EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Issue link: https://digital.eyeworld.org/i/387844
4 October 2014 EW NEWS & OPINION Cataract surgery in pseudoexfoliation syndrome cases 70 Unique challenges can be managed with the appropriate surgical tools and techniques, experts say by Lauren Lipuma Cracking the dense cataract code 72 How to tackle such cases by Maxine Lipner Cataract surgery and the small pupil 76 Regardless of the cause, performing cataract surgery on patients with small pupils is no easy task by Michelle Dalton Fixing dislocated lenses and IOLs 80 Anterior segment surgeons need tools, techniques to tackle this challenge by Vanessa Caceres Methods for secondary lens implantation 82 Surgeons discuss types of secondary IOL implantation, suture use, and postop medication by Ellen Stodola Geographic differences persist in femto cataract perceptions, practice patterns, and usage 84 Those outside the U.S. are much more cautious in their approach to the technology by Michelle Dalton NEWS & OPINION Sen. Rand Paul joins cataract surgeons for outreach mission to Guatemala 3 Sen. Paul's first intern tional ophthalmic outreach trip a success by Lauren Lipuma Bonnie An Henderson, MD World VieW 10 Complex cataract cases Feature October 2014 Complex cataract cases 70–85 32 24 3 38 Eyes really are the windows to … everything 16 According to a recent white paper, eyecare professionals can identify numerous systemic diseases via a comprehensive eye exam by Michelle Dalton Role of ophthalmologists in helping victims of violence 20 How to recognize and address eye injuries resulting from IPV by Lauren Lipuma Chief medical editor's corner of the world Sitting down with Senator (and ophthalmologist) Rand Paul 27 Dr. Chang interviews Rand Paul, MD, on his experience operating with the Moran Eye Center's International Outreach team in Salamá, Guatemala by David F. Chang, MD Insights Money for nothin' and politics for free? 32 Dr. Noreika offers advice for physicians who wish to get politically involved by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA CATARACT Cataract editor's corner of the world Does a higher body mass index increase cataract risk? 34 Meta-analysis considers obesity/cataract link by Vanessa Caceres Device focus Marking and alignment keys to toric lens placement 36 Toric markers may not be perfect, but they are integral in identifying axes for lens placement by Michelle Dalton Anti-blockage technique could prevent intraoperative capsular block syndrome 41 By performing hydrodissection in a different way, this complication could be prevented by Ellen Stodola Cover: Iris atrophy due to herpes zoster Source: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design A new use for amniotic membrane transplantation in ocular surface repair 23 New procedure uses cryopreserved amniotic membrane to treat conjunctivochalasis by Lauren Lipuma New view on the eye team 24 Considering links to binocular vision disorders by Maxine Lipner White paper provides comprehensive guide to femtosecond cataract surgery 38 Review article published in JCRS offers practical information for surgeons considering incorporating the technology into their practice by Lauren Lipuma Pharmaceutical focus Eyeing the ocular vitamin aisle 18 Supplements to check out by Maxine Lipner 41