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4 EW ASCRS NEWS 35 20 14 11 Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design Glaucoma's armamentarium 42–51 Nathan Radcliffe, MD World VieW 9 New options, new opportunities MIGS in relation to traditional glaucoma surgery 42 Experts discuss how MIGS may decrease the role of traditional glaucoma procedures by Ellen Stodola Zooming in on standalone MIGS 44 On-label options that stand alone and making the decision to go off-label in some cases by Liz Hillman MIGS combinations expand surgical options for glaucoma patients 48 Surgeons zero in on glaucoma severity, treatment goals, and reimbursement when selecting the right combination by Vanessa Caceres Trabecular outflow options 50 Surgeons address the growing number of trabecular outflow options and their preferences by Rich Daly ASCRS NEWS Announcing the 2018 National Sight Week 3 The week of October 14–20 draws attention to humanitarian eye care in the U.S. by Natalie Zundel ASCRS•ASOA member advocates lobby for key legislative priorities on Capitol Hill 11 In mid-July, ASCRS ophthalmologists and ASOA practice administrators representing 22 states attended the 2018 Alliance of Specialty Medicine Legislative Fly-In by Tami O'Brien ASCRS educator spotlight: Li Wang, MD, PhD 12 This column features individuals who have contributed to the society's outstanding education, helping members strengthen their skills and sharpen their expertise by Denise Monasterio In the journal 12 NEWS & OPINION Endocrinologists share tips for better patient care 14 Advances within diabetes particularly important as patient numbers increase by Vanessa Caceres Eyeing the ocular microbiome 16 Does current research provide insights to help with treatment of common eye problems? by Vanessa Caceres Research highlight Novel therapeutic contact lens designed to tackle Acanthamoeba keratitis 20 Research shows promise for using plasma-activated water against Acanthamoeba infection by Liz Hillman Insights Generations apart 22 Doctors born after 1983 are rewriting the rules of our profession based on their training, talent, expectations, and values by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA CATARACT YES connect Preoperative diagnostics for cataract surgery 24 An ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons (YES) Clinical Committee-sponsored webinar featured an in-depth discussion about preoperative diagnostics for cataract surgery by Liz Hillman Cataract editor's corner of the world Overcoming challenges in pseudoexfoliation cataract surgery 27 One surgeon describes steps he took to overcome possible complications in a complex case by Rich Daly Young Eye Surgeons Advanced Cataract Training provides intensive hands-on education 10 The program will provide ophthalmology residents, fellows, and surgeons in their first 5 years of practice with excellent learning opportunities this fall by Denise Monasterio Presentation spotlight Reversible and adjustable lens solutions 35 Supplementary IOLs are effective for secondary enhancements and for primary duet implantations by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD August 2018 Feature August 2018 Presentation spotlight The dropping and dropped nucleus 30 A cataract expert gives best course of action in cataract cases involving a torn posterior capsule by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD

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