Entries by Tecfen Medical

Challenging refractive surgery cases

by Liz Hillman EyeWorld Senior Staff Writer Experts discuss the challenges of dysfunctional lens syndrome, amblyopia, ocular surface disease, and vision restoration Over the last 3 decades, modern refractive surgery has grown to seven procedures (eight if you include refractive cataract surgery). The stalwarts of corneal refractive surgery—PRK and LASIK—have been refined in patient selection, […]

Research highlight: New benefit of cataract surgery

by Maxine Lipner EyeWorld Senior Contributing Writer How the procedure may impact mortality risk New study results indicate that cataract surgery can lead to longer life in women. The study published in JAMA Ophthalmology1 indicates that cataract removal in older women is associated with a 60% lower risk of death, according to Victoria Tseng, MD, […]

Reminder to Check Provita Smokehood Expiration Dates

Dear Tecfen Customers and Friends, For all Provita Smoke Hood owners, please take some time to check the expiration date on those you have in use. There is a four year shelf life on all hoods, and the expiration date can be found labeled on the front of the smokehood package. The Provita Smoke Hood […]