Regional EuroTimes
Date Posted 11/08/2009
Studies on oldest IOL provide clues that may lower PCO incidence
In the years since Harold Ridley invented the IOL, several changes have been made in IOL material and design. This was helpful in reducing the incidence of posterior capsule opacification and other complications. Recent studies from South Carolina have shown that some of the features of Ridley’s original lens may provide clues to help in designing modern lenses to reduce such complications according to Andreas F Borkenstein MD.
Several authors have noticed that total filling of the capsular bag with a lens made of a soft biomaterial may, by filling the space where opaque material normally is situated, reduce PCO. This has been seen in animal models and in laboratory experience but rarely shown conclusively in clinical studies. However, an opportunity to address this issue has recently arisen during laboratory studies where Dr Borkenstein and his colleagues made several observations of eyes containing Ridley’s original IOL. Dr Borkenstein, in a presentation to the 13th ESCRS Winter Meeting in Rome, noted that new data shows that the concept of capsular bag filling helps in understanding the pathogenesis and hence the treatment of PCO. These lenses help demonstrate that this concept is correct, Dr Borkenstein said.
eTIMES newsletter
eTIMES is a new bi-monthly newsletter with the latest breaking news from the ESCRS and the world of ophthalmology.
eTIMES is a new bi-monthly newsletter with the latest breaking news from the ESCRS and the world of ophthalmology.
Media Guide 2010
Results from our readership survey plus information about advertising in EuroTimes
Results from our readership survey plus information about advertising in EuroTimes
Podcasts
Eye Contact features interviews with key opinion leaders in the world of ophthalmology
Eye Contact features interviews with key opinion leaders in the world of ophthalmology
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
www.eurotimes.org
EuroTimes Breaking News
Faster lasers and better lens surgery are improving options for higher myopes
Date Posted 07/09/2010 MORE HERE...
All-laser LASIK with Ziemer LDV femtosecond and Allegretto Wave Eye-Q provides highly satisfactory visual outcomes
Date Posted 07/09/2010 MORE HERE...
Removing epithelium with laser speeds healing and reduces pain of corneal surface ablation
Date Posted 07/09/2010 MORE HERE...
Ridley Lecture looks at life and death on the posterior capsule
Date Posted 06/09/2010 MORE HERE...
Evidence-based data a top priority for ESCRS
Date Posted 05/09/2010 MORE HERE...
New technology for measuring cornea biomechanics
Date Posted 05/09/2010 MORE HERE...
Industry Breaking News
Rayner launches small-incision IOL injector system
Date Posted 16/08/2010 MORE HERE...
OptiMedica sells retina and glaucoma business to Topcon
Date Posted 16/08/2010 MORE HERE...
Carl Zeiss Meditec announces 20 per cent increase in third quarter revenue
Date Posted 16/08/2010 MORE HERE...
New languages to select from on the Megatron® S4
Date Posted 16/08/2010 MORE HERE...