In this video, Allon Barsam describes his approach to solving presbyopia with surgical options: corneal laser treatments, phakic intraocular lenses or refractive lens exchange. He guides us through patient selection and counselling, clinical examination, matching the optimal surgical intervention to the patient and potential complications. After the video, participants will answer 6 MCQs before being directed to a discussion about the topic on LinkedIn
Closed: 06 September 2024
OT's very own clinical editor, Dr Ian Beasley, tells his tale of having LASIK for high myopia. His surgeon, Allon Barsam gives us an up-to-date account of refractive surgery. He discusses the latest options available, the risks and benefits and we will see the most common procedure, LASIK, being performed
Closed: 06 September 2018
This article will discuss the key surgical options available for surgical treatment of regular astigmatism with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each option
Closed: 13 October 2017
This article will discuss the key surgical options available for hyperopia with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each option, concluding with a case study
Closed: 11 March 2016