Purpose: To compare intra- and postoperative results of sutureless scleral fixated Carlevale intraocular lens (IOL) with iris fixated Artisan IOL.Methods; Monocentre, retrospective analysis of... Show morePurpose: To compare intra- and postoperative results of sutureless scleral fixated Carlevale intraocular lens (IOL) with iris fixated Artisan IOL.Methods; Monocentre, retrospective analysis of refractive outcomes and intra- and postoperative complications of patients who received a Carlevale or Artisan IOL between January 2019 and March 2022.Results: 178 eyes of 169 patients were included (101 Carlevale and 77 Artisan IOLs). The standard follow-up time was 1 month. Two statistically significant differences were found: in the deviation of the postoperative spherical equivalent of the refraction from the preoperative chosen IOL target (p = 0.019; mean deviation was -0.46 in the Carlevale and 0.08 in the Artisan group), and the number of eyes with complications between the Carlevale and Artisan groups (p = 0.003; 33 in the Carlevale and 42 in the Artisan group).Conclusion: The current study is the largest so far comparing both refractive outcomes and complications after implantation of Carlevale and Artisan IOL. The Carlevale IOL does not carry a greater complication risk on the short-term follow-up. This provides additional evidence that the Carlevale IOL has to be added to the armamentarium of the ophthalmic surgeon. Show less
Although the healing effect of music has been recognized since time immemorial, there has been a renewed interest in its use in modern medicine. This can be attributed to the increasing focus on... Show moreAlthough the healing effect of music has been recognized since time immemorial, there has been a renewed interest in its use in modern medicine. This can be attributed to the increasing focus on holistic healing and on the subjective and objective aspects of well-being. In ophthalmology, this has ranged from using music for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures and surgery, as well as for doctors and the operation theatre staff during surgical procedures. Music has proven to be a potent nonpharmacological sedative and anxiolytic, allaying both the pain and stress of surgery. This review aims to explore the available evidence about the role of music as an adjunct for diagnostic and surgical procedures in current ophthalmic practices. Show less
