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Black Patients Face Hurdles Receiving Timely Cataract Surgery, Optimal IOL Selection
Study shows these individuals have longer wait times and are less likely to receive premium lenses—but are more adherent with post-op follow-up.
November 28, 2023
Alternative Post-cataract Treatment Similar to Traditional Drop Regimen
Comparable postoperative outcomes and adverse events were seen with intravitreal injection of an antibiotic and steroid coupled with a topical NSAID.
November 10, 2023
Use fERG, mfERG to Detect Fundus Disease in Mature Cataract Patients
These two technologies can also predict post-op vision, study shows.
November 3, 2023
Cortical Cataract Patients Experience Greatest QOL Improvement
Study shows this in near activities. Posterior subcapsular patients saw the most improvement in far distance vision.
November 2, 2023
Corticosteroid Exposure with Asthma, COPD Increases Cataract Risk
This was observed in a recent systematic review for both inhaled and systemic versions.
October 25, 2023
Cataract Surgery Online Resources Over the Heads of Most Patients
The top websites for education on the procedure were found less accessible to the general population.
October 18, 2023
Consider Adding NSAIDs to Post-op Cataract Meds
Combined treatment was more effective than corticosteroids alone.
October 6, 2023
Novel Device Addresses Common Cataract Surgery Complication
A ring-shaped insert can counteract negative dysphotopsias in symptomatic patients who can’t tolerate the phenomenon.
October 2, 2023
Cataract Surgery in Wet AMD is Safe—With Caveats
Posterior capsular rupture risk increased with more pre-op anti-VEGF injections, and less than half of eyes gained three or more lines of VA.
September 29, 2023
Endophthalmitis Incidence 50% Higher in Glaucoma vs. Cataract Surgeries
Diagnosis also occurred several days later in the first group.
September 14, 2023
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