Eyeworld

MAY 2012

EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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4 EW Table of Contents May 2012 WORLD VIEW 9 It's a balancing act: Drug therapy choices in 2012 Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D. Groundswell for NSAIDs in CME battle 32 Why practitioners see NSAIDs as a pivotal component by Maxine Lipner Bucking the drop trend 33 Saying no to NSAIDs in cataract patients by Maxine Lipner Anesthesia preferences in 2012 35 With a few notable exceptions, topical anesthesia is the way to go, experts say by Michelle Dalton Update on antibiotics: No clear-cut regimen yet 36 There are no definite answers on how to proceed when it comes to the role of pre- and post-op antibiotics by Jena Passut Feature May 2012 Perioperative pharmacology 32-41 NEWS & OPINION ASCRS assigns task force to investigate advancement of integrated eyecare model 3 The new task force will investigate and recommend ways in which ASCRS and its members can advance an integrated eyecare delivery model 16 Tools & techniques Pterygium excision 19 A look at using conjunctival autograft and prophylactic subconjunctival placement of amniotic membrane by John A. Hovanesian, M.D., and Andrew Behesnilian, B.S. 13 Chief medical editor's corner of the world Incoming president applauds past successes with an eye on ASCRS future 13 Dr. Chang's remarks from the Opening General Session at this year's Annual Meeting by David F. Chang, M.D. 19 Anterior segment grand grounds ELP needs a little HELP 16 Dr. Safran examines a case in which a 64-year-old woman presented for a second opinion following cataract and glaucoma treatment by Steven G. Safran Complicated cataract cases Phaco with weak zonules: Part 1 22 Weak zonules complicate every step of the cataract procedure and challenge surgeons to diagnose and manage intraoperative zonulopathy by David F. Chang, M.D. GLAUCOMA Device focus Newer surgical options changing glaucoma treatments 28 Trabeculectomy may remain the standard surgical choice, but others may be safer by Michelle Dalton Online: www.EyeWorld.org • Mobile: EyeWorld.mobi • Twitter: www.twitter.com/EWNews • Facebook: www.facebook/EyeWorldMagazine 31 "Adjustable focus": Spectacles for presbyopia 31 Not all patients are interested in surgical correction of presbyopia. For those who prefer glasses, SuperFocus lenses might be a viable alternative by Michelle Dalton 26 CATARACT Cataract editor's corner of the world Drug development in the eyes of industry 26 EyeWorld talks to representatives from leading pharmaceutical companies by Faith A. Hayden Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus infections in ophthalmology 38 What cataract surgeons can do to minimize resistance by Faith A. Hayden Entering into the post-antibiotic era 41 Are aganocides the key? by Faith A. Hayden Ethical issues in everyday ophthalmologic practice Surgeons brainstorm ways to talk finances with patients 24 Now that premium lenses are on the market, more ophthalmologists have delved into the roles of surgeon and salesperson by Jena Passut 28 REFRACTIVE Early answers for late flap dislocation 30 How to beat back stria and ingrowth by Maxine Lipner

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