Dynamic range of focus recovery in presbyopes after laser scleral microporation
While considered by many to be a “normal process of aging,” the loss of the dynamic focusing function of the eye, presbyopia, is a progressive disease of ocular aging. Presbyopia affects approximately 1.8 billion people globally.1 Estimated global annual productivity losses are approximately 0.037% of the global gross domestic
product in presbyopic adults less than 65 years of age.2
This socioeconomic issue is particularly problematic in developing countries where people are less likely to find visual correction.As people depend upon glasses or bifocals to perform near tasks, there is a decrease in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and an increase in the risk of ocular diseases. Presbyopia is correlated with ocular rigidity, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, dysfunctional lens syndrome, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, which can contribute to the effects of aging on ocular tissues.3
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Laser scleral microporation helps turn back the clock for presbyopic eyes
VIENNA — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ESCRS meeting, Robert Ang, MD, shares his results with laser scleral microporation for the treatment of presbyopia. He explains the rationale of laser scleral microporation (Ace Vision Group), how it is performed, and the advantages of a treatment that does not interfere with the visual axis and allows the …
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It’s time to move towards a more quantitative approach that can better guide treatments for presbyopia By James A. Katz, MD Presbyopia is a manifestation of the aging of the eye that is associated with near and intermediate blurry vision, headache, and eye strain or fatigue. In presbyopia, all of the tissues of the eye …
read moreAce Vision Group Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Frank Chen as Chief Operating Officer
Ace Vision Group, Inc., an emerging medical device company at the forefront of pioneering a laser microporation therapy for the aging eye, today announced the appointment of Frank Chen as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Chen brings extensive management to enhance operational efficiencies and drive business growth at Ace Vision Group (AVG).
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