Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

Updates on refractive surgery and vision correction technologies, including LASIK, SMILE, IOLs, and corneal procedures. Focuses on outcomes data, patient selection, and innovation.

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

VISUMAX 800 lenticule extraction linked to high satisfaction and spectacle independence

Lenticule extraction with the VISUMAX 800 was associated with high patient satisfaction, substantial independence from corrective lenses, and few reports of severe visual disturbances, according to a study. The prospective, non-randomized, multicenter international study enrolled patients with myopia up to -10.00 diopters and astigmatism up to 5.00 diopters who underwent bilateral lenticule extraction using the... ...

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

First-in-human study underway for non-invasive vision correction technology

TECLens, Inc., announced that the first patient has undergone treatment with its quantitative corneal crosslinking (qCXL™) technology. The first-in-human trial is assessing...

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

Tips to successfully integrate EVO ICL into office-based surgery

This approach maximizes the clinical advantages of EVO ICL with the practice-building benefits of OBS The contents of this article are informational...

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Cornea and External Disease

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Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

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Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

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Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

VISUMAX 800 lenticule extraction linked to high satisfaction and spectacle independence

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

First-in-human study underway for non-invasive vision correction technology

TECLens, Inc., announced that the first patient has undergone treatment with its quantitative corneal crosslinking (qCXL™) technology. The first-in-human trial is assessing the safety and efficacy of the CXLens® system...

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

Tips to successfully integrate EVO ICL into office-based surgery

This approach maximizes the clinical advantages of EVO ICL with the practice-building benefits of OBS The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended to be a...

Spotlight Series

Spotlight on ACUVUE®

This Spotlight Series article is editorially independent content. Astigmatism affects approximately 50% of the population, making it one of the most prevalent vision disorders. It results from irregularities in the...

Refractive Surgery/Vision Correction

EVO ICL plays a strategic role in my refractive business model

The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. This editorial presents the views and...

Cornea and External Disease

Who is the ideal candidate for EVO ICL?

Neda Nikpoor, MD, an ophthalmologist at Jenkins Eye Care in Honolulu, Hawaii, spoke with Ophthalmology 360 about her experience using EVO ICL and who the ideal patient is for this...

Cornea and External Disease

Impact of corneal size on refractive surgery outcomes highlighted in new research

Corneal diameter significantly influences the preoperative screening process for corneal refractive surgery, according to a study. Smaller corneal diameters, in particular, have a more substantial impact on corneal morphology and...