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6 October 2015 EW NEWS & OPINION 42 88 Pulse of ophthalmology: Survey of clinical practices and opinion Clear corneal incision security testing 40 Dr. Gossman surveys practicing ophthalmologists on the topic by Mitch Gossman, MD Cornea Subspecialty Day at AAO will go "back to basics" 44 This year's subspecialty day to focus on evidence-based practice by Ellen Stodola Glaucoma Subspecialty Day at AAO: A focus on practical knowledge 46 Subspecialty day will give attendees information they can use in practice right away by Lauren Lipuma Refractive offerings at AAO 2015 48 Symposia, paper sessions, courses, and labs for those looking to increase their knowledge in this area by Ellen Stodola Symposia not to be missed 50 Sessions will highlight ophthalmic education, new technologies, and controversies in the field by Lauren Lipuma REFRACTIVE Dryness after LASIK 52 A pain imposter? by Maxine Lipner Intrastromal corneal reshaping 54 New high-intensity femtosecond technique by Maxine Lipner Custom ablation continues to evolve 60 Wavefront aberrometry goes high resolution to improve results and patient satisfaction by Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, and Steve C. Schallhorn, MD Pharmaceutical focus Anti-VEGFs in the spotlight 64 Update for the cataract surgeon by Maxine Lipner Viewing retinal disease with the aid of OCT angiography 66 New technology for retinal disease detection by Maxine Lipner GLAUCOMA Glaucoma editor's corner of the world CyPass clinical study results and next steps 88 The micro-stent has completed a phase 3 clinical study and now has 2 years of safety and efficacy data by Ellen Stodola Modified assessment tool can predict compliance 90 A glaucoma compliance assessment tool is proving effective at identifying those with high (and low) compliance by Michelle Dalton Does normal tension glaucoma exist? 92 Experts discuss whether normal tension glaucoma is a distinct entity or primary open-angle glaucoma occurring in the normal range of IOP by Tony Realini, MD, MPH Strategy for examining the optic nerve 94 What is the current role of clinical optic nerve examination in glaucoma care? by Tony Realini, MD, MPH AAO PREVIEW OIS back at AAO in Las Vegas 42 OIS will take place on Thursday, November 12 at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino by Ellen Stodola 62 Novel gene therapy approach may protect against photoreceptor loss 68 An early stage study is showing promise in retinitis pigmentosa by Michelle Dalton ASCRS Clinical Survey Intravitreal injections to treat retinal disease 85 ASCRS members weigh in by EyeWorld staff LASIK as refractive procedure of choice 56 Considering the strengths and weaknesses of the LASIK procedure by Ellen Stodola The power of intraoperative aberrometry 58 How this affects toric cases by Maxine Lipner RETINA Device focus Newer diagnostics for AMD 62 What anterior segment surgeons need to know about diagnosing AMD by Michelle Dalton Decrease in trab procedures over past 2 decades 98 While the number of Medicare beneficiaries continues to rise, the number of surgical procedures has fallen by Michelle Dalton Cataract sessions you won't want to miss 47 A wide range of topics will be covered, from the role of new technologies to managing complications and interpreting irregular corneal topographies by Lauren Lipuma SECONDARY FEATURE Should cataract surgeons give anti-VEGF injections? 84 What is the standard of care for treating retinal disease? by Lauren Lipuma

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