Injector Force
A laboratory analysis of the variation in resistance force during intraocular lenses injection by modern injectors and assessment of ...
AH Cytokine and Chemokine changes after FLACS
A study of postoperative inflammation after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery showed th...
In Clinical and laboratory research, Jan 30, 2026
2025: 57+ publications
2025:57+ publications from the Heidelberg University Hospital Eye Department and the David J Appl...
In news, Dec 31, 2025
2025 - Good News!
Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Ni...
In laboratory news, Dec 31, 2025
Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### H...
In lab research, Dec 24, 2025Welcome
The David J Apple® Laboratory continues the pioneering work of Dr. David Apple which focuses on intraocular lens research and improving cataract surgery techniques.
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Two Apple cores
The core of the laboratory is the people who do the research. While David Apple was alive, he called his researchers the Apple Korps. Now one can talk of a New Generation of Auffarth-Apple Korps.
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Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### Happy Christmas from the Apple Lab!
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2025 - Good News!
Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Niger leads the way.
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2025: 57+ publications
2025:57+ publications from the Heidelberg University Hospital Eye Department and the David J Apple Centre for Vision Research.
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(Archive) Welcome Patrick
Dr. Patrick Merz, a research biotechnologist with six years of experience, joins the David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology as Laboratory Leader, overseeing research programs and managing facilities.
In lab, news, May 01, 2015
Opacification after rTPA
The David J Apple Lab team and UK clinicians published a study on intraocular lens opacification after intracameral injection of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator to treat inflammatory membranes following cataract surgery.
In news, publication, Mar 18, 2015
DGII Award for Mary Attia
Dr. Mary Safwat Aziz Attia, an ophthalmologist at Heidelberg University Clinic, won the "Best Paper of the Session" award at the 2015 DGII meeting for her research on multifocal IOLs using the Salzburg Reading Desk.
In research, news, Mar 11, 2015
Feast for Eye and Ear
Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Auffarth, Head of the DJApple Lab, drew a record 730 attendees to his "Medicine in the Evening" lecture on ophthalmology, sponsored by the Rhein Neckar Zeitung.
In news, Jan 25, 2015
The Ridleys visit the Lab
The Ridley Eye Foundation works to cure blindness in Nepal by providing small incision cataract surgery to those in need. The foundation collaborates with local hospitals and organizations to provide medical care and restore sight to people in remote areas.
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Artiplus and IPCL
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Safety in IOL exchange
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Simulating IOL vision before implanting a lens
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Exact and Symfony
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