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What Is Lens Replacement Surgery?
Lens replacement surgery, also known as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or Clear Lens Extraction (CLE), is a procedure designed to improve vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one. This surgery is particularly beneficial for those who…
Your Complete Guide to Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure that improves vision by removing cloudy lenses from the eyes and replacing them with artificial lenses. As technology advances and techniques improve, understanding the nuances of cataract surgery is crucial for anyone considering…
Melt Pharmaceuticals Launches MELT-300 Phase 3 Program
Melt Pharmaceuticals has completed the dosing of its first patient in its phase 3 program for MELT-300, marking a crucial step in evaluating the safety and efficacy of this pioneering product. MELT-300 is a non-intravenous, non-opioid tablet comprising fixed doses…
AAO’s Tool for Enhanced IOL Cataract Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the Assessment of IntraOcular Lens Implant Symptoms (AIOLIS), developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), as a Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT). This designation empowers medical device sponsors to employ…
Exclusive Interview with Prof. Dr. Oliver Findl
*If you are interested in becoming a part of our OBN Spotlight TV series, reach us at info@ophthalmologybreakingnews.com. Q1: As you reflect on the recent ESCRS 2023 Congress, could you share with us the key highlights and breakthroughs in cataract…
KDB GLIDE FDA 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Glaucoma Use
New World Medical announced a significant milestone with the receipt of 510(k) indication expansion from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for KDB (Kahook Dual Blade) GLIDE. This clearance allows for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in adult…
Resin Technology Could Improve 3D Printing of Intraocular Devices
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a novel resin suitable for 3D printing intraocular devices. This pioneering innovation holds the potential to revolutionize the production of eye implants, which are crucial for cataract and refractive surgeries,…
How to Slow The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is one of the most common eye health issues in children and means that they can’t see objects that are far away, causing their vision to blur. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 8 and 12…
The Basics of Excimer Laser
In the field of ophthalmology, laser technology is used in many basic and clinical disciplines and specialities. It has played an important role in promoting the development of ophthalmology. Advancements in technology have allowed improvements in the surgical safety, efficacy, speed…
Slowing The Myopia In Children With Contact Lenses
Are you prescribing contact lenses for myopia management? We ask this question at the start of every myopia management lecture we deliver. Over the past two years, we have gone from having audiences with no hands raised to now having…