Professor Eom Youngseop of Korea University Ansan Hospital Awarded Best Prize by the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Youngseop Eom, Professor of Ophthalmology, Korea University Ansan Hospital.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] Korea University Ansan Hospital announced on the 16th that Professor Eom Young-seop of the Department of Ophthalmology received the 'KSCRS Academic Award Grand Prize' at the regular academic conference of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS). This academic conference was the first in-person event in two years, held jointly with the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS).

The paper selected for the grand prize was Professor Eom's study published last year titled "Comparison of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy Rates Between Refractive Segmented Multifocal and Multifocal Toric Intraocular Lenses."

Through clinical research conducted together with Director Kim Jung-wan of BGN Bright Eye Clinic, Professor Eom was the first to report that the incidence of posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery is higher in refractive segmented multifocal toric intraocular lenses compared to refractive segmented multifocal intraocular lenses, resulting in a higher rate of Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. Additionally, to explain the higher incidence of posterior capsule opacification in refractive segmented multifocal toric intraocular lenses, computer simulations demonstrated that incomplete contact between the toric correction part and the lens capsule facilitates epithelial cell migration on the lens capsule, increasing the frequency of posterior capsule opacification.

Posterior capsule opacification is a complication that can occur after cataract surgery, where residual lens epithelial cells in the lens capsule proliferate and migrate, causing clouding of the capsule and vision deterioration. Posterior capsule opacification can be easily removed by creating an opening in the clouded area of the lens capsule using Nd:YAG laser, which also restores vision.

Professor Eom stated, "In an aging society where cataract surgeries are increasing, I am pleased that this study, which revealed that the incidence of posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery can vary depending on the type of intraocular lens, provides practical information beneficial to both patients and physicians."

Meanwhile, based on a paper published in 2021, Professor Eom was also selected as the grand prize winner in the '2022 Faculty Excellent Paper Award' held at Korea University Ansan Hospital.

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