Thursday, April 21, 2011

Historical Perspective in Ophthalmology Part I

Ophthalmology has been no stranger to disruptive technology and  innovation that have altered the landscape for practitioners, hospitals, industry and the most important component….patients.

The quick view;

Retinal laser photocoagulation

Coaxial Operating Microscope

Conversion to extra capsular cataract removal

Phacoemulsification, small incision surgery

Viscoelastic

Development and refinement of intraocular lenses

Transition to Outpatient Surgery

Retina:  Development and refinement of the BIO. Operating microscope with Image Inverter. Intraocular gas, silicone oil and intraocular pharmacology, including antibiotics, anti-vegf compounds, corticosteroids.

These developments were fueled by translational research, and each innovation fueled further improvements in diagnostic equipment and therapeutic options

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