Cataract surgery in highly hyperopic eyes with short axial lengths and significant corneal astigmatism is technically demanding. The shallower anterior … More
Tag: hyperopia
2297: hyperopia on the brain!
People like what they like, what they are used to, what just feels right. That applies for many things in … More
2067: challenges with ocular albinism
While ocular albinism is a rare condition, every cataract surgeon will encounter this condition over the course of a career, … More
1862: nanophthalmic eye cataract surgery
Experienced cataract surgeons know that the most challenging cataract cases are often the nanophthalmic eyes. These tiny eyes have a … More
1776: refractive lens exchange for hyperopia
For patients over age 60 with significant degrees of hyperopia, a refractive lens exchange (RLE) tends to be the preferred … More
1731: small eye, shallow AC, high hyperopia
As surgeons, we love it when we can make an incredible improvement in the lives of our patients. An added … More
1619: high power IOLs for radial keratotomy
Over the course of decades, we have found that radial keratotomy (RK) keeps flattening the cornea. Initially these previously myopic … More
1610: poly-pseudophakia 2 IOLs in 1 eye
Nanophthalmic eyes are among the most challenging when it comes to cataract surgery. There are additional risks and the working … More
1500: high hyperopia cataract surgery
This is a very small eye with an axial length of 20.4 mm and an anterior chamber depth of just … More
1136: Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
For high degrees of hyperopia in presbyopic patients, the best surgical solution is refractive lens exchange. For a younger patient, … More