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EW NEWS & OPINION 8 March 2015 90 126 Short-cycle steam sterilization usage permissible in ophthalmic ASCs 88 A clarification of CMS rules for instrument sterilization at ophthalmic ASCs indicates that the majority of ophthalmic ASCs would be in compliance when using short-cycle steam sterilization, as long as they adhere to the manufacturer's directions for use (DFUs) by Maxine Lipner REFRACTIVE Pharmaceutical focus Buffing up refractive results in dry eyes 94 Putting a new shine on the ocular surface by Maxine Lipner Refractive editor's corner of the world FDA shines light on LASIK 96 PROWL 1 and 2 studies look at patient experiences after LASIK surgery by Ellen Stodola Device focus Using intraoperative aberrometry to improve astigmatic outcomes 98 Improving preop measurements and using intraoperative ones is imperative, experts say by Michelle Dalton GLAUCOMA Do superactivated platelets explain disc hemorrhages in glaucoma? 122 A group of researchers in Chicago have discovered a potential explanation for the disc hemorrhage phenomenon in glaucoma: superactivated platelets by Tony Realini, MD, MPH New approaches to SLT: Novel technique and application for IOP reduction 126 A recent study describes an alternative application for SLT by Tony Realini, MD, MPH CORNEA Cornea editor's corner of the world Corneal pain without stain 90 Patients with corneal pain who have little to no signs can be frustrated by a problem that is often challenging to treat by Ellen Stodola New lens seeks to solve problems of presbyopia- correcting IOLs 100 Lens shows good uncorrected intermediate vision and a near-absence of unwanted visual symptoms in European population by Frank Goes Jr., MD SECONDARY FEATURE Toric IOL considerations 120 Toric IOLs are a valuable option, but careful consideration should be taken when selecting these lenses by Ellen Stodola ECP during cataract surgery safe, effective IOP-lowering option 128 Dr. Noecker describes his experience with the procedure by Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA WCCVII sessions to highlight dystrophies, keratoconus 91 Ectasia, DALK, corneal tissue engineering, and Fuchs' dystrophy are just some of the topics that will be covered by Ellen Stodola 130 Rho-kinase inhibitors offer promise in glaucoma treatment 124 If approved, this class of drugs would be the first to target the trabecular meshwork by Michelle Dalton Comorbidity confounds glaucoma progression detection 130 How do we distinguish worsening of glaucoma from progression of concurrent ocular disease? by Tony Realini, MD, MPH RETINA Retina consultation corner Preoperative OCTs for multifocal patients 132 Determining retinal pathology prior to implanting a multifocal IOL can help with patient satisfaction by Ellen Stodola 132 136 Retina drugs on the market and in the pipeline 134 Two experts discuss information anterior segment surgeons should know regarding the indications and efficacy of current retina drugs and the treatment potential of new agents on the horizon by Lauren Lipuma Implantable Miniature Telescope: FDA-approved for end-stage AMD 136 Two physicians describe patient selection and what's new with the device by EyeWorld Staff INTERNATIONAL International outlook Ophthalmic education in the New Media Age 138 Current technology has significantly altered the way we interact with information, and so also the way we teach, learn, and innovate by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego Medical education getting a high-tech makeover 140 Today's new gadgets are reshaping the way healthcare practitioners communicate by Matt Young Challenges of cataract surgery in pediatric uveitic patients 144 Unlike in adult uveitic patients, the surgical management of uveitic cataract in children is both challenging and controversial, and the surgery itself has historically been associated with poor visual outcomes by Matt Young and Gloria D. Gamat

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