Recently released

Articles from the most recent issue of EyeWorld are posted weekly on eyeworld.org.

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  ASCRS News

  Reducing cost, waste, and carbon emissions in cataract surgery through reusable devices

  Stephanie Chen, MD, dove into the cost and waste reduction achieved from transitioning to a reusable phaco platform and reusable diamond knives, from her recent study published in JCRS. Dr. Chen also discussed the multisociety position paper published in JCRS advocating for access to multiuse phaco cassettes.
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  Cataract

  Zonulopathy: signs and surgical management

  Having varying degrees of zonulopathy can make a case more challenging. Two surgeons discussed what they look for to determine if a patient has some form of zonulopathy, the best lenses and tools to use in these cases, and other important approaches to proceeding with surgery.
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  Refractive

  All over the “Ks”

  Refractive Editor Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, shared her thoughts on the topics covered in the Refractive section of this issue. “… I regularly see patients who are unhappy after surgery, particularly among patients who are revealed to have irregular astigmatism on the topography missed preoperatively,” she said.
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  Cornea

  Treatment options for EBMD and recurrent corneal erosions

  Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a common corneal issue. Two experts discussed how this might present in patients and the number of treatment options available to address the condition, with surgeons often needing to use several different strategies.
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  Glaucoma

  Expanding options in the suprachoroidal space

  Two surgeons discussed benefits to expanding access to the suprachoroidal space, which patients might benefit the most, and other important considerations.
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  Practice Management

  Succession planning: securing the future amid a growing workforce shortage

  Succession planning is not just about finding a replacement surgeon—it’s about preserving the legacy, culture, and operational integrity of a practice built over time. For aging ophthalmologists, a well-structured succession plan ensures continuity of care, financial stability, and peace of mind. Read more in this article.