Eyeworld

NOV 2018

EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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4 November 2018 EW ASCRS NEWS Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design 34 19 24 Improving the ocular surface for cataract and refractive surgeons 42–52 Feature November 2018 Clara Chan, MD World VieW 10 Improving the ocular surface: Challenges facing the cataract and refractive surgeon ASCRS NEWS ASCRS Clinical Survey drives education, tracks trends 3 Sixth annual ASCRS Clinical Survey helps reveal where learning is needed, educational successes, and practice patterns by Liz Hillman Insightful news from the ASCRS Foundation Industry partner donates a check—and more 13 ianTECH is helping surgeons in Africa adopt the miLOOP for challenging cataracts by Natalie Zundel In the journal 14 Insights If it's free, what's it worth? 19 A gift of $100 million helps guarantee free medical school tuition for all enrollees at NYU. Does this change anything? by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Meet the first 3D-printed "human" cornea 20 Human corneal stromal cells printed with a bio-ink that is shelf stable for more than 1 week by Liz Hillman Research highlight Locked and preloaded 22 Performing DMEK with preprepped and preloaded tissue by Maxine Lipner Presentation spotlight Ergonomics of cataract surgery 26 Keep surgery flowing smoothly and avoid errors by checking, and checking again by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Research highlight Expanding phaco pupil horizons with sphincterotomies 29 What to expect with the technique by Maxine Lipner Presentation spotlight Wide-angle IOL: an option for AMD patients with cataract 30 Not only is cataract surgery beneficial for vision in patients with macular diseases, but the choice of the right implant can provide an added visual advantage by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD ASCRS member spotlight: Nicole Fram, MD 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 GLAUCOMA YES connect Getting on board with MIGS 34 How to get up-to-snuff with MIGS when you've had little exposure in training by Liz Hillman CATARACT Pharmaceutical focus Dropping drops? 24 Cataract surgeons weighing use of less topical medication by Maxine Lipner Challenging dry eye cases 42 Experts discuss how to handle a variety of scenarios by Ellen Stodola Managing ocular surface issues caused by vision-preserving glaucoma drops 44 Drops that help protect the optic nerve can be toxic to the ocular surface; experts discuss how to handle this situation by Liz Hillman Pain without stain 46 Key steps for physicians to aid in the diagnosis of keratoneuralgia and when to refer patients for additional care by Rich Daly Managing neurotropic keratitis 48 Addressing this orphan disease helps improve the ocular surface before surgery by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego Treatment plan for corneal irregularities before cataract surgery 50 Assess carefully, consider potential postop visual outcome by Vanessa Caceres NEWS & OPINION Chief medical editor's corner of the world Astigmatism matters 18 Dr. Donnenfeld discusses treating astigmatism in order to exceed patient expectations by Eric Donnenfeld, MD Presentation spotlight Diagnostic and therapeutic challenge: malignant glaucoma 37 Thorough patient screening and timely intervention are critical to avoid malignant glaucoma by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD

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