October 2003
Chief Medical Editor's Page
IOL Innovation Marches Onward
The Clinical Reality of Keratorefractive Surgery
One viewpoint on new laser technologies and treatment options.
IOL Power Calculation Accuracy
Advice on how to avoid common errors.
Managing Refractive Errors After PKP
PRK with adjunctive mitomycin C seems to be a safe and effective option in these patients.
Is There a Connection Between LASIK and RRD?
The literature highlights the continuing controversy.
Cataract Challenge
IOL Selection Issues After RK
Refractive Challenge
Treating Abnormal LASIK Flaps
The SmartIOL
Testing accommodative theory.
The Light Adjustable Lens
The surgeon may optimize this IOL’s power postoperatively.
The AcrySof Natural IOL
A lens implant that filters blue light may protect the retina.
The AcrySof Single-Piece Toric IOL
One surgeon’s technique for managing pre-existing astigmatism.
The Phakic Refractive Lens
The implantation technique for myopic and hyperopic correction.
The Verisyse Phakic IOL
A new option for high refractive errors.
The Kelman Duet Implant
Clinical experience with this unique phakic IOL.
The VISION MEMBRANE Phakic IOL
This lens’ large-diameter, vaulted optic minimizes the incidence of postoperative halos.
Wavefront-Guided Enhancements
Improving higher-order aberrations and contrastsensitivity in symptomatic post-LASIK eyes.
Innovations
A preview of today’s new products
5 Questions
Dr. Colin discusses refractive surgery trends in France and his research on corneal ring segments.
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