Harvard Eye Associates at ASCRS 2025: Advancing Cataract, Refractive, and Glaucoma Surgery

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The 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting is the premier event for cataract, refractive, corneal, and glaucoma surgeons, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in ophthalmology. Harvard Eye Associates is at the forefront, with Dr. John A. Hovanesian, Dr. Savak Teymoorian, and Dr. Ashraf F. Ahmad presenting on AI in ophthalmology, refractive cataract surgery, corneal transplant techniques, glaucoma interventions, and…

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Harvard Eye Associates Surgeons Implant the First U.S. AccuraSee™ IOPCL to Treat Macular Degeneration

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Laguna Hills, Ca.— Harvard Eye Associates reported that its surgeons have implanted the first worldwide AccuraSee™ Intraocular Pseudophakic Contact Lens (IOPCL) to improve near vision in patients with macular degeneration.  Macular degeneration, the country’s leading cause of legal blindness in people over age 65, is a disease caused by aging of the delicate cells in…

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New FDA-approved Eye Drops for Presbyopia

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VUITY™ is the first and only FDA-approved prescription eye drop for blurry near vision (presbyopia). As you age, the natural lens in your eye may start to lose flexibility causing blurry near vision. The inability to see up close is called presbyopia. Approximately 128 million adults in the United States have presbyopia and it occurs…

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So I Was Told I am Not a LASIK Candidate

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If you have been imagining a life with less dependence on contact lenses or glasses, it can be disappointing to be told that you are not a candidate for LASIK. However, the road to better vision does not stop at LASIK! While it may be a well-known name in vision correction surgery, there are several…

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Protecting Your Eyes: Summer Edition

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Summer is a time many people look forward to all year round; longer days, vacations, and warmer weather are just to name a few of the qualities people love most about the season. It evokes the tingling feeling you get when the warm sun hits just right and the smell of sunscreen lingers in the…

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What is Myopia?

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision problem, affecting nearly one-third of the population. As the name implies,people who are nearsighted can easily see objects that are near to them, but struggle with objects that are far away. Myopia occurs when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual from front to back….

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Benefits of Cataract Surgery

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Millions of Americans have cataract surgery each year, with an overall success rate of 98% or higher, and the positive impact on patient vision is obvious. Many patients who choose laser-assisted cataract surgery report improved vision before even leaving the recovery room. What you may not realize, however, is just how much cataract surgery can…

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