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FDA approvals in 2025: What changed and why it matters for ophthalmologists | Ophthalmology Times
Editor’s Note: This content was generated with the assistance of AI. From first-in-class pharmacologic therapies to next-generation retinal durability strategies and less invasive surgical platforms, 2025 emerged as a pivotal year for the ophthalmic pipeline. Over the past 12 months,…
Precision strategy: Optimizing visual outcomes with advanced small-aperture lenses | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Wirestock) A recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable addressed the pathway to achieving optimized visual outcomes using an advanced small-aperture IOL (IC-8 Apthera; Bausch + Lomb Surgical). Mark Lobanoff, MD, an ophthalmologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota, shared the highlights…
Researchers assess atropine and cyclopentolate for detecting premyopia in young children | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) A comparison of 2 cycloplegic agents, atropine and cyclopentolate, in preschool children for cycloplegia found that atropine was associated with less myopic refraction compared with cyclopentolate and may potentially avoid the overestimation of premyopia prevalence,1 reported first…
New study links rising myopia rates in China to environmental factors | Ophthalmology Times
A new epidemiology study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reported that the prevalence rates and severity of myopia have seen major increases between generations because of increased axial elongation in the children. The investigators, led by first author…
Next-generation IOLs advance complex cataract care
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Mohammed) Cataract surgery in patients who have previously undergone refractive procedures, such as LASIK or radial keratotomy (RK), presents unique challenges, noted Steven J. Dell, MD, medical director of Dell Laser Consultants in Austin, Texas, during an Ophthalmology…
Johnson & Johnson Invests in Start-Up TECLens
Johnson & Johnson has recently finalized a strategic investment in TECLens, a pioneering start-up focused on advancing nonincisional refractive correction technology through corneal cross-linking (CXL). The investment, part of a co-leading effort in TECLens’ Series A funding round, underscores Johnson…
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…
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,…
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…
5 Dos and 5 Don’ts After Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery has become a popular solution for correcting vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While the procedure is known for its high success rate and quick recovery times, proper post-operative care is crucial to achieve optimal…