EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Issue link: https://digital.eyeworld.org/i/618732
4 January 2016 EW NEWS & OPINION Getting started with topography-guided ablations 34 As topography-guided LASIK enters the U.S. market, experienced surgeons share valuable knowledge they've gained about the technology by Lauren Lipuma Tips for using topographic ablation 36 Physicians discuss which patients are strong candidates for topographic ablation by Ellen Stodola Getting the lay of topographic ablation landscapes 38 A close look at how physicians can effectively use this innovative machinery by Maxine Lipner Eyeing more precise treatment for irregular corneas 42 iDesign targets more accurate image capture for better outcomes by Vanessa Caceres Laser vision correction in patients with irregular corneas 44 ASCRS members weigh in by EyeWorld staff NEWS & OPINION ASCRS, AAO, and OOSS release joint recommendations on the use of enzyme detergents to clean intraocular surgical instruments 3 by Liz Hillman Eric Donnenfeld, MD World VieW 10 Irregular cornea management Feature January 2016 Management of the irregular cornea 34–46 14 18 27 30 Chief editor's corner of the world Can LASIK be saved? 15 Dr. Donnenfeld discusses the history of LASIK and why it's a procedure worth saving by Eric Donnenfeld, MD New AMD vision coming to fruition 18 Using stem cells to restore sight by Maxine Lipner Old trick that still works for pain relief 20 Retrobulbar alcohol injection for ocular pain relief by Matt Young and Gloria D. Gamat Noted ophthalmic researcher Henry F. Edelhauser, PhD, dies 22 Ophthalmic field mourns the loss of an "innovative" and award-winning researcher by Liz Hillman CATARACT When the bowtie is askew 26 Dressing irregular astigmatism patients for cataract treatment success by Maxine Lipner Cataract surgery in eyes with compromised corneas 27 For patients with an unhealthy cornea, cataract surgery options are more limited by Michelle Dalton Barraquer Lecture highlights LASIK 14 Dr. Donnenfeld shared the myths, misconceptions, and the reality of LASIK in the Barraquer Lecture at the 2015 AAO annual meeting by Ellen Stodola Pulse of ophthalmology: Survey of clinical practices and opinion How are we constructing our clear cornea incisions? 30 Dr. Grossman surveys practicing ophthalmologists on the topic by Mitchell Gossman, MD Insights You say you want a revolution 24 An old competitor on hard times considers fresh ideas for the thorny problem of healthcare reform by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA 24