The quest for spectacle independence: a comparison of multifocal intraocular lens implants and pseudophakic monovision for patients with presbyopia
S Greenstein, R Pineda - Seminars in ophthalmology, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
We performed a literature review comparing multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
with pseudophakic monovision to treat presbyopia. Multifocal IOLs utilize refractive or …
with pseudophakic monovision to treat presbyopia. Multifocal IOLs utilize refractive or …
[HTML][HTML] Accommodating intraocular lenses
JS Pepose, JS Burke, MA Qazi - Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 - Elsevier
With an explosive increase in the worldwide prevalence of presbyopia, development of an
accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) with expansive accommodative amplitude remains …
accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) with expansive accommodative amplitude remains …
[HTML][HTML] The prevalence and demographic associations of presenting near-vision impairment among adults living in the United States
Purpose To estimate prevalence of presenting near-vision impairment (PNVI) among people
aged≥ 50 years in the United States (US) and examine associations with …
aged≥ 50 years in the United States (US) and examine associations with …
Stretchable electronic platform for soft and smart contact lens applications
A Vásquez Quintero, R Verplancke… - Advanced Materials …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
A stretchable platform with spherical‐shaped electronics based on thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) is introduced for soft smart contact lenses. The low glass transition …
polyurethane (TPU) is introduced for soft smart contact lenses. The low glass transition …
[HTML][HTML] Power profiles of commercial multifocal soft contact lenses
E Kim, RC Bakaraju, K Ehrmann - Optometry and Vision Science, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Purpose To evaluate the optical power profiles of commercially available soft multifocal
contact lenses and compare their optical designs. Methods The power profiles of 38 types of …
contact lenses and compare their optical designs. Methods The power profiles of 38 types of …
[HTML][HTML] Adaptation to progressive additive lenses: potential factors to consider
TL Alvarez, EH Kim, B Granger-Donetti - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
People develop presbyopia as part of the normal aging process. Most presbyopes adapt to
progressive additive lens (PALs), while others do not. This investigation sought to determine …
progressive additive lens (PALs), while others do not. This investigation sought to determine …
[HTML][HTML] Suppression of presbyopia progression with pirenoxine eye drops: experiments on rats and non-blinded, randomized clinical trial of efficacy
Y Tsuneyoshi, A Higuchi, K Negishi, K Tsubota - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Various methods can correct presbyopia, but all require devices or surgeries. Recently,
supplements or warming devices to relieve presbyopic symptoms have been developed, but …
supplements or warming devices to relieve presbyopic symptoms have been developed, but …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of FDA safety and efficacy data for KAMRA and Raindrop corneal inlays
M Moshirfar, JD Desautels, RT Wallace… - International Journal …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AIM To provide a side-by-side analysis of the summary of safety and effectiveness data
(SSED) submitted to the FDA for the KAMRA and Raindrop corneal inlays for the correction …
(SSED) submitted to the FDA for the KAMRA and Raindrop corneal inlays for the correction …
Monovision versus multifocality for presbyopia: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
L Kelava, H Barić, M Bušić, I Čima, V Trkulja - Advances in therapy, 2017 - Springer
Introduction Refractive surgery in presbyopia tends to achieve spectacle independence with
minimal optical disturbances. We compared monovision to multifocality procedures …
minimal optical disturbances. We compared monovision to multifocality procedures …
[HTML][HTML] Knowledge, usage and barriers associated with contact lens wear in Ghana
Background Despite findings that contact lens wear for vision correction provides better
quality of life than spectacles, contact lens use in developing countries is low. This study …
quality of life than spectacles, contact lens use in developing countries is low. This study …