Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Lens Exchange R. Bruce Wallace III INTRODUCTION Unlike laser vision correction of the cornea, refractive lens exchange (RLE) is still in relative infancy. However, many forces are at play…
Management of Astigmatism in Conjunction with Lens Surgery
Management of Astigmatism in Conjunction with Lens Surgery Louis D. Nichamin When assessing recent changes in modern cataract and intraocular implant (IOL) surgery, arguably, the single most pressing challenge facing…
Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Use in Pseudophakia
Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Use in Pseudophakia Adam H. Rogers Caroline R. Baumal Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a significant cause of treatable visual loss occurring after cataract surgery. PCO is at…
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery Robert J. Cionni Michael E. Snyder Robert H. Osher THE HISTORY OF CATARACT SURGERY The unprecedented success of contemporary cataract surgery has been the result of continuing innovation…
Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation
Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation Neil J. Friedman Timothy T. Khater Douglas D. Koch The role of secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has evolved with advances in cataract surgery. Traditionally, most…
Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVD): Physical Characteristics, Clinical Applications, and Complications
Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVD): Physical Characteristics, Clinical Applications, and Complications Stephen S. Lane Dr. Lane has no commercial or proprietary interest in the products discussed and will not receive any…
Techniques of Phacoemulsification
Techniques of Phacoemulsification Mark Packer INTRODUCTION The principle technical features of phacoemulsification include: 1. construction of watertight, self-sealing corneal incisions; 2. successful completion of an intact, round, centered capsulorrhexis with…
Cystoid Macular Edema: Diagnosis and Management
Cystoid Macular Edema: Diagnosis and Management Hyung Cho Torsten W. Wiegand Jeffrey S. Heier Cataracts represent the most common treatable cause for visual impairment in the United States as well…
Principles and Basic Techniques of Ocular Microsurgery
Principles and Basic Techniques of Ocular Microsurgery Marian S. Macsai The outcome of ocular microsurgery depends on various factors, which include the surgeon’s technical skill, experience, knowledge of the basic…
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome—A Review and Video
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome—A Review and Video David F. Chang The author has no direct financial interest in any material or method mentioned. Dr. Chang is a consultant for Advanced…
