Is Blue Light Special? (part 4 of 4)
You’ve now read a summary (by no means exhaustive) of the arguments for and against using a blue-blocking tint in IOLs. So, is it a thumbs up or thumbs down?
Is Blue Light Special? (part 3 of 4)
Reasons why it might not be such a great idea to implant a blue-blocking IOL into the eye.
Is Blue Light Special? (part 2 of 4)
Why place a blue-blocking IOL in the eye? Does a blue-blocking IOL protect the eye from macular degeneration?
Is Blue Light Special? (Part 1 of 4)
Not everyone agrees that filtering blue light is a good idea. It’s one thing to put on a pair of sunglasses with a yellow tint. But, should we really be surgically implanting these lenses in the eye after cataract surgery?
What the Prostate Has to Do with Cataract Surgery
Flomax® (or tamsulosin) is a selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist that relaxes the smooth muscle of the prostate. Unfortunately, it appears that Flomax® has a permanent effect on the iris muscle that greatly increases the challenge of cataract surgery.
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