Scleral approaches to presbyopia moving from niche to mainstream
Among the many options for presbyopia, scleral approaches stand out for their unique attempt to tackle the roots of the problem, restoring physiological function rather than aiming for optical compensation. They had a slow takeoff and limited acceptance, but step by step, through a long path of research and technological upgrades, they continue to move forward. According to several surgeons, they might be the ideal solution for plano or near-plano presbyopia, when the lens is still clear. They are minimally invasive procedures that preserve the visual axis, and patients’ visual experiences can be outstandingly good, even beyond what measurements say.
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Microporation may address aging in eye
LAS VEGAS — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, AnnMarie Hipsley, DPT, PhD, discusses microporation therapeutics and its potential role in presbyopia treatment.
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Laser Scleral Microporation (LSM) is a therapy which represents the first biomechanical solution to the biomechanical problems of progressive presbyopia. The therapy is performed using the VisioLite® Ophthalmic Laser system developed by Ace Vision Group (AVG). Today, having no biomechanical option able to meet the loss of dynamic range of focus (DRoF) that occurs with progressive …
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BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@ASCRS, AnnMarie Hipsley, DPT, PhD, and George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, discuss the latest advances in laser scleral microporation.Hipsley said that the GenII VisioLite laser for laser scleral microporation (LSM) is on the pathway to commercialization and may be available by the end of the year.
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