AMO Tecnis Multifocal vs. Alcon ReSTOR +3 Advanced Technology IOLs (Part 2 of 2)
Results of a study performed by Dr. Uday Devgan on AMO Tecnis Multifocal and Alcon ReSTOR +3 Advanced Technology IOLs
Alcon ReSTOR® +3 vs. AMO Tecnis® Multifocal Advanced Technology IOLs (Part 1 of 2)
A review of recent comparisons of the Alcon ReSTOR +3 and the AMO Tecnis® Multifocal Advanced Technology IOLs provided by respected cataract surgeon, Dr. William Trattler.
NuLens® IOL Is No Optical Illusion
The NuLens® is made of a flexible silicon gel that uses the eye’s own muscles to push against the lens. This pushes the gel through an opening within the lens.
An Update on Current and In-The-Works Advanced IOLs
Brief summary of newer advanced intraocular lens implants that can possibly restore and maintain clear vision even without glasses and with little risk of developing complications.
Patience And Tenacity Succeed With A ReSTOR +3
I had a patient who really wanted a ReSTOR +3 multifocal IOL but had a dense posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC). Now, a mild PSC is not usually a problem. In his case, however, the cataract had formed a fibrous plaque on the surface of the posterior capsule.
You’re Going To Vacuum Out My Eye?
Imagine you have a plastic trash bag (the cheap thin ones from a discount store, not the Heavy Duty Hefty bag) – this is going to be our imaginary capsular bag. In the eye this bag is only a few millionths of a meter thick. Now fill it up with oatmeal – this is our model cataract. Now, in order to remove the cataract we are going to use an instrument that both pours fluid into the bag and vacuums the oatmeal out of the bag.
How the Eye Works
Before we begin the discussion about cataracts and cataract surgery, I’d like to first introduce you to the way the eye works.
Cataract Surgery Essentials Audio Series – Introduction
Cataract Surgery Essentials It has been awhile since I have had a chance to update my blog. However, I have good reason: I have been working on an audio project for my patients with cataracts. I will now share this project online through my blog
It Slices. It Dices. It Even Treats Glaucoma…
Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness that is difficult to treat with traditional therapy. Now it appears that cataract surgery may actually be beneficial in the treatment of glaucoma.