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Aims: To assess the retention and removal properties of a new viscous dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD), DisCoVisc, in comparison with those of cohesive (Provisc), dispersive (Viscoat), and viscoadaptive (Healon5) OVDs. Methods: In 20 porcine eyes, cataract surgery was simulated...
- Use of intravitreal injections rising 'exponentially.'. Altersitz, Katrina // Ocular Surgery News;2/25/2008, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p1
The article reports on the increased use of intravitreal injections in 2006. This increase only shows that it is the fastest growing procedure in ophthalmology. Speaking at Retina 2008, Kevin J. Corcoran, presented data showing that intravitreal injections ranked third among ophthalmic...
- Options for pediatric cataract surgery continue to improve. Dick, H. Burkhard // Ocular Surgery News Europe;Jul/Aug2011, Vol. 22 Issue 7, p3
The author reflects on developments in pediatric cataract surgery in 2011. He attributes improvements to innovations in surgical techniques and intraocular lens (IOL) composition and design. He cites the increasing popularity of bilateral simultaneous surgery in infants with bilateral cataracts....
- Strabismus following bilateral cataract surgery in childhood. Park, Shin; Na, Jung; Shin, Sun // Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology;Jul2010, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p272
To evaluate the clinical characteristics of strabismus in children undergoing bilateral cataract surgery. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 56 children undergoing bilateral cataract surgery who had no evidence of strabismus before the surgery and a difference of less than two...
- Inaccuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Prediction for Cataract Surgery in Angle-Closure Glaucoma. Sung Yong Kang; Samin Hong; Jung Bin Won; Gong Je Seong; Chan Yun Kim // Yonsei Medical Journal;4/30/2009, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p206
Purpose: To assess the accuracy of intraocular lens (IOL) power predictions for cataract surgery in eyes with primary angle-closure glaucoma (ACG). Because of shifting of the capsular bag apparatus and shortening of the axial length, preoperative calculation of IOL power may be inaccurate for...
- Should You Switch to Micro Phaco? Olson, Bandal; Osher, Robert; Hardten, David // Review of Ophthalmology;May2004 Part 1 of 2, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p46
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of micro phaco, a technique in cataract surgery. Definition of micro phaco; Benefits of the surgical procedure for patients; View of Randall Olson, a doctor at the Moran Eye Center, regarding the potential disadvantage of using a third incision for the...
- Risk factors predict problems after pediatric cataract surgery. Nale, Pat // Ocular Surgery News;11/10/2008, Vol. 26 Issue 21, p54
The article discusses research on the risk factors for complications following congenital cataract surgery without intraocular lens implantation in the first 18 months of life. It references a study by C. Kuhli-Hattenbach et al, published in a 2008 issue of the "American Journal of...
- Risks and outcomes associated with primary intraocular lens implantation in children under 2 years of age: the IoLunder2 cohort study. Solebo, Ameenat Lola; Russell-Eggitt, Isabelle; Cumberland, Phillippa M.; Rahi, Jugnoo S. // British Journal of Ophthalmology;Nov2015, Vol. 99 Issue 11, p1471
Background/aims To investigate outcomes following cataract surgery with and without primary intraocular lens (IoL) implantation in children under 2 years of age with congenital or infantile cataract. Method Prospective population based cohort study undertaken through the British Isles Congenital...
- Cataract surgery in diabetic patients poses more challenges. Devgan, Uday // Ocular Surgery News Asia-Pacific;May2010, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p25
The article discusses the challenges of extensive pre- and post-operative evaluations and extra attention in the cataract surgery of diabetic patients. The cataract level seen in such patients should reportedly correspond to their visual acuity and dysfunction. It is stated that prior to...
