Dr. Tyler conducted research that was recently published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in May of this year. The study looked at visual outcomes after cataract surgery using intraocular lenses (IOLs) that are designed to correct for astigmatism (toric IOLs) or designed to provide good vision at both near and far distances (multifocal IOLs).
The surgeries were performed at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas by a group of resident surgeons, including Dr. Roensch during her time in Texas. During cataract surgery, the natural cloudy lens inside the eye is replaced with a clear implant (IOL). Standard IOLs improve vision but do not correct for astigmatism, which can create blurry vision at all distances after cataract surgery. Standard IOLs also cannot provide clear vision at both distance and near at the same time.
Toric and multifocal IOLs address these problems in order to decrease the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Results of the study showed that toric IOLs reduced astigmatism, and multifocal IOLs improved near vision compared with what is expected with standard lenses. These IOLs give patients greater freedom from glasses after cataract surgery.
Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.