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High Glaucoma Risk in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome: Age and Ocular Hypertension Drive Incidence

By MedXY 04/23/2026

New study reveals 26.5-37.5% of eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome develop glaucoma within 4 years, with ocular hypertension doubling risk. Standalone lens extraction reduced IOP by 3 mmHg.

$LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia$

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LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia

By MedXY 03/19/2026

A new IOL power calculation formula, LISA MRS, demonstrates superior accuracy for cataract patients with prior myopic refractive surgery, significantly outperforming existing formulas in eyes with axial lengths of 28 mm or greater by utilizing posterior corneal radius data.

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Impact of Long-Term Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on Cataract Progression and Surgical Outcomes

By MedXY 03/16/2026

A longitudinal study of 603 patients demonstrates that chronic intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy significantly accelerates cataract development, particularly posterior subcapsular opacities, resulting in an eightfold increased risk for cataract surgery compared to untreated fellow eyes.

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Institutional Policy Shifts on Penicillin Allergy Labels Dramatically Increase Cefuroxime Use in Cataract Surgery

By MedXY 03/13/2026

A large-scale quality improvement study reveals that reclassifying penicillin allergies and providing pharmacy support can increase the use of intracameral cefuroxime from 2% to over 70%, significantly improving evidence-based prophylaxis in cataract surgery.

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Low-Level Light Therapy: A New Frontier in Preventing Dry Eye After Cataract Surgery

By MedXY 09/01/2025

Low-level light therapy, administered perioperatively, significantly reduces dry eye symptoms and preserves ocular surface integrity after cataract surgery, offering a noninvasive adjunct to standard care.