American Academy of Ophthalmology
Washington, DC:
Surgical Rehabilitation of Complex Panuveitis
This video demonstrates the use of cataract surgery, pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal steroids for managing a 38-year-old patient with chronic panuveitis and cataract.
Evolving Surgical Techniques With Laser Cataract Surgery
The new systems can help surgeons preserve the integrity of the capsular bag, enhancing surgeons’ confidence in safety and minimizing complications.
What is Low Vision and its Rehabilitation?
Low vision is a condition in which the vision is very poor and cannot be corrected with any medical or surgical treatment. The poor vision is caused by either ocular conditions like Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and eye injury or systemic diseases like diabetes. Irrespective of the cause, the vision cannot be restored and it is usually managed with vision rehabilitation with some devices and techniques in order for the patient to perform …
What is a Sclerotomy?
A sclerotomy is a surgical procedure that creates an incision in the sclera of the eye. This procedure is normally performed to correct scleral defects that arise as the result of ocular diseases such as glaucoma.
What is the Vitreous?
The vitreous causes most surgical diseases of the retina. If everyone had a vitrectomy (to remove the vitreous), many people retinal patients couldn't lose vision!
Surgical Tips for Toric Lens Rotation
In this surgical video, Drs. Shu Feng and colleagues demonstrate rotation of a toric IOL.
Why Are My Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments Turning Colors?
The reasons for your ophthalmic surgical instruments turning colors stem from errors in the sterilization process. Find out how to avoid these mistakes!
10 Features to Consider When Buying Surgical Loupes for Your Operating Theater
10 Features to Consider When Buying Surgical Loupes for Your Operating Theater. Sport frames surgical loupes, prescription glasses with surgical loupes. Magnifying loupes provide doctors magnification during complex medical procedures. Comfortable surgical loupes.
How The Human Eye Evolved To Be So Complex
Eyes are so complex that some say natural selection couldn’t possibly be how they formed. So, how did eyes evolve? These Eye Floaters Live Inside You! ►►►► h...
Surgical removal of post-LASIK epithelial ingrowth: Does technique matter?
This retrospective study evaluated visual outcomes and recurrence rates after surgical removal of epithelial ingrowth (EI) after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
