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9 EW NEWS & OPINION Headline byline goes here plus fade July 2015 T he Cornea Society will pres- ent the Dohlman Award to Roger F. Steinert, MD, Irving H. Leopold professor and ophthalmology chair, University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine). Known for his textbook Cataract Surgery, Dr. Steinert is the founding director of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and professor of biomedical engineering at UC Irvine. The ASCRS past president will receive the award—which recognizes a lifetime of teaching excellence and contributions to the field of cornea and external disease—on Friday, November 13 at the Fall Educational Symposium in Las Vegas, an event sponsored by the Cornea Society and the Eye Bank Association of America. "Roger Steinert exemplifies who the Cornea Society wanted to honor with the Dohlman Award. I can think of no better person to receive it this year," said Cornea Society President Christopher J. Rapuano, MD. "While he has done pioneering research in femtosecond laser-assist- ed corneal transplantation, he also taught a generation of trainees—and practicing cornea specialists, includ- ing myself—to perform this surgery. Dr. Steinert has been a true mentor to the profession, which is what this award is all about." Dr. Steinert was one of the first ophthalmologists to research the use of the excimer laser for cor- neal transplantation. His research interests include refractive surgery, corneal transplantation, and cataract surgical technique. In addition to being named in America's Top Doctors, Becker's ASC Review, and Best Doctors in America, Dr. Steinert has been honored with the following awards: 2015: New England Ophthalmolog- ical Society (NEOS) Distinguished Achievement Award 2012: Presidential Recognition Award (International Society of Refractive Surgery) 2011: Poster of Interest Award (ASCRS) 2010: Best of Faculty Research Award (UC Irvine) 2010: Visionary Award (Foundation Fighting Blindness) 2009: Secretariat Award (American Academy of Ophthalmology) 2009: Life Achievement Honor Award (American Academy of Ophthalmology) 2008: Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching (UC Irvine) Dr. Steinert has enjoyed leader- ship positions in various ophthalmic organizations. He has chaired several committees of ASCRS, including the Industry Liaison, Program, and ASCRS Foundation committees, cul- minating in his term as ASCRS presi- dent from 2005 to 2006. Additional- ly, he has served as examiner of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), as board member of the International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty (ISRK), and as vice pres- ident of the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, respectively, Dr. Steinert completed his ophthalmic training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear In- firmary. He has published more than 120 peer-reviewed articles and sits on the editorial boards of 4 major peer-reviewed journals. More information about the Fall Educational Symposium can be found at FallSymposium. CorneaSociety.org. EW Contact information Elliott: aelliott@ascrs.org In the journal . . . High-myopic laser in situ keratomileusis combined with prophylactic high- er fluence corneal crosslinking: Two-year safety and efficacy study Anastasios John Kanellopoulos, MD, George Asimellis, PhD This randomized, prospective study compared how eyes that underwent myopic LASIK with concurrent high-fluence corneal crosslinking (CXL) fared when com- pared with those undergoing standard myopic femtosecond LASIK. Of the 140 consecutive eyes included here, 65 were treated with both LASIK and CXL, while 75 underwent myopic LASIK alone. For those that underwent both procedures, the average postoperative manifest refraction spherical equivalent (MRSE) at the 2-year mark was –0.18 D, with a postoperative mean flat K of 37.67 D and a mean steep K of 38.38 D. Meanwhile for those that underwent LASIK alone the average postoperative MRSE was –0.32 D, with a mean flat K of 38.04 D and a steep K of 38.69 D. Investigators determined that there was also a statistical- ly significant difference between the 2 groups at the 20/20 and 20/25 acuity levels. They concluded that refractive and keratometric stability appears to be enhanced at the 2-year mark for combined use of CXL and high-myopic LASIK compared with standard LASIK alone. Investigators theorize that biomechanical properties of the cornea are enhanced by the concurrent use of CXL and myopic LASIK here, thereby improving refractive and keratometric stability. Fibrin adhesive in conjunction with removal of epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis: Long-term results David R. Hardten, MD, Mona M. Fahmy, OD, Gargi K. Vora, MD, John P. Berdahl, MD, Terry Kim, MD Can fibrin adhesive use help in the long-term management of epithelial in- growth? In this retrospective case series, which considered 39 eyes that had un- dergone mechanical debridement of epithelial ingrowth in conjunction with fi- brin glue application, investigators set out to determine this. Investigators found that after this dual process, at 26.6 months, 79.5% of eyes had no recurrence of ingrowth. In 12.8% of eyes, at the 3-month follow-up, there was mild epithelial ingrowth found, but this did not require removal. Investigators determined that just 7.7% of eyes, also at the 3-month follow-up, required additional ingrowth removal and fibrin application. They found that by the last follow-up, 84.6% of eyes had 20/25 or better CDVA, with UDVA topping 20/40 in 74.4% of eyes. They concluded that in most eyes a significant epithelial ingrowth recurrence can be prevented by the combined use of fibrin adhesive with manual epithelial removal. To compare this to other techniques, larger randomized studies would be needed. Pars plana vitrectomy and iris suture fixation of posteriorly dislocated intraocular lenses Uri Soiberman, MD, Peter L. Gehlbach, MD, Peter Murakami, ScM, Walter J. Stark, MD In this retrospective series of 27 consecutive cases, the goal was to determine how patients fared with a combined pars plana vitrectomy and iris suture fixation of posteriorly dislocated intraocular lenses. Investigators determined that patients had a median postoperative CDVA of 20/30, which was stable or improved from baseline in 16 of the eyes. Following the surgery, there was a significant myopic shift in spherical equivalent from a mean of 7.62 D to –1.33 D. There was a mean follow-up of 6 months. At the last follow-up, while all of the IOLs remained centered and stable, one was slightly tilted. Prior to ending the study, it was necessary to resuture one eye that had a recurrent subluxation. None of the patients suffered from a retinal detachment or from endophthalmi- tis. Investigators concluded that for the IOLs here, use of combined pars plana vitrectomy and iris suture fixation of posteriorly dislocated IOLs led to a stable fixation of the lens. July 2015 Cornea Society to present Roger F. Steinert, MD, with prestigious award by Abbie B. Elliott ASCRS•ASOA Manager of Communications ASCRS update Roger F. Steinert, MD