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Dropless Cataract Surgery
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Dropless Cataract Surgery

Dropless Cataract Surgery Traditionally, after cataract surgery, patients had to use two or three postoperative eye drops for a few weeks to reduce pain, control intraocular inflammation, and prevent infection. However, this was a burden for many patients, especially the aging population, since it could be costly, and some found it difficult to instill the drops. Moreover, from the cataract…
María Romero
June 29, 2022
Refractive lens exchange
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Refractive lens exchange

Refractive lens exchange, also called clear lens exchange, is an alternative for patients with moderate and severe farsightedness that want to be independent of glasses and are not a good candidate for corneal refractive surgery like Lasik, PRK or Smile procedure. The natural lens is permanently replaced with an artificial lens (IOL) during a surgical procedure. Multiple refractive errors can be corrected…
María Romero
May 31, 2022
Wine Drinkers and Cataracts
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Wine Drinkers and Cataracts

Wine Consumption and Cataract Risk A new study published in Ophthalmology by the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology suggests that moderate wine drinkers are less likely to require cataract surgery. The study enrolled 490,000 participants in the UK. It assessed their alcohol consumption, along with other health…
María Romero
May 10, 2022
Home monitoring devices for glaucoma
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Home monitoring devices for glaucoma

Home Monitoring Devices for Glaucoma Glaucoma is a silent disease. If left untreated, it causes progressive peripheral vision loss until central vision is also compromised. The disease damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. Treatment focuses on lowering intraocular pressure. Eye care providers monitor this pressure using a tonometer (pressure sensor). The measurement…
María Romero
March 15, 2022
2020 VIRTUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM
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2020 VIRTUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM

We congratulate María Soledad Romero, MD, for her outstanding participation in the 2020 Virtual Summer Symposium, organized by Women in Ophthalmology (WIO). This prestigious event brings together experts to share knowledge and advancements in the field. Dr. Romero gave two insightful lectures during the symposium. •Saturday 8/22: Effective Tools for Marketing Your Practice and Patient Workflow •Sunday 8/23: Phacoemulsification in…
María Romero
August 26, 2020
123rd annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting
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123rd annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting

American Academy Ophthalmology meeting Maria S. Romero MD participated as instructor in surgical skills transfer labs on the 123rd annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. ➡️ This activity was co-led by internationally recognized surgeons who are specialists in complex cataract and anterior segment surgery cases. They exchanged knowledge and explored new technologies that still haven’t reached the market. The annual…
María Romero
November 1, 2019
Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
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Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons As part of her commitment to education and innovation, Dr. María Soledad Romero participated in the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). This prestigious event brings together top experts to discuss advancements in cataract and refractive surgery. Moreover, Dr. Romero led the instructional course “Different…
María Romero
November 1, 2019
Dr. Romero was interviewed for MO Magazine
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Dr. Romero was interviewed for MO Magazine

Dr. Romero’s Interview with MO Magazine: Insights on Ophthalmology and Women in Leadership In an exclusive interview with MO Magazine, Dr. Romero shared her work experience and training. She has studied in Argentina, at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, and in India. Each experience provided unique challenges and valuable knowledge. Consequently, these opportunities…
María Romero
November 1, 2019
Training Course for Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgeons
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Training Course for Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgeons

Training Course for Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgeons On August 24th, Dr. Maria Soledad Romero led an informative training course for cataract and anterior segment surgeons. This training course focused on teaching intrascleral haptic fixation for IOL placement, especially in cases where there is no capsular support. Surgeons also learned how to perform the Glued IOL and Yamane techniques, both…
María Romero
November 1, 2019
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Dr. Romero in Japan

Dr. Romero in Japan: Advancing Expertise in Complex Anterior Segment Cases Ongoing training is essential for providing the best care to my patients. Therefore, I believe in constantly improving my skills to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan for training on complex anterior segment cases. During this trip, I had…
María Romero
November 1, 2019
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