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4 July 2015 EW NEWS & OPINION The evolution of laser cataract surgery 44 Advances in laser technology and changing physician attitudes have fueled the growth of this premium procedure by Lauren Lipuma Femtosecond cataract laser upgrades 46 Laser companies put more sophisticated plans into place by Vanessa Caceres Femtosecond laser experiences around the world 48 Surgeons in different countries share their experiences adopting the femtosecond laser into practice by Ellen Stodola Forgoing the femtosecond laser 50 Why some practitioners are making the choice by Maxine Lipner Embracing femto 52 Surgeons discuss their initial skepticism about femto and how they've embraced the technology by Ellen Stodola Laser-assisted cataract surgery today: ASCRS members weigh in 54 by EyeWorld staff NEWS & OPINION Combined Ophthalmic Symposium promises exciting program 3 Program will focus on fundamentals as well as complicated and challenging cases by Lauren Lipuma by Eric Donnenfeld, MD World VieW 8 Femtosecond laser cataract surgery innovations Feature July 2015 Femto cataract clinical update 44–54 16 Tribute to Robert M. Sinskey, MD 16 Colleagues and friends share their remembrances of Dr. Sinskey Ophthalmology community rallies to provide disaster relief efforts in Nepal 18 Major ophthalmic societies are helping local organizations provide aid and eyecare services by Lauren Lipuma Insights The indignity of an American death 20 In an era of seemingly unlimited medical technology, this true story highlights the urgency to temper potentially life-extending surgery and science with respect for a person's right to die with grace and dignity by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA CATARACT Vitrectomy that prevents cataract formation 23 Retinal surgeons are exploring novel ways to prevent post-vitrectomy cataracts by Lauren Lipuma Device focus Improving femto for cataract 24 Steady improvements in features over the past few years have helped acceptance, but the technology is still not a "must-have." Here's why by Michelle Dalton Cataract/IOL complications: Moran CPC reports Two cases of TASS caused by an oily substance in the anterior chamber 28 by Kyle D. MacLean, MD, Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, and Nick Mamalis, MD REFRACTIVE Refractive editor's corner of the world Transition in EyeWorld refractive editor 32 Dr. Donnenfeld introduces Dr. Schallhorn as the new refractive editor of EyeWorld by Steven Schallhorn, MD Chief medical editor's corner of the world Healthcare is poised to change, and this time it might really happen 14 Dr. Donnenfeld shares his thoughts on the changes taking place in healthcare by Eric Donnenfeld, MD Pharmaceutical focus Eye-opening mydriatic agents 26 The latest on these dilating drugs by Maxine Lipner Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design GLAUCOMA Evolving views on IOP and glaucoma 38 A look at the changing role of intraocular pressure in the disease process by Tony Realini, MD, MPH Where do low add lenses fit into my practice? 34 Personalizing outcomes for patients based on lifestyle and vision preference by Steven J. Dell, MD Latest ReSTOR lens garners FDA approval 36 IOL moves the near point out farther by Maxine Lipner I 26 18

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