Ophthalmology Times Europeophthalmology news, features, events and interviews in cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina and much more.Lens refilling brings accommodation two steps closer- September 15, 2008 Ophthalmology is perhaps two steps closer to a possible clinical application of lens refilling with silicon gel for restoring ocular accommodation thanks to a refined procedure developed by Dr Okihiro Nishi, MD of the Nishi Eye Hospital, Japan.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Lens-refilling-brings-acc... Bimanual vs coaxial MICS: who wins- September 15, 2008 Bimanual microincision cataract surgery (MICS) and microaxial phacolemulsification provide optically better incisions but bimanual MICS respects more corneal prolateness than microaxial phaco, Mr Jorge Alio, told delegates. &34;MICS is associated with less corneal oedema in the short term and less inducation of corneal aberrations in the long term,&34; he said.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Bimanual-vs-coaxial-MICS-... FLEx: just as effective but cheaper than Femto-LASIK- September 15, 2008 Refractive outcomes for Femtosecond Lenticule Extraction (FLEx) are getting close to those of eximer-based Femto-LASIK, and patients are expressing high degrees of satisfaction with both techniques, Dr Walter Sekundo told delegates at a session on current trends in laser refractive surgery.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/FLEx-just-as-effective-bu... Tiolat Oy announces new name and expansion plans- September 15, 2008 On August 20th, Tiolat Oy, manufacturer of the iCare Tonometer, underwent a makeover and changed its name to iCare Finland Oy. In a conversation with Ophthalmology Times Europe, newly-appointed CEO Ari Tiukkanen outlined the reasons behind the recent name change, and discussed how the new name fits into the company's plans for the future.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Tiolat-Oy-announces-new-n... B&L is not sitting still- September 15, 2008 Bausch & Lomb have been busy this year, using the opportunity presented by the ESCRS congress to make several announcements concerning their cataract and refractive business.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/BampL-is-not-sitting-stil... Alcon launches new generation ReSTOR- September 15, 2008 Alcon, Inc has launched the +3.0 Add Power AcrySof ReSTOR aspheric intraocular lens (IOL) with blue light filter. The lens completed CE mark approval in the third quarter of 2007 and will be available throughout the EU beginning next week.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Alcon-launches-new-genera... Intrastromal presbyopia treatment impresses- September 15, 2008 In a worldwide first, Dr Luis Ruiz presented the preliminary clinical results of an ongoing pilot study concentrating on the non-invasive intrastromal correction of presbyopia.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Intrastromal-presbyopia-t... One-click diagnostics from WaveLight- September 14, 2008 WaveLight today introduced the Allegro BioGraph, a combined Biometer using the OLCR (Optical Low Coherence Reflectometry) measuring principle. For use in cataract and refractive surgery, the device delivers contact-free measurement, supplying data on axial eye dimensions and the complete anterior segment in a single, one-click measurement.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/One-click-diagnostics-fro... Surgeon controversially shuns multifocal IOLs- September 14, 2008 Monovision offers a safe and an effective option while multifocals are a high risk strategy, Dr Graham D. Barrett controversially told delegates during a session that discussed whether surgeons should introduce multifocal IOLs (MFIOLs) into their practice.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/Surgeon-controversially-s... How to achieve the perfect multifocal IOL implantation- September 14, 2008 Good multifocal IOL (MFIOL) candidates are highly motivated to be spectacle independent and tend to have an easy going and adaptable personality. They have healthy eyes and a low degree of astigmatism. Hyperopic presbyopes tend to make the best candidates.http://www.oteurope.com/ophthalmologytimeseurope/ESCRS+2008+news/How-to-achieve-the-perfec... |