It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Dr Mitchell A Jackson (Jacksoneye, Lake Villa, IL, USA)  who shared surgical pearls from his presentation, on successful IOL exchange with an open capsule. Questions:     What risks are associated with intraocular lens (IOL) exchange with an open capsule? (0:19)     What […]

We were delighted to speak with Dr Mitchell A Jackson (Jacksoneye, Lake Villa, IL, USA) on his views about the main challenges faced by ophthalmic surgeons today, and common reasons for IOL exchange. Questions: 1. What are the biggest challenges facing ophthalmologic surgeons today? (0:19) 2. What are the most common reasons for intraocular lens […]

We were delighted to speak with Dr Kenneth A Beckman (Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, Westerville, OH, USA) on his highlights from Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2023, and his views on the future of intraocular lens technology. Questions: What have been your highlights of Hawaiian Eye and Retina 2023? (0:20) What have been the most […]

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet with Dr Kenneth A Beckman (Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, Westerville, OH, USA)  about his presentation on implantation of intraocular lenses in eyes with complex corneas. Questions: 1. What corneal issues would make a patient a poor candidate for presbyopic lenses? (0:22) 2. What factors […]

World Glaucoma Week kicks off on 12 March, 2023, with the aim of raising awareness of the impact of this devastating disease. The key to preventing needless vision impairment is prompt diagnosis and treatment. However, many are unaware they have the disease or do not have access to much-needed care. This is particularly true in […]

Editorial Board member, Dr Marjan Farid (University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA) talked us through her presentation at this year’s Hawaiian Eye and Retina meeting, sharing her insight on causes and surgical options for correcting residual refractive error after cataract surgery. Questions: What is the incidence of residual refractive error after cataract surgery, and […]

It was a real pleasure to catch up with our Editorial Board member, Dr Marjan Farid (University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA), who gave us her insights on hot topics in cataract surgery from this year’s Hawaiian Eye and Retina meeting. She talked us through some of the new technologies that are set to […]

Dr Leonard K Seibold (University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA) talks us through his recent findings on refractive outcomes in patients undergoing cataract surgery. He discusses postoperative refractive surprises, including how to determine which patients are at greatest risk of refractive suprise, and shares his insights on avoiding it. Questions: Could you tell us a […]

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Members include nearly 10,000 researchers from over 75 countries. ARVO advances research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating and curing its disorders. In an insightful interview with touchOPHTHALMOLOGY, the […]