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Increased understanding of fluidics has contributed to the evolution of vitrectomy cutters

Implementation of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) into surgical practice may help improve efficiency and enable more patients to be treated, while maintaining excellent efficacy and safety outcomes

Managing ocular surface diseases (OSD), especially dry-eye disease (DED), is critical to improve visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after cataract surgery.

Utilizing accurate Lens Constants for specific IOL models and employing an appropriate new generation IOL formula can improve the refractive outcome of a cataract procedure

Astigmatism occurs when light entering the eye does not converge at a single focal point in the back of the eye, but instead focuses at two different locations.

There is extensive evidence in literature supporting the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of various glaucoma types, including primary open angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, pigmentary…

Vitroretinal surgery is a relatively “new” specialty that has advanced as technology has evolved

Surgical vitrectomy consoles have evolved tremendously and have incorporated the functions necessary for the vitreoretinal surgeon to perform safe and efficient surgery

The determinates of flow rate in vitreoretinal procedures are complex, due to the unpredictable nature of the vitreous and how various parameters interact with each other.