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12 Ocular complications can cause serious problems in lung transplant patients 18 A new study shows that ocular complications may indicate a level of immunosuppression that can lead to additional infections—or even death by Matt Young Cataract corner: Randomized results dispel benefit of vitamin supplentation 13 Vitamins C and E fare no better than a placebo in forestalling cataract formation, according to a recent study by Maxine Lipner EW Table of Contents 4 April 2011 Ocular Surface 32-47 Feature April 2011 Diagnosing dry eye 32 Clinical signs and patient-reported symptoms may not correlate; patient symptoms must take precedence by Michelle Dalton Leveling the ocular surface disease playing field 35 The DEWS grading scheme takes practitioners through dry eye disease by Maxine Lipner Treating dry eye 39 A multifaceted approach is often needed by Vanessa Caceres Impact of dry eye on patient satisfaction 42 Experts advise treating dry eye before scheduling elective procedures by Jena Passut Pharmaceutical Corner Deciphering dry eye therapies 44 Treatment of dry eye varies wildly; physicians must customize a plan to fit each individual by Faith A. Hayden N E W S A N D O P I N I O N Passing the torch 3 Medical editors Drs. Obstbaum and Lane bid farewell to EyeWorld and welcome the next generation of editors by Stephen A. Obstbaum, M.D., and Stephen S. Lane, M.D. Through the eyes of a child: Post-op astigmatism resolves with time 14 Surgical astigmatism may not need treatment in pediatric cases by Maxine Lipner 13 20 22 TFOS publishes report on the diagnosis and management of MGD 10 by Terry Kim, M.D. 14 New research highlights emerging antibiotic resistance 20 A study finds gatifloxacin 0.3% eyedrops are superior to levofloxacin 0.5% drops in warding off resistance by Matt Young Taking control of PCO 24 Marie-Jose Tassignon, M.D., Ph.D., Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium, discusses the bag-in-the-lens technique by Marie-Jose Tassignon, M.D., Ph.D. Study links PEX to PVD 16 Although PEX is often considered a sign of ocular problems, it is now linked to a serious systemic condition by Matt Young 18 C ATA R A C T / I O L Recent studies recommend toric IOLs for astigmatism patients 22 Peripheral corneal relaxing incisions are effective, but two studies outline reasons for favoring IOLs by Matt Young Young leaders learn about, join eye banking community 12 The Eye Bank Association of America recently held its first Physician Leadership Program by Jena Passut

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