Eyeworld

SEP 2019

EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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C Dr. Walton, however, doesn't find this discussion dif- ficult. He said he tells patients that this technology allows them to fine-tune their vision without the cataract in the way, but Medicare and insurance do not cover this technol- ogy. Dr. Waltz was a principle investigator of the U.S. FDA PMA trial for the LAL from 2012. That LAL trial was a toric trial and Dr. Waltz said it produced the best uncor- rected visual results in a clinical trial he has ever observed. "The LAL is likely to have a profound effect on IOL choice and visual outcomes in the years to come," he said. One possible drawback of the technology is that patients have to wear UV-blocking glasses until the final treatment is locked in, which can be for about 3 weeks postop. As such, Dr. Walton thinks patients will want their second cataract surgery performed shortly after the first to reduce total UV protection time and allow both eyes to be adjusted together. Look to Stephens for anterior and posterior micro-instruments. I N S T R U M E N T S | S I N G L E U S E | D R Y E Y E | B I O L O G I C S Stephens Instruments | 2500 Sandersville Rd | Lexington KY 40511 USA Toll Free ( USA ) 800.354.7848 | info@stephensinst.com | stephensinst.com © 2019 Stephens Instruments. All rights reserved. Microsure Instruments are an excellent choice for anterior and posterior microsurgery. Available with 23ga and 25ga stainless steel tips and lightweight titanium grips, they offer the precision and durability needed for delicate procedures. All of our instruments are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. You can feel confident in the high quality and superior service that Stephens is known for. Stephens – more than instruments. 23GA & 25GA NOW AVAILABLE ST5-7035 Utrata Capsulorhexis ST5-7000 Straight Serrated Jaws ST7-1715 Curved Scissors Adjusting an RxSight lens Source: Bennett Walton, MD

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