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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...
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Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Ni...
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Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### H...
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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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The aesthetics of iris reconstruction
A study evaluated the aesthetic outcome of iris reconstruction using a custom-made artificial iris prosthesis in patients with traumatic partial or total aniridia. The results showed good aesthetic outcomes, with patients, eye doctors, and laymen rating the overall aesthetic outcome highly. Pupil...
In laboratory, news, Aug 18, 2020
IOL sutured to an Artificial Iris - does it affect the IOL's optics?
Researchers assessed the optical quality of monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) sutured to an artificial iris, finding that while the lenses' modulation transfer function (MTF) decreased slightly, the changes were clinically irrelevant.
In laboratory, news, Aug 05, 2020
Anneke Worst (1928-2020)
Ophtec, a Dutch IOL manufacturer, was founded by Jan and Anneke Worst. Anneke Worst passed away in 2020, and the company continues to innovate with products like the Precizon Go IOL.
In ophthalmology, news, Aug 04, 2020
Dry eye drops
Evaporative dry eye (EDE) is a common condition where tears evaporate too quickly, causing discomfort, irritation, and blurred vision. It is often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction, which can be treated with warm compresses, thermal pulsation, intense pulsed light, and meibomian gland probing...
In clinical, news, Aug 03, 2020
Supplementary IOL calcification
Researchers analyzed explanted intraocular lenses from polypseudophakic eyes with supplementary sulcus-supported lenses, finding calcification in both capsular bag and supplementary lenses, with varying morphology and patterns related to environmental factors and comorbidities.
In lab, research, Jul 27, 2020
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