May 22, 2010 | Cataract Surgeon, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular lenses (IOLs), Multifocal IOL
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.
Feb 19, 2009 | Accommodative IOL, Intraocular lenses (IOLs)
A look at using silicone polymers that could be injected through a small incision into the capsular bag (this holds the IOL in position) where it would then “cure” or harden into the correct shape.
Feb 18, 2009 | Intraocular lenses (IOLs)
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?
Feb 16, 2009 | Intraocular lenses (IOLs)
Why place a blue-blocking IOL in the eye? Does a blue-blocking IOL protect the eye from macular degeneration?
Feb 15, 2009 | Intraocular lenses (IOLs)
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?
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