Age is the primary factor for determining and classifying presbyopia. Although there is a high correlation between a patient’s age and signs of presbyopia, there is still high patient-to-patient variability regarding the efficacy of different treatments. In this episode of Presbyopia Unlocked, Marguerite McDonald, MD, is joined by Leslie O’Dell, OD, Rachael A. Wrubble, OD, and William B. Trattler, MD, to discuss how eye care providers can optimize their classification system to increase patient understanding and improve treatment decision-making.

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Time for Change: Classifying Presbyopia Simply

Innovative new treatment modalities are changing the landscape of presbyopia treatment. Listen as Jonathan Solomon, MD; Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA; and Roberto “Bobby” Saenz, OD, MS, FAAO; discuss presbyopia treatment in their practices and how they plan to navigate the coming changes with host Neda Shamie, MD.

Changing the Landscape of Presbyopia

Quentin B. Allen, MD; Jennifer Loh, MD; and Farrell “Toby” Tyson, MD, share their experiences using premium IOL technology during the pandemic. Listen to hear their perspectives on how current restrictions have impacted practice patterns and patient needs. 

Premium IOL Technology During the Pandemic

Neda Shamie, MD; Dagny Zhu, MD; and Brett H. Mueller II, DO, PhD, share pearls and experiences with presbyopia-correcting technologies. Listen to learn how these technologies are used by surgeons who are newer to practice as well as those who are more seasoned ophthalmologists.

Getting Comfortable With Advanced Presbyopia-Correcting Technologies

Listen as Cynthia Matossian, MD; and Bret Fisher, MD, share their experiences and advice with regard to improving efficiency in a premium IOL practice.

Increased Efficiency in a Premium Practice

In this episode, Rosa M. Braga-Mele, MD, Med, FRCSC; and Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, outline the latest IOL technologies that are available in the US and abroad, and discuss what surgeons can expect in this field in the coming years.

Premium IOLs: A Continuous Evolution

Robert J. Cionni, MD; Jeffrey D. Horn, MD; and Vance Thompson, MD, discuss their experiences with the only trifocal IOL available to surgeons and patients in the United States. Listen as they share insights into this new era of refractive cataract surgery and how they educate patients about trifocality.

The Advent of Trifocal IOLs in the United States

Listen as Elizabeth Yeu, MD; and John Davidson, MD, share their experiences with the intricacies of educating and communicating with patients prior to cataract surgery. What are the most effective techniques for managing expectations and having a productive dialogue with patients?

Mastering Patient Communication

"I say this a little tongue in cheek, but not totally. I do listen to the patient, but I don't trust that they know how they use their eyes." "We're really just talking about improving someone's quality of life and trying to reduce the need for glasses after cataract surgery." Hear Robert Weinstock, MD; and John Berdahl, MD, lay it all out-from deciding when to use a premium lens to managing unique cases. Tune into their candid conversation to learn how they match the right technology to the right patients.

Finding the Right Match: Keys to Patient Selection

Listen to top surgeons discuss the expanding premium IOL landscape and crack the code for selecting presbyopia-correcting technologies.

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