Cataract
AAO Panel Finds Some IOP Advantage to Combined MIGS/Cataract Surgery
Don’t expect results to be gangbusters, but adding a trabecular procedure provides mild increases in IOP and medication reduction, assessment concludes.
12/11/2023
‘Soft’ Steroids Just as Good as Big Guns for Post-Cataract Inflammation Control
For the average patient, study says both groups produce a comparable effect on postoperative IOP as well as VA.
11/29/2023
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.
11/28/2023
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.
11/10/2023
Use fERG, mfERG to Detect Fundus Disease in Mature Cataract Patients
These two technologies can also predict post-op vision, study shows.
11/03/2023
Cortical Cataract Patients Experience Greatest QOL Improvement
Study shows this in near activities. Posterior subcapsular patients saw the most improvement in far distance vision.
11/02/2023
Corticosteroid Exposure with Asthma, COPD Increases Cataract Risk
This was observed in a recent systematic review for both inhaled and systemic versions.
10/25/2023
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.
10/18/2023
Consider Adding NSAIDs to Post-op Cataract Meds
Combined treatment was more effective than corticosteroids alone.
10/06/2023
Novel Device Addresses Common Cataract Surgery Complication
A ring-shaped insert can counteract negative dysphotopsias in symptomatic patients who can’t tolerate the phenomenon.
10/02/2023
Upcoming Events
December 14, 2023
Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
