An 88-year-old man, with a history of a retained right dislocated intraocular lens and secondary lens insertion, presented to our department with reduced vision. He had undergone uncomplicated ...
When it comes to choosing an intraocular lens (IOL) to replace the eye's own natural lens, many cataract patients go with a multifocal option that allows them to see both far away and close-up. While ...
Here are 17 facts and business and legal issues about premium intraocular lenses, a recent technology that can free many cataract surgery patients from having to wear eyeglasses. 1. In one of the few ...
The eye's natural crystalline lens can be replaced with an artificial lens—known as an intraocular lens—to restore clarity and lead to a vast improvement in quality of life for patients with cataracts ...
Nearly three million cataract surgeries are performed every year in the United States. The majority of patients must wear prescription glasses after the procedure to see properly. But a new technology ...
What are the signs that show I need cataract surgery? “There are several key signs that someone may need cataract surgery,” ...
As we age, our eyesight can change, including our ability to see things clearly both up close and at a distance. For many of us, this is when the idea of having multiple prescriptions and spectacles ...
Billing practices with respect to premium intraocular lenses (“IOLs”) implanted in surgery centers can create various risks for the surgery center. These risks arise when a physician supplies the ...
Celebrating 75 years of intraocular lens advancements that have improved care for millions of cataract patients. On November 29, 1949, Sir Harold Ridley performed a surgical procedure to replace a ...