Update from Hawaii

Written By: Jay Pepose | January 18, 2009

This week, I have been invited to lecture at the Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Annual meeting in Honolulu. I am teaching the local doctors on the mechanism of action of the Crystalens lens implant for patients with cataracts, who desire both near and far vision. In addition, I have brought surgical tapes that demonstrate important points in achieving good success with this lens.

From there, I have been invited to speak at the Royal Hawaiian Eye meeting in Maui. This meeting has over 1000 ophthalmologists from both the US and abroad. Among the 3 lectures that I am giving at this meeting, is a presentation on new accommodating lens implants, to give the audience a snapshot of what may be on the horizon over the next 10 years. Since Pepose Vision Institute is involved in many clinical trials, we are very aware of technology under development. We are excited about participating this year in a clinical trial of a new lens implant that can change power postoperatively by application of a special wavelength of light. This allows the surgeon to fine tune the power of the lens after it has been implanted and wound healing changes have already occurred—similar to going to a tailor to have a suit or dress custom-fit.

In addition, we will be participating in a trial of a new infrared laser system, in the initial studies on a bifocal treatment of the cornea, which will not require creation of a LASIK flap. I will be going to Bogata this spring to meet with engineers, scientists and clinicians to further study this new technology.

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