EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
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4 EW Table of Contents February 2013 Getting astigmatic cataract patients into corneal shape 50 WORLD VIEW 10 Kerry Solomon, M.D. Beefing up your astigmatic measurement and treatment routine by Maxine Lipner Striving to provide the best refractive outcomes Modalities for correcting total corneal astigmatism 52 With several now available, surgeons weigh in on the pros and cons of each by Michelle Dalton Experts differ on corneal astigmatism correction in cataract surgery 55 Total corneal astigmatism correction during cataract surgery could be corrected either by eliminating it or leaving slight with-the-rule astigmatism by Erin L. Boyle Managing corneal astigmatism in cataract surgery patients 58 Feature February 2013 Proceeding with corneal astigmatism management often works on a case-by-case basis because of the differences that can occur in degree and severity of astigmatism by Ellen Stodola N E WS AN D OPINIO N Pharmaceutical focus Refractive/astigmatism ASCRS offering new program for optometrists and ophthalmologists working in an integrated eyecare model 3 by Cindy Sebrell Tools & techniques Preventing the Argentinian Flag Sign: Phaco capsulotomy 14 Dr. Teng presents a step-by-step approach for performing phaco-capsulotomy in order to prevent the development of the Argentinian Flag Sign by Christopher C. Teng, M.D. Dousing cataract surgical inflammation with steroids and NSAIDs 21 How practitioners are using these to optimize outcomes by Maxine Lipner 24 In memoriam: Malcolm McCannel, M.D. 15 Insights Back to the Buick? 24 Richard L. Lindstrom, M.D., shares his memories of ASCRS founding member Malcolm McCannel, M.D. 11 21 ASCRS member taking the lead 22 ASCRS update Two Harvard medical school faculty to deliver 2013 ASCRS Science and Medicine Lecture 11 ASCRS member David Goldman, M.D., has been chosen to represent ASCRS in the American Academy of Ophthalmology���s 2013 Leadership Development Program. by Cindy Sebrell by Cindy Sebrell by J.C. Noreika, M.D., M.B.A. It's becoming increasingly more difficult to put the economics of healthcare into a perspective that's relatable to everyone. However, this hasn't stopped people from expecting the best results and cuts to funds going to doctors and hospitals. Dr. Noreika attempts to explain the factors involved in the healthcare system today. Inventor of LASIK eye surgery receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation 24 by Ellen Stodola 15 Chief medical editor���s corner of the world Taking an unconventional career path 19 by David F. Chang, M.D. 14 19 Online content every month! www.EyeWorld.org/replay