaGBPo pode ter um papel importante no paradigma de tratamento do glaucoma
Estima-se que o nmero de casos de catarata e glaucoma aumenta medida que a populao envelhece, portanto os mdicos devem ficar mais atentos ao efeito da diminuio da PIO com a extrao da catarata.A facoemulsificao pode ser a prova de que h...
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Notable endophthalmitis study fails to alter U.S. practice pattern
The landmark European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons study on the prophylaxis of endophthalmitis has yet to alter the way U.S.cataract surgeons approach the infection for a variety of reasons, according to two experts....
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La facoemulsificacin podra jugar un papel clave en el paradigma de tratamiento del glaucoma
Algunos estudios han descubierto que este procedimiento disminuye la PIO significativamente en ciertos tipos de glaucoma.Se estima que el nmero de casos de cataratas y glaucoma aumenta a medida que la poblacin envejece; por este motivo,...
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Clinical application of a Scheimpflug system for lens density measurements in phacoemulsification
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/24/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Kim JS et al.- Scheimpflug-measured lens nuclear...
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Intraoperative retinoscopy for intraocular lens power estimation in cases of combined phacoemulsification and
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/24/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Patwardhan SD et al.- Intraoperative retinoscopy...
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Accuracy of modern intraocular lens power calculation formulas in refractive lens exchange for high myopia and
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/24/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Terzi E et al.- In myopic and hyperopic RLE, all 4 formulas had an overall good performance. In myopic RLE, the Haigis formula...
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Surgical outcomes of primary foldable intraocular lens implantation in children: Understanding posterior opaci
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/24/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Astle WF et al.- Cataract surgery in children...
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Changes in axial length growth after congenital cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation in children
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/24/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Hussin HM et al.- No significant retardation or...
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Surgical technique for small-incision intraocular lens exchange
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/23/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Karamaounas N et al.- The authors present a simple...
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Accuracy of Scheimpflug Holladay equivalent keratometry readings after corneal refractive surgery
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 06/23/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Tang Q et al.- The Holladay EKR calculated using...
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