IC8 Apthera Pearls- Dr. Valentina Lozano

📌 IC-8 Apthera Lens & YAG Capsulotomy: What You Need to Know! The other day, I asked which #IOL this was, and many of you guessed right—it's the IC-8 Apthera Lens! 🔍 This small-aperture IOL is designed for patients seeking near, intermediate, and distance vision, typically implanted in the non-dominant #eye. But where have I seen it work best? Post-radial keratotomy (#RK) patients. The lens helps neutralize their irregular #astigmatism, leading to impressive outcomes. 💡 YAG Capsulotomy Tip: If a posterior capsule opacifies, be strategic with your laser shots: ✅ Aim for the periphery, far from the black filter ring. Hitting the ring can release carbon nanoparticles, potentially damaging the lens and affecting vision. ✅ If the flap hasn’t fallen, you can also target the center to break adhesion. Huge thanks to my amazing friend and surgeon, Dr. Arjan Hura, (@arjanhuramd) for these pearls! 👏 Financial Disclosures: None #Cataract#IC8Apthera #IOL #RadialKeratotomy #YAGCapsulotomy #Ophthalmology