Summary
Host Dr Ben LaHood welcomes Mr Allon Barsam and Ms Purvi Thomson from OCL Vision in London to discuss their first clinical experiences with the new RayOne Galaxy spiral IOL. They delve into the innovative science and technology behind the lens, which provides a full range of vision with minimal dysphotopsia. They also share insights from their first implantations and discuss the promising early results.
Bios:
Dr Ben LaHood, refractive cataract and laser vision correction surgeon from Australia, has gained international recognition for his extensive research on astigmatism management and biometry, which is regularly shared around the world. Additionally, Dr Ben LaHood is the host of two widely popular ophthalmology-themed podcasts.
Mr Allon Barsam, laser eye surgeon and OCL Vision founding partner, has a world-recognized reputation for personalized vision correction delivering maximum precision and care for every one of his patients. Based in London, he is one of only a handful of Consultant Surgeons in the UK who are dual fellowship trained in Cornea, Cataract and Laser Vision Correction.
Ms Purvi Thomson is the lead optometrist at OCL Vision with specific training and expertise in working with patients who require vision correction. She also has specialist training as an Optometrist to deal with various eye conditions, such as dry eye disease. Purvi gained her Independent prescribing qualification in 2020 and her Prof Cert in glaucoma in 2022.
Key takeaways:
- Positive patient outcomes: Feedback from the first 10 patients implanted with RayOne Galaxy shows high satisfaction levels, with no reported complications and consistently clear vision during both day and night.
- Effect on trifocal IOLs: Since adopting RayOne Galaxy, Barsam has not used a trifocal lens, believing RayOne Galaxy offers superior outcomes. Thomson adds that their early patient feedback suggests the RayOne Galaxy delivers all the advantages of a trifocal with fewer visual disturbances and a smoother range of vision.
- Ease of implantation: The RayOne Galaxy IOL is easy to implant, fully preloaded, and works efficiently through a 2.2mm incision. Barsam advises surgeons considering the RayOne Galaxy to think of it as a trifocal but “know that it’s much better”, noting that he sees no reason to choose a traditional trifocal lens over this one.
- A-constants: Official guidance on A-constants will soon be available based on expanded data. For initial studies, surgeons were advised to use 118.6, in line with the RayOne standard platform. Barsam’s preliminary data suggests that aiming slightly more positive ensures optimal distance vision.
- Astigmatic patients: Barsam recommends a low threshold for treating astigmatic patients with the RayOne Galaxy Toric, like trifocal lenses.
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