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Dear Colleagues, In the past decade there have been many exciting advancements in refractive cataract surgery. With the latest intraocular lens technology and a variety of lens options available, clinicians can customize treatment and maximize outcomes for each and every patient. In this issue of...

When evaluating the patient, it is important to get to know them well. What do they do for a living? Are they retired? What are their visual demands in life? Do they do a lot of nighttime driving or spend a lot of time on the computer? What are their visual priorities? One critical question to ask...

Careful assessment and management of the ocular surface is vital for optimal post operative refractive outcomes. The air-tear film interface is the highest index of refraction and can interfere with preoperative measurements if it is unstable or there is underlying corneal pathology as listed below...

In the past decade there have been many exciting advances in refractive cataract surgery. With the latest intraocular lens technology and a variety of lens options available, clinicians can customize treatment and maximize outcomes for each and every patient. In this issue of Eye Insights, part one...

With the expanded selection of presbyopia correcting IOLs, it is crucial to educate patients about potential risks and help manage their expectations. Some patients may still need to wear spectacles post operatively for certain conditions, such as reading fine print or night driving. Patients who...

Risk Factors In general, cataract surgery is extremely successful, and patients are satisfied with the outcome, especially if they have been counseled on what to expect. Occasionally, residual refractive error may require a secondary procedure (such as a laser vision correction enhancement) or...