April 2008
 
EW WEEK Vol. 13 No. 12
· VEGF Trap-Eye demonstrates visual gains in AMD treatment
· Visual Cycle Modulator shows benefit in retinopathy of prematurity study
· One Use-Plus SBK compares favorably to femtosecond laser in trials
· Free screenings offered for Latino Glaucoma Awareness Day
· Gene therapy successfully treats Leber’s congenital amaurosis

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April 2008 Articles

COVER FEATURE
· 1: Better technology expands treatment choices

· 2: Walking the refractive laser line

· 3: LASEK does not jeopardize thin corneas

· 4: Weighing in …

· 5: Predisposing factor for dry eye syndrome critical for soldiers in desert climate

· 6: Industry trends toward improved diagnostic technology

· 7: Iris registration effective, efficient compared to conventional LASIK

· 8: Keratorefractive techniques

· 9: Collagen crosslinking at a glance

· 10: What about PresbyLASIK?

· 11: The role of lenses

· 12: Endothelial Cell Loss after DSEK

· 13: Special concerns for pediatric patients

· 14: Refractive surgery options abound

CATARACT/ IOL
· 1: No adjustment needed

· 2: Be aware of high phaco power

· 3: Combo surgery induces less astigmatism than individual procedures

· 4: Phaco after iridotomy may help prevent IOP rise?

· 5: Study compares IOL designs for PCO rates

· 6: Aberrometry useful after cataract surgery

· 7: Less cell loss with AquaLase

· 8: Young physicians and residents discuss their training, real-world challenges, and more

GLAUCOMA
· 1: Ins and outs of explanting

· 2: Connecting glaucoma and circadian rhythms

· 3: POAG consistently underdiagnosed

IN OTHER NEWS
· 1: Capturing a career

MEETING REPORTER
· 1: EyeWorld revisits Winter Update 2008 ... As we look ahead to next year’s meeting, we leave you with some additional pearls from this year’s meeting

MEETINGPREVIEW
· 1: Storm Eye/ASCRS Clinical Update 2008

OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS
· 1: Changes to health care imminent after election

· 2: Implant complication manageable

· 3: Surrogate decision-making

· 4: Demodex treatment options

· 5: Filling the dry-eye gap

· 6: Connecting diabetes and myopia

· 7: A better view with the Lumera

· 8: Most common ophthalmic surgical error

· 9: Comparing surgery results

OPINIONS AND COMMENTARY
· 1: Who is in control?

· 2: How would you handle this case?

· 3: ASCRS Installs Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist as President

· 4: In The Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery April 2008

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
· 1: The impact of office automation

· 2: Electronic records providers’ merger could improve practices

· 3: Ethos, logos, and pathos

· 4: Medicare’s medical necessity issues for cataract and YAG surgery

RETINA
· 1: Retinoblastoma ... making scientific strides

· 2: Awaiting the IMT …

· 3: MFRP gene not associated with myopia, hyperopia

· 4: Lucentis at one year

· 5: Assessing AMD patients

· 6: Outcomes of Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Diffuse Nontractional Diabetic Macular Edema

· 7: Cost of a drug versus QoL?

· 8: AMD treatment cost a hot topic

· 9: Is Avastin beneficial for choroidal neovascularization?

WORLD VIEW
· 1: Life, Liberty, and Freedom from Glasses

  
 


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