Predicting the postoperative intraocular lens position using continuous intraoperative optical coherence tomography measurements.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess, if measuring the position of the lens capsule intraoperatively with a continuous intraoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) device could be useful to improve the prediction of the intraocular lens (IOL) position.

Methods: This prospective study included patients who were scheduled for cataract surgery. A prototype operating microscope with an integrated continuous OCT device was used to measure the anterior and posterior lens capsule position at different time points during cataract surgery.

Influence of a modified Nd:YAG laser treatment outside the visual axis on the morphology of Elschnig pearls.

Purpose: To observe changes in posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after Nd:YAG treatment with and without opening the posterior lens capsule.

Method: This prospective randomized study included patients with regeneratory PCO. In substudy 1, a small low-energy Nd:YAG capsulotomy was performed (MiniYAG).

Computer-based tutorial to enhance the quality and efficiency of the informed-consent process for cataract surgery.

Purpose: To assess whether informing patients with an interactive computer-based tool in addition to the face-to-face discussion with their physician is more effective than the conventional informed-consent procedure.

Setting: Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria.

Design: Randomized controlled triple-masked clinical trial.