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Local anaesthesia for cataract surgery
January 6, 2010
A comparative evaluation of local anaesthesia for cataract surgery, published in The Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery says that randomized clinical trials are needed to facilitate statistical methods of metaanalysis to establish convincingly the overall benefits and efficacy of the various local anesthesia procedures in cataract surgery.
Researchers uncover genetic link to age-related cataracts
August 19, 2009
Researchers in Cleveland have discovered the first gene associated with the formation of age-related cataracts. EphA2 encodes an enzyme that plays a role in the repair of proteins in the lens of the eye after they become damaged and clump together, according to the investigators.
Clinical trials show promise to help mydriasis during cataract surgery
August 19, 2009
Results from the Omeros Corporation for the Phase I/Phase II clinical trial of OMS302, a proprietary combination of an anti-inflammatory agent and an agent that causes pupil dilation (mydriasis) are said to be promising.
Ketolorac tromethamine should be available in September
August 19, 2009
Allergan Inc. expects its ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.45% (Acuvail) to be available in the United States in September. The preservative-free formulation of ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation after cataract surgery and received FDA approval at the end of July, the company announced.
Post cataract surgery pain treatment gets thumbs up
August 5, 2009
ACUVAIL (Allergan), the ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution, which acts as a treatment for inflammation and pain after cataract surgery has been approved by the FDA.
Cataract articles
The experience of international surgery — a blog
Performing surgery in unfamiliar surroundings.
Laser enables fast ablation; increases safety, efficacy
A superior refractive corneal correction can be achieved by the preservation of corneal tissue as well as optimization of ablation profiles that are better adapted to human sight.
Femtosecond laser: Beyond capsultomy
Several manufacturers are developing femtosecond laser technology as a tool for multiple applications in cataract surgery. Three surgeons, who presented at this year's ESCRS Congress look at its uses and results.
One-piece design provides additional benefit to an already successful implant
A new Tecnis intraocular lens harnesses the ease of implantation of a one-piece implant design and combines it with a glistening-free hydrophobic acrylic material for another next generation IOL.
Three surgeons discuss options for eyes with IFIS
An ophthalmic viscosurgical device is a helpful adjuvant in a multimodal approach for performing cataract surgery in patients with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, according to three surgeons.
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