Eyeworld

FEB 2018

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

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6 46 96 EW ASCRS News 56 50 Washington, D.C. shopping 44 Be sure to check these out for some of the best shopping in the area Washington, D.C. performing arts and events 46 Shows and events happening in the city during the time of the meeting REFRACTIVE Presentation spotlight Topical accommodating eye drops 48 New study demonstrates better near vision and high patient satisfaction in presbyopic patients using topical drops, with unchanged distance vision by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD CATARACT Best of ASCRS: Cataract 60 Michael Knorz, MD, highlighted the best cataract papers at the "Best of ASCRS" session at the 2017 ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Congress Presentation spotlight Cataract surgeons turn to scleral tunnel fixation for reliable IOL placement 68 Proof of stable, long-term IOL fixation has generated a strong interest in scleral tunnel fixation among experienced cataract and refractive surgeons by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Presentation spotlight Expanding the iris needs to be safe and easy 70 A novel iris expanding ring easily engages the anterior and posterior surfaces of the iris by means of alternating tabs along the length of the ring by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Research highlight Avoiding transplant travails 56 DMEK after PRK or LASIK by Maxine Lipner SECONDARY FEATURE Testing for corneal dystrophies could pinpoint poor candidates for refractive surgery 90 Commercial lab testing has expanded role in practices, especially among specific populations by Vanessa Caceres GLAUCOMA Pharmaceutical focus Eye on compounded glaucoma drops 96 What practitioners are considering when it comes to these medications by Maxine Lipner Glaucoma editor's corner of the world Deciding on the right MIGS 99 In the absence of comparative data, glaucoma surgeons rely on their own experiences to guide them through the maze of new and old glaucoma treatment options by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD February 2018 92 62 Webinar reporter Experts address questions from IOL power optimization webinar 65 Follow-up to an ASCRS webinar provides insight on previously unanswered questions from attendees by Liz Hillman Presentation spotlight Laser blended vision for presbyopia provides the full visual spectrum 50 A retrospective study shares data on 6 years of experience using laser blended vision in presbyopic patients by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Presentation spotlight Correcting extreme astigmatism in post-PK eyes 54 FLAAK, used for relaxing incisions to reduce astigmatism in post-corneal transplant eyes, shows unpredictable outcomes from case to case by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Cataract editor's corner of the world Prioritizing ergonomics in the OR 62 Surgeons discuss ways to avoid repetitive stress injuries in the operating room and the office setting by Rich Daly SMILE in the military 92 Relatively new procedure gives service members another refractive option by Liz Hillman Presentation spotlight Planning cataract surgery in a patient with previous trabeculectomy 102 Glaucoma specialist shares her decision- making process in a complicated cataract case with previous trab by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD Research highlight Study sheds light on underlying pathogenesis of primary open angle glaucoma 104 Regulator system identified as important for continued maintenance and integrity of Schlemm's canal by Liz Hillman OPHTHALMOLOGY BUSINESS YES connect Gaining patients' trust and confidence when you're young 108 Experts share tips for handling patients' comments, building practical surgical skills, and facing complications when you're new in practice by Liz Hillman RESIDENTS EyeWorld journal club Review of "Comparative analysis of visual outcomes with four different intraocular lenses: monofocal, multifocal and extended range of vision" 74 by Michael Chai, MD, Eileen Choudhury, MD, Anna Do, MD, Katherine McCabe, MD, Miel Sundararajan MD, and Anita Gupta MD

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