Dr. Ed Hu on Using the iTrace to Succeed with the Latest IOL Technology
MEET DR. EDWARD HU, MD, PhD
One thing he appreciates most about the device is that as the industry evolves and technology requires more data and increasingly precise measurements, the iTrace evolves with it. We were able to sit down with him to get his thoughts about the ways the iTrace has come to be uniquely indispensable in his practice.
Dr. Hu’s “Consultative” Exam
In an era where a wealth of knowledge is available at the click of a button, patients are looking to take a more active role in their care — they come in for their exams more informed about their vision and ideal outcomes from surgery than ever before.
They seek also surgeons who not only excel in their field but also prioritize patient involvement in the decision-making process. Dr. Hu says the iTrace is the perfect tool to handle the new generation of cataract patients:
We make the decision together. I tell the patients ‘Listen, your surgeon is here to guide you, to give you options and scenarios which I think will work well for your eyes.
Dr. Hu now performs an iTrace on every patient, using the results of the scan to build trust in the decision-making process by educating patients on the reasons why certain IOLs may be the best choice for their post-op visual outcomes — and when they may not: “The iTrace technology is what’s allowing us to guide the patients to the best outcome… the true value lies in the fact that you can avoid patients that are not good candidates.”
Success with New Technology: the ic-8 IOL
As IOL technology advances, surgeons face the challenge of adapting to these innovations to bring the best outcomes to their patients. For Dr. Hu, the iTrace stands out as an indispensable tool as more and more advanced IOLs hit the market: “New technology IOLs will continue to get more sophisticated, and iTrace is the only tool that I rely on to help me adjust.”
The advanced technology the iTrace provides is the key difference-maker in achieving the best outcomes with any lens. This is especially true with groundbreaking new products like the Apthera IC-8 IOL, from Bausch & Lomb, an implant that allows for modulation of the aperature size to achieve the best possible vision after surgery. As Dr. Hu explains: “Where the iTrace comes into play is because you’re able to simulate the different aperture sizes of the pupil, you can really accurately predict who’s going to be a good candidate for the Apthera IC-8 lens. I credit the iTrace tremendously in helping me accurately pick great candidates.”
Ready to Learn More?
When making decisions about the technology you want to add to your practice, why not choose a device that equips you with the diagnostic data you need to provide the best outcomes for your patients and prepare you for the advancements of the future? For leading cataract surgeons like Dr. Hu, the only choice is the iTrace.
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