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6 February 2016 EW NEWS & OPINION Dry eye approved therapies today and in the future 50 Experts discuss currently approved treatments for dry eye and other tactics they use to help treat these patients by Ellen Stodola Targeting better care for patients with evaporative tear dysfunction 52 Multipronged treatment often necessary by Vanessa Caceres Differentiating dry eye and allergy 54 Although many treatments are available for both dry eye and allergic conditions, diagnosing the correct condition continues to be a challenge by Rich Daly Looking beyond the obvious in dry eye cases 56 Structural disorders contribute to dry eye symptoms by Maxine Lipner Preparing the ocular surface for surgery 59 ASCRS members weigh in by EyeWorld staff NEWS & OPINION New and notable features at the upcoming ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Congress 3 From a new Poster Pavilion to Cataract Surgery Olympics, here's what you can expect at the 2016 annual meeting by Liz Hillman by Clara Chan, MD, FRCSC, FACS World VieW 10 Ubiquitous challenge of ocular surface disease Feature February 2016 Ocular surface disease 50–59 22 Oral AMD treatment shows promise 15 by Michelle Dalton Anterior segment grand rounds iStumped over iStent 16 Patient with uneventful cataract surgery and placement of iStent develops recurrent hyphema after surgery by Steven G. Safran, MD Insights The new, new thing augmented 22 Virtual reality's application in ophthalmology will be outstripped by the immense potential of augmented reality by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Glaukos' work in glaucoma technology and global charity 24 Since its inception, Glaukos has consistently made charitable donations to support pro- bono eyecare in underprivileged countries, while at the same time working on innovative approaches to glaucoma care by Adrianne Resek There is more to the human vitreous than "protects the eye" 26 The biochemical makeup of the human vitreous is pinpointed for the first time ever by Matt Young and Gloria D. Gamat CATARACT Cataract editor's corner of the world New compound shows promise in reversing, preventing cataracts in eye drop form 28 Scientists develop a compound that partially reverses cataracts in mice and in human tissue by Liz Hillman REFRACTIVE PresbyLASIK for presbyopia correction 42 PresbyLASIK is making a buzz in the ophthalmic world as a potential approach in the correction of presbyopia by Matt Young and Gloria D. Gamat Marketing LASIK evolves for a new generation 44 Refractive surgeons have found success with new kinds of outreach that show the benefits of laser vision correction to younger adults by Rich Daly RETINA Transscleral and subretinal injections, the da Vinci robot way 46 Robot spearheaded in other fields comes to ophthalmology in a precise way by Matt Young and Gloria D. Gamat Advanced training program offers "once-in-a-residency opportunity" for young eye surgeons 13 Event will feature lectures, hands-on wet labs, and opportunities for networking with peers and experts in the field by Liz Hillman CORNEA Device focus Running around in circles 60 The latest dry eye diagnostics give clinicians more information about a patient's condition, but no one test alone can provide all the answers by Michelle Dalton Brand vs. generic ophthalmic medications 32 Motivations to use each one may differ among clinicians by Vanessa Caceres Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design RESIDENTS EyeWorld journal club Review of "The effect of posterior corneal astigmatism on power calculation and alignment of toric intraocular lens: a comparison between different methodologies" 47 by Tomas Moreno, MD, Mark Breazzano, MD, Niraj Nathan, MD, and Laura Wayman, MD No real proof NSAIDs are advantageous for CME prophylaxis 20 Several studies suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents may hasten visual recovery but have little long-term effect on outcomes by Michelle Dalton 32

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