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UPDATE to ask questions without attribution. For convenient 24/7 access, members can download the EyeCon- nect 365 app that allows members to comment and share information while on the go. Network of camaraderie While EyeConnect serves as a daily premier resource for sharing knowl- edge and staying up to date, it allows physicians of varying back- grounds and experience to network with experts and establish invalu- able connections. Gary Wörtz, MD, Lexington, Kentucky, first joined the forum when he was a chief resident. "For a young aspiring ophthalmologist, I found it so interesting to discuss real world problems with practicing ophthalmologists with decades more experience," he said. "My voice was welcomed even as a resident, and I have made some amazing friends through the camaraderie of the community." David Crandall, MD, West Bloomfield, Michigan, also described the collaborative nature and benefits of the community. "The discus- sions about different approaches to new techniques are tremendously helpful. Everyone comes up with their own tips and tricks to make the transitions easier, and with the collaborative atmosphere, everyone is sharing those tips," he said. "I have also received many patient referrals based on discussions in EyeConnect." EyeConnect is one of the many opportunities to engage with peers for ASCRS members. With its year-round access and influence, it is a strong complement to the ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting that provides the chance to network in person and learn directly from the world's thought leaders in ophthal- mology. Registration for the 2018 ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting, taking place in Washington, D.C. on April 13–17, is currently open. To learn more about ASCRS EyeConnect and see what others are saying about the forum, vis- it ascrseyeconnect.org. For more information on additional ASCRS membership benefits and the Annu- al Meeting, visit ascrs.org. EW Contact information Crandall: dcranda1@hfhs.org Leach: davidleach2020@gmail.com Myers: wmyers2020@gmail.com Searson: lsearson@ascrs.org Wörtz: 2020md@gmail.com I n September, an ophthalmolo- gist in Auckland, New Zealand posted a message seeking input on a patient's unique toric case. After just 3 days, his inquiry had expanded to a thread of nearly 30 messages with responses and recommendations from colleagues spanning the globe, from Savannah, Georgia to Munich, Germany to Murdoch, Australia. This is ASCRS EyeConnect, the number one peer-to-peer online sharing network for ophthalmolo- gists, through which participants can obtain real time guidance on challenging cases and emerging issues and advancements. From the comfort of their homes or offices, physicians connect with colleagues around the world daily to discuss a range of topics from cataract/refrac- tive and retina/vitreous to business practices and the latest technologies. "EyeConnect is the ophthalmic profession's most subscribed on- line forum, offering expert advice in real time," said William Myers, MD, Chicago, ASCRS EyeConnect Committee chair. "Whether asking a question or sharing some new tech- niques, participants learn well in advance of the published literature." With an average of 100 new discussion threads per month, such as "Favorite Microinstruments and Other Miscellaneous Instruments and Why" and "Corneal Abrasion Healing Time," there are more than a dozen daily conversations and nearly 150 active users every month. "Imagine having a practice partner you can turn to who has the experience of a thousand surgeons; that is what EyeConnect is to me," said David Leach, MD, FACS, Lew- iston and Moscow, Idaho. "I practice in a rural setting, and on several occasions, EyeConnect has been a lifeline to surgical and clinical pearls from experienced surgeons and clinicians, and my patient care has improved as a result." Joining the conversation EyeConnect is available to all ASCRS members, who are automatically enrolled in the forum. By visiting ascrseyeconnect.org and clicking "My Subscriptions" under the "My Settings" tab, members have the option to activate the community alerts and can start posting topics or join or observe discussion threads. ASCRS introduced a new feature that enables desktop users to submit an initial post anonymously for new or current contributors who prefer by Lauren Searson ASCRS Publications Production Coordinator ASCRS EyeConnect online community provides vast network of knowledge-sharing for ophthalmologists About EWAR Page: 10 and 11 Francesco Oddone, MD, says that progression detected by imaging alone should not guide glaucoma therapy Page: 16 Jessica Ciralsky, MD, discusses new CSU initiatives Page: 25 2018 EyeWorld Surgical Summit Page: 28 David Chang, MD, discusses intracameral antibiotics and the risk of HORV Page: 38 Eric Donnenfeld, MD, explains the differences between EDOF and conventional multifocal IOLs Page: 42 EyeWorld Augmented Reality (EWAR) index Michael Greenwood, MD, switched from Tri-Moxi as an intracameral antibiotic to Dex-Moxi-Ketor because it is clear and patients don't experience floaters Page: 48 Elizabeth Yeu, MD, shows meibum being expressed from the inferior MG Page: 50 and 51 Kazuo Tsubota, MD, gives step-by-step instructions on how to properly wash eyes with Eye Shampoo Long Page: 53 Christopher Starr, MD, discusses findings of the TFOS DEWS II Page: 57 Warren Hill, MD, discusses new IOL formulae and results Page: 58 World Cornea Congress VIII Page: 59 Edward Manche, MD, discusses preliminary results of his contralateral comparison of SMILE to wavefront- guided LASIK Page: 62 Dr. Radcliffe presents the best glaucoma papers at the "Best of ASCRS" session at the 2017 ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Congress Page: 69 Friedrich E. Kruse, MD, presents "DMEK Techniques for Complex Eyes: A Video-Based Tutorial" Page: 80 Simon Holland, MD, discusses results of a combined treatment protocol of topography-guided PRK, PTK, and CXL for keratoconus Page: 85 Farhad Hafezi, MD, PhD, discusses crosslinking as adjunctive therapy for fungal and bacterial corneal ulcers Page: 86 Eric Donnenfeld, MD, reports results on the use of NSAIDs after cataract surgery Page: 88 Oliver Findl, MD, discusses increased accuracy in IOL calculations achievable by incorporating posterior corneal measurements Page: 90 Filomena Ribeiro, MD, PhD, explains categories of IOL formulas Page: 92 To view EyeWorld Augmented Reality, download our free EyeWorldAR app in the Apple or Android store.

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