refractive surgery

Patterns in LASIK cases since reopening practices
Dr. Faktorovich gives patients a choice to wear a mask or not during their procedure. All patients are screened with a COVID-19 questionnaire prior to entering the clinic and their temperature is checked. Disposable surgical blankets are used to cover patients. Source: Ella Faktorovich, MD
December 2020 / EyeWorld Articles / Refractive

Patterns in LASIK cases since reopening practices

After being forced to close for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many ophthalmologists had to make adjustments to practices in the clinic and surgery when they reopened. EyeWorld spoke to several surgeons about what they’ve seen in terms of LASIK numbers since reopening, with many noting that they’ve actually seen an uptick in this procedure.

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November 24, 2020
The many considerations of astigmatism management
A recent patient of Dr. Ristvedt’s presented for cataract evaluation wanting a trifocal IOL. Blurred Placido images indicated dryness, which was then treated before she returned for repeat measurements. The power and orientation of the patient’s astigmatism changed after treating the dry eye. Source: Deborah Ristvedt, DO
December 2020 / EyeWorld Articles / Refractive

The many considerations of astigmatism management

Managing astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery is a weighty topic with many variables. What technology to measure astigmatism—power and axis? How many measurements to take for reliability? How to ensure accuracy and consistency of measurements? What course of correction to take?

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November 24, 2020
Residual astigmatism: What to do about it
December 2020 / EyeWorld Articles / Refractive

Residual astigmatism: What to do about it

Whether astigmatic correction was targeted in cataract surgery or not, there is always a risk for residual astigmatism postop. When to address this astigmatism—and how—depends on several factors, including patient perception, healing time, trust in measurements, and more.

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November 24, 2020
What to know about the Light Adjustable Lens
2018 / Archives / EyeWorld Articles

What to know about the Light Adjustable Lens

Though FDA approved, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight, Aliso Viejo, California) is not yet currently available in the U.S. Robert Maloney, MD, Los Angeles, John Doane, MD, Leawood, Kansas, David F. Chang, MD, Los Altos, California, and Kevin Waltz, MD, Indianapolis, discussed their experience with the lens in clinical trial, how it works, and for what corrections it has approval.

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September 1, 2018
SMILE compared to LASIK and other procedures
2016 / Archives / EyeWorld Articles

SMILE compared to LASIK and other procedures

The SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) procedure (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) is increasing in popularity, with many studies on its results and how it compares to LASIK. Though it does not have as long of a track record as LASIK, which has been used for around 2 decades, SMILE is gaining ground, with particular application for patients with myopia.

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June 1, 2016
Phakic IOLs: Not perfect, but viable options
2014 / Archives / EyeWorld Articles

Phakic IOLs: Not perfect, but viable options

The correction of high myopia is limited, but phakic IOLs do provide a surgical option. "For many years we have been looking for a quality anterior chamber phakic IOL that could be easily performed in a clean room rather than an operating room," said Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, partner at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, N.Y., and clinical professor of ophthalmology, New York University Medical School.

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June 1, 2014
Double trouble: Diplopia following cataract or refractive surgery
2011 / Archives / EyeWorld Articles

Double trouble: Diplopia following cataract or refractive surgery

Pre-existing strabismus and a family history of this are two red flags to look for when trying to head off diplopia in cataract patients, according to Kammi B. Gunton, M.D., assistant surgeon, Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia. Investigators led by Dr. Gunton reported on the incidence and causes of diplopia following cataract and refractive surgery in the September 2010 issue of Current Opinions in Ophthalmology.

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March 1, 2011
A worrisome complication of LASIK
2008 / Archives

A worrisome complication of LASIK

Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) results in the accumulation of inflammatory cells in the interface between the LASIK flap and corneal stroma, and can be one of the most serious complications of LASIK if not treated quickly and properly.

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June 1, 2008