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Inside the clinic: Surgeon shares real-world experience | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) One of the most striking results with the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL; RxSight) is how quickly patients achieve excellent vision. With traditional IOLs, vision is expected to stabilize gradually over several days as the eye heals. With…
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,…
Surgeon reflection: What patient case stayed with you in 2025? | Ophthalmology Times
Neda Shamie reflects on a 2025 case that reminded her how trust, patience, and communication are as critical as any surgical technique. (Image credit: AdobeStock/LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS) As the year draws to a close, many clinicians are taking stock of the…
Key Clinical Takeaways From Case-Based Discussions on Advanced IOL Selection | Ophthalmology Times
This concluding segment synthesizes the most important lessons attendees gained from reviewing three diverse cataract cases. For case one, the primary takeaway was the importance of anchoring IOL selection to patient identity, lifestyle, and expectations, with the enVista Envy lens…
IOL Selection and Expectation Management in a Hyperopic Patient With Astigmatism Considering Advanced Lenses | Ophthalmology Times
This final case discussed a 58-year-old hyperopic male with significant astigmatism and visually limiting cataracts who initially presented seeking LASIK but was determined to be a poor refractive surgery candidate. The panel reviewed corneal topography demonstrating oblique astigmatism and low…
IOL Selection Using a Light Adjustable Lens in a Post-LASIK Painter With Color Sensitivity | Ophthalmology Times
This case focused on a 70-year-old female painter with declining near vision, a history of myopic LASIK, and strong preferences for spectacle independence and accurate color perception. Given her profession, the group discussed how artists and photographers may be particularly…
Spotlight on women’s health: Understanding thyroid eye disease | Ophthalmology Times
Image by Jennifer Toomey/MJH Life Sciences using AI Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves ophthalmopathy or Graves eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system targets tissues related to the thyroid.1 This leads to inflammation…
The Art and Science of Presbyopia Correction: Navigating the IOL Patient Journey | Ophthalmology Times
Presbyopia-correcting IOLs have undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. The once-limited options for patients seeking reduced spectacle dependence after cataract surgery have evolved into a diverse and sophisticated array of IOL technologies, including trifocal, extended depth-of-focus (EDOF), small-aperture, light-adjustable,…
AAO 2025 Takeaways: Cornea, refractive surgery, and aesthetics redefined | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Pixel-Shot) Editor’s Note: This content was generated with the assistance of AI. AAO 2025 delivered major insights into anterior segment innovation, spanning corneal cross-linking care, refractive surgery evolution, and energy-based aesthetic technology. Presentations from Reena Gupta, MD; Arjan…
LASIK and beyond: Navigating the changing landscape of refractive surgery | Ophthalmology Times
Ophthalmologists share how emerging LASIK techniques and technologies are improving outcomes and shaping the future of refractive surgery. (Image credit: AdobeStock/rohane) Refractive surgery continues to transform, with innovations in LASIK and other vision-correction procedures improving precision and patient outcomes. The…