YAG capsulotomy is a laser procedure used to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common cause of blurred vision ...
In dense cataract extractions, a fundal view may have been difficult preoperatively. It is easy to examine the posterior pole at the end of surgery by standing up, raising the operating microscope, ...
This study was conducted as a laboratory investigation and interventional case series. An artificial opaque lens, a clear intraocular lens (IOL), or an irrigation/aspiration (I/A) tip was inserted ...
Alcon has announced it has acquired Endure Medical Systems, according to a news release. Endure Medical Systems, based in Cumming, Ga., specializes in advanced technology surgical microscopes, ...
Vision aids like corrective glasses and contact lenses are a common way for people with vision problems to see more clearly. However, more serious problems could also require eye surgery. Cataracts ...
Our introductory surgical curriculum, which begins early in the PGY2 year, was revamped a few years ago after careful research, solicitation of resident feedback, discussion with surgical training ...
Blurred vision is normal for a few days after surgery. However, several factors may cause ongoing blurriness that could require medical treatment, such as retinal detachment. A cataract is a cloudy ...
It’s not surprising that these questions come up so regularly. Cataract surgery is perhaps the most common elective surgery in the nation. One in nine elective procedures is cataract extraction.