Cataract
Non-white Patients More Likely to Present with Worse VA at Time of Cataract Surgery
Language barriers and socioeconomic disadvantages shown to delay timely access to care, extending the burden of visual impairment prior to intervention.
07/25/2024
Bilateral Cataract Surgery Poses No Increased Complications in UK Study
One healthcare center routinely offered the procedure with positive results.
07/15/2024
Intracameral Antibiotic Use Doesn’t Raise Risk of Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis
Meta-analysis revealed incidence was comparable when using 1% povidone iodine disinfection with selective antibiotic prophylaxis vs. routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
06/21/2024
Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Shown to Decrease Cataract Risk
This was observed against different frequencies, durations and intensities of physical activity.
06/04/2024
Non-White Race, Older Age, Diabetes Elevate Risk of Post-Cataract Corneal Edema
Minority status confers the greatest influence, raising questions about healthcare usage, socioeconomic factors and the late presentation of advanced cataracts.
05/30/2024
Post-cataract IOP Spike is Significant Predictor of Spike in Fellow Eye
Patients were more likely to experience another incident even after accounting for other risk factors, according to an ARVO abstract.
05/15/2024
Rho-Kinase Inhibitor Exhibits Protective Effect After Cataract Surgery
In a recent study, endothelial cell loss in patients administered ripasudil was one-third that of untreated patients.
05/03/2024
Meta-analysis Credits Trifocal IOLs as Best for Near Vision Correction
EDOF lenses were cited for superior intermediate correction. Both options demonstrated good safety and efficacy.
04/18/2024
Cataract Surgery May Cognitively Benefit Older Patients
A recent literature review showed a 25% lower risk of impaired mental faculties in those who underwent the procedure vs. individuals with uncorrected lens opacity.
02/12/2024
Researchers Advocate Routine Prophylaxis Against Post-Cataract IOP Spike
The most effective medication classes in a recent study were topical CAI/beta-blocker combos and intracameral cholinergics. Topical alpha-agonists were the least effective.
02/09/2024
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
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August 20, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Joshua Davidson, OD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
