A Brief Introduction to Intraocular Lenses
During cataract surgery the natural lens of the eye is replaced with a clear synthetic lens. These “intraocular lenses” (or “IOLs”) come in a dizzying array of powers, shapes, and materials.
During cataract surgery the natural lens of the eye is replaced with a clear synthetic lens. These “intraocular lenses” (or “IOLs”) come in a dizzying array of powers, shapes, and materials.
A 6 – part blog series discussing why Dr. David Richardson prefers the Staar nanoFLEX® Intraocular Lens over crystalens IOL and other multifocal IOLs
All forms of energy can result in trauma to tissue which then releases pro-inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins. Thus, there’s no logical reason to believe that laser-assisted cataract surgery would produce less inflammation than would ultrasound-only cataract surgery.
Recently the FDA approved the use of ReSure® Sealant to prevent leakage from the cataract surgery incision. This is the first sealant to be approved by the FDA for eye surgery…The study data presented to the FDA was impressive. Incisions closed with the ReSure® Sealant leaked less than 5% of the time.
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.
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