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September 18, 2008
September 18, 2008

AcrySof Phakic IOLs Receive European Approval

Alcon introduced its new Phakic IntraOcular Lens at this week’s European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Berlin.  This lens is an anterior chamber IOL that sits in front of the iris.  It is used to treat nearsightedness.  It offers the advantage of being a reversible procedure and having the ability to treat many…

September 11, 2008
September 11, 2008

What You Need to Know About Treating Cataracts & Astigmatisms

Another interesting article appears in this month’s Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. “Astigmatism management in cataract surgery with the Acrysof Toric IntraOcular Lens” by Bauer, deVries, Wrebers, Hendrikse, and Nuijys presents clinical data on the Acrysof Toric IOL. 53 eyes of 43 cataract patients were treated with implantation of this toric IOL. 90% achieved…

September 9, 2008
September 9, 2008

Cataract Surgery With Small Pupils: Malyugin Ring Revisited

In my August 12 post, I discussed the Malyugin ring and its effectiveness in treating cataracts with small pupils in patients on Flomax.  I find this innovative instrument to be critical in treating these difficult cases.   The following video does an excellent job explaining and showing its uses. Patients should be aware that this video…

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