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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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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…
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Cosmetic iris implants dubbed ‘public safety hazard
New Orleans—Cosmetic iris implants were first developed in Panama, where more than 700 people received bilateral implants between 2006 and 2010, said Tal Raviv, MD, speaking at Cornea Day at…
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Surgeon: Patients need to be educated on dangers of cosmetic iris implants
NEW ORLEANS — Patients who are interested in receiving cosmetic iris implants to change the color of their eyes need to be educated on the ocular complications associated with the…
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After Cataract Surgery, Hoping to Toss the Glasses
Two years ago, Anne Collins of Arlington, Va., who has been wearing glasses since fifth grade, noticed she had trouble reading the overhead street signs while driving. Cataracts, the clouding…
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OSN Cornea Health Round Table: Infection detection, prevention and treatment
At OSN New York 2014, Terry Kim, MD, OSN Cornea/External Disease Board Member, led a panel of experts in a discussion on detection, prevention and treatment of adenovirus, TASS, MRSA…
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Phaco Technology: What’s Under the Hood — And Why It Matters
BY RENÉ LUTHE, SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Ever since Charlie Kelmans fateful visit to a dentist inspired him to adapt an ultrasound teeth-cleaning device for cataract surgery, phacoemulsification has progressed steadily…
