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2013.03.11-RF6551 C EW Table of Contents 4 June 2014 Refractive results of femtosecond laser cataract surgery 32–40 Feature June 2014 Femtosecond laser advantages for cataract surgery evolving 32 Ever-changing technology requires continuous study by Vanessa Caceres Can the femto for cataract live up to its hype? 34 In theory and in limited clinical data, the answer is: "Absolutely" by Michelle Dalton Assessing femtosecond favorability 36 Does the laser make AK more predictable? by Maxine Lipner Global reception of femtosecond laser cataract surgery 38 The new technology is being used differently around the world by Ellen Stodola WORLD VIEW 8 Exploring the current state of femtosecond cataract surgery John A. Vukich, MD N E W S & O P I N I O N SightLife comes together with Ocular Systems, sets sights on India 3 Together they will be the largest provider of corneal transplant tissue in the world by Ellen Stodola 3 12 19 20 Cataract/IOL complications: Moran CPC reports A case of pigmentary dispersion syndrome after piggyback IOL implantation 11 by Joshua Ford, MD, Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, and Nick Mamalis, MD Chief medical editor's corner of the world Commemorating the heroism of D-Day 12 Dr. Chang interviews cataract patient Colonel J.L. Ramos, the last known survivor of his bat- talion that stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day by David F. Chang, MD Insights Below average and doing just fine 19 Dr. Noreika discusses Medicare reimbursement in the ophthalmology field by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Cataract editor's corner of the world A clear-eyed view of subconjunctival hemorrhages 28 Avoiding seeing red with femtosecond lasers by Maxine Lipner Pharmaceutical focus Anesthesia assist 14 Eyeing the latest trends by Maxine Lipner Benefits of cataract surgery 25 Several new studies confirm what ophthalmologists already knew— cataract surgery is well worth the cost by Michelle Dalton C O R N E A In the maturing transplant zone 42 A closer look at aging tissue by Maxine Lipner 28 42 Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design C ATA R A C T Distinguishing cataract surgery from refractive correction 20 Avoid patient confusion by explaining advanced technology IOL procedures as two distinct services by Stephen Lane, MD Corneal specialists try anti-VEGF therapy for corneal neovascularization 44 The same meds used for AMD appear to help CNV by Vanessa Caceres 2-10 O&C_EW June 2014-DL_Layout 1 6/3/14 12:09 PM Page 4

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