Entries by Tecfen Medical

Device Focus Pupil dilating devices Pharmacological vs. mechanical

by Rich Daly EyeWorld Contributing Writer Amid the proliferation of pupil dilating devices, it remains important to know when cataract patients are best served by them or pharmacological options. If the patient’s pupil dilated well in the preop visit but does not seem as dilated on the operating table, Bonnie Henderson, MD, augments the topical […]

Presentation spotlight: The 30-minute cataract

by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD, EyeWorld Contributing Writer Study highlights the factors affecting cataract operating time among trainees and consultants The high volume of cataract cases at surgical centers requires cataract surgery to be quick and efficient. According to a study presented at the 36th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons […]