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Dr. Tawfik with the Proveo 8 surgical microscope.

Cataract Surgery Symposium Replay

It is estimated that nearly 28 million cataract surgery procedures are performed worldwide every year. Phacoemulsification is the most common method used to remove the cataract and chopping maneuvers…

The Role of Multidisciplinary Surgical Microscopes

With new technologies, Operating Rooms (OR) have become increasingly complex. This complexity sometimes impacts turnover times, which in turn impacts OR efficiency and productivity. In this context,…

New Standards of Care in Lymphedema Surgery

There are several surgical options for the treatment of lymphedema. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is the less invasive method, and the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis. However,…

How to Improve Hospital Reputation: Boosting Your Brand with AR

More and more hospitals are working on bringing their brand to life. In a changing and challenging environment, strong brands have the potential to effectively position and differentiate hospitals. …

Enhanced Views in Bypass and AVM Surgeries with Fluorescent Filters

Leica Microsystems is a pioneer in the field of fluorescence microscopy technology, developing innovative fluorescent modules for various medical applications. Our TriFluoro filter concept enables up…

Cataract Incision Analysis Using EnFocus Intraoperative OCT

Ophthalmic surgery requires high levels of accuracy and precision for optimal surgical maneuvers and tissue manipulation. Surgical microscopes play an essential role in helping ophthalmic surgeons…

Residual Fragment Assessment with the Proveo 8 Intraoperative OCT

In the brief video presented below, Dr. Rachid Tahiri, an ophthalmic surgeon at the Centre d’Ophtalmologie in Granville, France shares his experience in using Proveo 8 intraoperative OCT in cataract…

Efficiency in angle-based and canal-based glaucoma surgeries

In this interview Dr. Don C. Nguyen explains how the Proveo 8 ophthalmic microscope improves his surgical outcomes during complex cataract surgery, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, and the early…

Overcoming Ophthalmologic Surgery Challenges

Ophthalmology surgical procedures involving both the anterior and posterior segment can be particularly challenging. Good visualization is required to operate with precision and confidence. Prof.…