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4 January 2017 EW ASCRS NEWS Perfecting IOL power predictions 46 Experts provide their thoughts on how to get as close to target as possible by Liz Hillman How previous refractive surgery affects IOL power choice 47 Surgeons weigh in on how prior surgery might impact calculations by Ellen Stodola Advanced technology sharpens astigmatic outcomes after cataract surgery 52 5 tips to maximize technology use by Vanessa Caceres Tips for selecting the best keratometry values for IOLs 54 Surgeons offer pearls for improving the selection of keratometry values when determining IOL calculations and astigmatism management by Rich Daly ASCRS NEWS MACRA update to be given at EyeWorld Surgical Summit 3 The meeting in Park City will feature an update on MACRA and the recently released final rule by Ellen Stodola Eric Donnenfeld, MD World VieW 9 Better outcomes through better calculations Feature January 2017 All about IOL calculations 46–59 36 21 ASCRS: A look back as we move forward 11 Reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year by Denise Monasterio Insightful news from the ASCRS Foundation Spotlight on a sight giver: Robert Cionni, MD 12 Highlighting a donor in celebration of National Thank You Month by Natalie Zundel In the journal 13 NEWS & OPINION Outstanding at 20: Retrospective on cataract and glaucoma discussions 14 EyeWorld's 20th anniversary celebration continues with a look at the coverage of cataract and glaucoma hot topics by Maxine Lipner Chief medical editor's corner of the world Striving to make positive impacts for patients 18 A guest opinion piece by Bausch + Lomb's chief medical officer by Calvin Roberts, MD Insights Pope, hope, and a better way 20 A new year, the promise of a fresh start, and all the revocable resolve to eat smarter, exercise regularly, and realize a healthier lifestyle by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Pulse of ophthalmology: Survey of clinical practices and opinion Art of IOL power selection: Fudge factors 24 Part 1 in a series on the complexities of everyday IOL decisions by Mitchell Gossman, MD Don't sleep on the job and miss this diagnosis 27 Studies find links between sleep apnea and eye disorders by Vanessa Caceres REFRACTIVE Refractive editor's corner of the world EyeWorld welcomes Vance Thompson, MD, as its new Refractive section editor 28 The surgeon from South Dakota plans to guide section with view of comprehensive refractive surgery by Liz Hillman General sessions at ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Congress to feature international experts 10 The meeting will be held May 5–9 in Los Angeles by Denise Monasterio CORNEA Pharmaceutical focus Facing dryness 34 Improving the ocular surface before cataract surgery by Maxine Lipner Presentation spotlight Patients with HIV at increased risk for developing AMD at a younger age 21 Growing body of research shows patients with HIV are at risk for age-related diseases by Liz Hillman Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design Research drills down into efficacy of crosslinking protocols for thin corneas 30 Study further establishes essential role of oxygen for efficient biomechanical strengthening by Liz Hillman Cornea editor's corner of the world Viral conjunctivitis test may help practices 36 Although widely effective treatments for various types of viral conjunctivitis remain uncertain, a diagnostic test has proven reliable in the clinical setting by Rich Daly

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