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EyeWorld interviews Dr. Tal Raviv about Astigmatism and Cataracts
During the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting in LA this year, EyeWorld interviewed Dr. Raviv about his presentation in one of the featured symposiums on ‘astigmatism…
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What Footgear do Cataract Surgeons Wear when Operating?
From The May/June Issue of Millennial Eye Dr. Tal Raviv interviewed leading ophthalmic surgeons on what foot wear they use in the operating room. Since cataract surgeons have to control two…
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Dr. Raviv travels to Prague to present at annual European meeting of AECOS (American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery)
Prague was the setting for the 2017 annual European congress of AECOS, where a highly regarded group of international ophthalmic surgeons met to discuss the latest advancements in LASIK and refractive…
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Telerefraction – Will telehealth startups disrupt in-office refraction?
Dr. Raviv reviews the startups tackling the century old in office refraction.
Several startups have recently arisen to digitize, and possibly supersede, the 100 year old, in-office phoropter-based refraction. “Which is better? one or two?” may be a phrase of the past if these startups have their way. But accuracy, reproducibility and other regulatory challenges need to be overcome. -
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Cosmetic Iris Implant Complications
Wendy Lee, MD interviews Tal Raviv MD, FACS about the dangers of cosmetic iris implants. Tal Raviv, MD, discusses complications of unapproved cosmetic iris implants such as Bright Ocular. Dr.…
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Femtosecond Laser for Complex Cataracts – When to use it and when not to.
Below is an excerpt from Dr. Raviv’s published article in the February edition of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today about laser cataract surgery for complex cataracts. Femtosecond lasers for cataract…
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New products augment femtosecond laser cataract surgery platform
Two new product offerings are designed to improve the speed, safety and versatility of cataract surgery performed with a specific femtosecond laser. In October 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Calculating for Success: IOLs in Difficult Eyes
Careful biometry and corneal health are as important as choice of formula. Dr. Harold Ridley (1906-2001), who implanted the first intraocular lens in 1949, lived to see cataract surgery evolve…
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Odd Couple: Multifocals And Post-refractive Eyes
For the right patients, multifocal IOLs can offer acute near and distance vision without sacrificing the middle range. Eyes with prior refractive surgery have traditionally been considered poor candidates. Thanks…
