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4 February 2015 EW NEWS & OPINION IOL power calculations and biometry 62 Physicians offer their thoughts on potential formulas by Michelle Dalton Improving accuracy 64 A growing number of power calculation options in myopic patients with previous refractive surgery have increased the predictability of IOL placement in these patients by Rich Daly Barrett Toric Calculator aims for accurate outcomes 66 New formula considers lens position, posterior corneal curvature by Vanessa Caceres Adjusting practitioners' view of long eyes 68 Tamping down hyperopic surprise by Maxine Lipner Intraoperative aberrometry helps steer surgical outcomes 70 While the technology has a learning curve, pearls can assist in overcoming those challenges by Vanessa Caceres IOL calculations: U.S. and international surgeons differ on formula preference 72 Many physicians customize their formula choice for each patient by EyeWorld Staff NEWS & OPINION WCCVII sessions to feature a forward-thinking perspective 3 Sessions will highlight the present and future of world health, eye banking, and refractive surgery by Lauren Lipuma Bonnie An Henderson, MD World VieW 12 IOL formulas Feature February 2015 IOL calculations 62–73 14 18 20 25 24 28 Chief medical editor's corner of the world Why a communist government wants to expand private healthcare 14 Dr. Chang interviews Dennis Lam, MD, who established the very first foreign-owned, private eye hospital in China by David F. Chang, MD Potential new ophthalmic perk for coffee drinkers 20 Coffee appears to offer protective effect against retinal degeneration by Maxine Lipner Beta blocker drops soothe acute migraines 22 Topical approach spells relief for migraineurs by Maxine Lipner ASCRS•ASOA PREVIEW San Diego restaurants 24 Check out all that San Diego has to offer in terms of food, including American, European, and Mexican-inspired cuisines San Diego nightlife 25 Explore the San Diego nightlife, from upscale rooftop bars to local jazz clubs. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet drink or an evening of dancing, there are numerous options San Diego shopping 28 Enjoy the Southern California weather by wandering around the different neighborhoods and exploring San Diego's many shops San Diego performing arts 34 See all that San Diego has to offer in music, theatre, and comedy at the venues in and around Balboa Park Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design Insights The shocking truth of unintended consequences 18 The Affordable Care Act promises health insurance, but will the newly insured find a doctor who takes it? by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA San Diego attractions 30 While in San Diego, plan to take advantage of the city's many museums, parks, and other activities

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