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Surgeons describe how Proveo 8 helps to streamline their workflow
Experienced ophthalmic surgeons explain how they perform cataract surgery with high efficiency using the Proveo 8 ophthalmic microscope from Leica Microsystems. The sophisticated illumination system…Read article
What is OCT and how can it help ophthalmologists acquire high resolution information on ocular tissue?
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, non-contact imaging modality used to visualize and monitor changes to the morphology of biological tissue. OCT employs low-coherence…Read article
"The excellent red reflex, combined with the IOL guidance system, makes it possible for me to work quickly and precisely during refractive procedures."
Excellent red reflex as well as maximum accuracy throughout the entire procedure are required to meet these expectations. Dr. Ulrich Jung, Medical Director at the ARTEMIS eye clinic in Dillenburg,…Read article
How to Manage Critical Points in Cataract or Refractive Surgery with IOL Positioning Software
Successful refractive surgery is all about accuracy. The aim is to deliver minimal residual astigmatism so the patient can be glasses- free. Latest IOL Positioning Systems such as IOLcompass Pro…Read article
Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery with the Proveo 8 Ophthalmic Microscope
These videos recorded during cataract and glaucoma surgery using Proveo 8 demonstrate how Dr. Ahmed benefits from continuous red reflex even during phaco, due to exclusive CoAx 4 coaxial illumination,…Read article
How a State-of-the-Art Microscope Helps to Optimize the Workflow in Cataract Surgery
Typical ophthalmic procedures require specific levels of light, focus and magnification in each phase of surgery. Changing quickly between these settings is the prerequisite for an uninterrupted and…Read article
The Impact of a Stable Red Reflex and Enhanced Focus in Cataract Surgery
In cataract surgery, ophthalmologists rely on the red reflex which provides ideal contrast to visualize the capsule, lens and anterior chamber structure. A new illumination technology in the latest of…Read article
Cataract Surgery with CoAx4 Illumination
A stable red reflex is one of the most important features of an ophthalmic surgical microscope for cataract surgery. It’s the red reflex that makes the structure of the lens visible and thus makes for…Read article
Video: How Optical Innovations and 3D Heads-up Surgery Help to Improve Ophthalmic Surgery
In this video, Dr. Ike Ahmed demonstrates how optical innovations help to improve ophthalmic surgeries. In addition, he talks about his experience with 3D heads-up surgery, using a stereoscopic…Read article
Intraocular Lenses
Only a few decades ago, the diagnosis ‘cataracts’ meant loss of vision in the near future. Today, cataract surgery is the most common operation worldwide.Read article
Seeing Without a Haze – Trends in Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has been practised for centuries and is one of the most common operations performed worldwide today. Ultra modern surgical techniques with tiny incisions and high-quality prosthetic…Read article