EyeWorld is the official news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Issue link: https://digital.eyeworld.org/i/880217
4 October 2017 EW ASCRS NEWS Complications of cataract surgery in AMD patients 74 Age-related macular degeneration can complicate cataract surgery in several key ways by Rich Daly Managing cataract with advanced glaucoma 76 Devising a treatment strategy to lower IOP in glaucoma that has progressed to moderate and advanced stages in eyes with cataract now includes MIGS as a standard option by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Ensure optimal corneal health before cataract surgery 78 Plan timing of endothelial surgery, cataract surgery depending on endothelial health by Vanessa Caceres Cataract surgery in patients with uveitis 82 Proper management of inflammation and surgical technique are the keys to success by Michelle Stephenson Cataract surgery in the diabetic patient 88 Diabetic patients should be identified and managed prior to cataract surgery by Ellen Stodola Special considerations for cataract surgery in patients with dementia 92 Surgeons explain how they modify their care to best suit these patients by Liz Hillman ASCRS NEWS Second annual National Sight Week October 15–21 3 ASCRS Foundation Operation Sight event raises awareness about preventable blindness in the U.S. by Liz Hillman Rosa Braga-Mele, MD World VieW 10 In the face of ocular comorbidities Feature October 2017 Challenging cataract cases 74–94 14 20 36 ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting coming to the nation's capital in 2018 16 The 2018 Annual Meeting will take place April 13–17, in Washington, D.C. by Denise Monasterio In the journal 17 NEWS & OPINION Insights Taking time to lead 18 Think that physicians can't influence the historic changes being imposed upon the practice of medicine? Think again by J.C. Noreika, MD, MBA Research highlight Research finds human visual cortex continues development into mid-30s 20 This could mean certain treatments thought only efficacious in childhood could extend into teen years or young adulthood by Liz Hillman Webinar reporter Antibiotic prophylaxis covered in webinar 22 Experts discussed considerations for antibiotic prophylaxis in cataract surgery by Ellen Stodola Research highlight New treatment for corneal ulcers 24 Unique photodynamic approach can combat aggressive infection by Maxine Lipner Research highlight Study links obstructive sleep apnea in type 2 diabetes patients to higher risk for sight-threatening condition 28 Those with both diabetes and OSA were at greater risk of developing diabetic retinopathy within 4 years by Liz Hillman CATARACT Device focus Update on pupil dilating devices 30 Both devices and pharmacologic agents should be in a physician's armamentarium by Michelle Stephenson Pharmaceutical focus The latest cataract surgery drug practices 34 A look at different approaches to drug delivery by Maxine Lipner Insightful news from the ASCRS Foundation Spotlight on a sight giver: David Yi, MD 14 ASCRS member talks about how new volunteers can prepare to do international charitable work by Natalie Zundel Tips and tricks Alternative method of nuclear disassembly 36 An in-depth look at anterior chop/nuclear elevation by Steve Elieff, MD Research highlight The "robolution" is upon us 26 Study and proof-of-concept show feasibility of robotic cataract surgery by Liz Hillman Cover image: Karl Brasse, MD, EyeLand Design Cataract editor's corner of the world Target the right patients for multifocal and EDOF lenses 40 Surgeons identify the best patients for the latest advances in multifocal and extended depth of focus technologies by Rich Daly