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4 September 2018 EW ASCRS NEWS title 00-00 32 29 Vance Thompson, MD World VieW 12 Products that could change how you practice Feature September 2018 Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design 16 26 18 ASCRS NEWS EyeWorld interview with Alcon CEO David Endicott 3 Following the June 29 announcement that Novartis intends to spinoff Alcon, Steve Spears spoke with David Endicott about the next chapter for his company by Steve Spears eyeContacts in action 14 Whether it be discussing issues with their senator while hand-delivering an eyePAC check or simply responding to an ASCRS grassroots action alert, eyeContacts are active to the extent that suits their availability and comfort level by Tami O'Brien Insightful news from the ASCRS Foundation Nominations open for 2nd annual ASCRS Foundation Chang Humanitarian Award 15 David and Victoria Chang endowed $50,000 award to honor outstanding volunteers by Natalie Zundel In the journal 15 NEWS & OPINION Chief medical editor's corner of the world Flomax has a big brother, and the psychiatrists have him 16 The association of IFIS with the use of prazosin for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder adds a new risk factor that ophthalmologists should be aware of by Jack Parker, MD, PhD, and Christina Pierpaoli Parker, MA Insights 50 years ago 18 Global warming, a polarized polity, rogue nations, and economic profligacy leave many anxious and depressed. We have survived worse by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Young ophthalmologists reflect on 2018 ASCRS•ASOA/Alliance of Specialty Medicine Legislative Fly-In 22 2018 YES Legislative Fly-In scholarship recipients share their thoughts on the experience To the point: simple practice tune-ups for complex times Setting the tone of your practice culture 29 10 steps to help take your practice culture to the next level by Corinne Wohl, MHSA, COE, and John B. Pinto CITY PREVIEW Chicago dining 32 See what kind of cuisine the city has to offer during the AAO annual meeting ASCRS•ASOA update ASCRS educator spotlight: Majid "Amir" Moarefi, MD 14 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 Chicago performing arts and events 32 Some of the many shows, concerts, and other events going on in the Windy City in October Prolonged reading shows negative effect on tear film and ocular surface 26 Research suggests conducting reading tests could reduce discordance between patient- reported symptoms and clinical exam findings by Liz Hillman What to know about the Light Adjustable Lens 52 The lens is FDA approved but not yet commercially available in the U.S. by Ellen Stodola Neurostimulation device helps patients produce their own tears 54 Dry eye specialists adjust to the addition of the TrueTear to their treatment toolbox by Vanessa Caceres Noninvasive, nonpharmacologic, nonsurgical glaucoma therapy 60 A shift in the thinking of what causes glaucoma, a chance article about astronauts, and a company developing IOP-lowering goggles was born by Liz Hillman Zepto: more than a capsulotomy device 62 Experts say the automated system provides additional benefits beyond the capsulotomy that can vastly improve surgical outcomes by Lauren Lipuma MKO Melt for cataract anesthesia 66 The opportunities and obstacles clinicians see in the emerging anesthesia option by Rich Daly Products that could change how you practice 52–67

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