Artiplus and IPCL
Laboratory study of Ophtec’s Artisan versus the Care Group’s IPCL
Vivity and PureSee
EDoF lenses allow cataract and refractive-lens-exchange patients to have improved intermediate-di...
In lab research, Jul 24, 2025
Safety in IOL exchange
We set out to study IOL exchange in patients who had IOL complications but otherwise had healthy ...
In clinical research news, Jun 30, 2025
Simulating IOL vision before implanting a lens
IOL simulators, where the patient can experience vision through IOLs prior to IOL implantation, a...
In Laboratory news, Jun 25, 2025
Exact and Symfony
We compared two hybrid refractive-diffractive IOLs with enhanced depth of focus.
In IOL Lab Research, May 20, 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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EndoArt® : 5 years
Five years ago, I performed the first human implantation of the **EndoArt®** artificial DMEK-Implant at our Heidelberg University Eye Clinic. Based on a recent examination, I am pleased to say that the patient and the Implant are doing fine five years on.
In lab research, clinical research, Jun 18, 2024
Predicting emulsification in Silicone Oil
Researchers studied straylight in explanted silicone oil samples to predict emulsification, finding increased straylight in samples from patients with visible oil droplets and specific indications, suggesting it as an early indicator for timely silicone oil removal.
In lab research, May 28, 2024
A rare case of Calcification
A rare case of intraocular lens (IOL) calcification in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was studied, highlighting the importance of considering patient host factors in IOL selection.
In lab research, May 27, 2024
New IOL material - xPIB
Researchers have developed a novel intraocular lens (IOL) made of crosslinked polyisobutylene (xPIB), which showed promising results in terms of material quality and optical performance. The Eyedeal lens demonstrated lower glistening density and a higher contact angle compared to the AcrySof lens...
In Lab research, Mar 11, 2024
Team VitreoSub is a winner!
The provided sources discuss various topics related to the vitreous body and retinal care. The vitreous body is a gel-like substance that fills the posterior chamber of the eye, maintaining the eyeball's shape. Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (VRMNY) is involved in clinical trials ...
In lab news, Dec 13, 2023
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New Certificate
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DGII 2025 prizewinning papers
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An objective decision criterion for IOL exchange
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How was the Ridley-Rayner IOL made?
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Flies, Blinding Worms, Spitting snakes!
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