Cataract News

2/8/2010

Younger Cataract Patients Report Better Vision Than Older Patients At 10 Years Postop

Cataract patients younger than 65 years at the time of surgery showed more stable self-reported and clinically evaluated visual function than an older comparator group at 10 years out, according to a study.

Source: Ocular Surgery News


2/4/2010

Computer Simulation Tool Supplements Residents' Training In Cataract Surgery

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Cataract Surgery Trainer, a virtual training tool which helps to train physicians to perform cataract surgery, has been shown to enhance teaching in cataract surgery when compared to traditional teaching methods. The results of a multi-center study evaluating the program's effectiveness as a supplement to traditional teaching tools was published in the February issue of Ophthalmology.

Source: Medical News Today


2/4/2010

American Board of Ophthalmology Appoints Three New Directors

Keith H. Baratz, MD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, MN and serves on the editorial board of Archives of Ophthalmology. He is also the former Residency Director and former Director of Research in Mayo’s Department of Ophthalmology.

Source: American Board of Ophthalmology


2/2/2010

STAAR Surgical's Visian® ICL Is First Phakic Lens To Be Approved In Japan

STAAR Surgical Company , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, announced today regulatory approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to market the Company's Visian Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) in Japan.

Source: STAAR Surgical Company



1/21/2010

AREDS Analysis Provides Insight On Proposed Link Between Cataract Surgery, AMD Progression

KOLOA, Hawaii — Although the study was not designed to evaluate risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration after cataract extraction, review of AREDS data provides additional information about the potential risk, according to a speaker here.

Source: OSN SuperSite


1/11/2010

Apodized Diffractive Aspheric Multifocal IOL Has Good Visual Results, High Rate Of Spectacle Independence

Bilateral implantation of an apodized diffractive aspheric multifocal IOL with +3.0 D add power resulted in patients achieving good visual results, spectacle independence and satisfaction, a study found.

Source: Ocular Surgery News


1/4/2010

Bausch & Lomb Introduces The Crystalens® Aspheric Optic (AO) Lens

Bausch & Lomb today announced that it is launching the Crystalens® AO, the first aberration-free accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) with aspheric optics to cataract surgeons worldwide. The announcement follows the recent FDA approval of this newest Bausch & Lomb surgical product. The Crystalens AO, combined with the successful Crystalens HD and the Crystalens Five-0, will further establish Crystalens as the market leader in the premium IOL market.

Source: Bausch & Lomb


12/31/2009

Vissum Launches Joint Project For Research And Development In Ophthalmology

Vissum has launched a large national research project — combining the forces of companies, public and private clinics, and research institutes — aimed at developing personalized and minimally invasive ophthalmology.

Source: Ocular Surgery News


12/28/2009

First Human Study Of New-Design Accommodating IOL Yields Positive Outcomes

A new accommodating IOL design provided positive visual and refractive outcomes and was well-tolerated, according to data from the first human study of the implant.

Source: Ocular Surgery News

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