April 2008
EW WEEK Vol. 13 No. 12
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VEGF Trap-Eye demonstrates visual gains in AMD treatment
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Visual Cycle Modulator shows benefit in retinopathy of prematurity study
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One Use-Plus SBK compares favorably to femtosecond laser in trials
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Free screenings offered for Latino Glaucoma Awareness Day
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Gene therapy successfully treats Leber’s congenital amaurosis
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April 2008 Articles
COVER FEATURE
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Better technology expands treatment choices
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Walking the refractive laser line
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LASEK does not jeopardize thin corneas
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Weighing in …
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Predisposing factor for dry eye syndrome critical for soldiers in desert climate
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Industry trends toward improved diagnostic technology
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Iris registration effective, efficient compared to conventional LASIK
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Keratorefractive techniques
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Collagen crosslinking at a glance
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What about PresbyLASIK?
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The role of lenses
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Endothelial Cell Loss after DSEK
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Special concerns for pediatric patients
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Refractive surgery options abound
CATARACT/ IOL
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No adjustment needed
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Be aware of high phaco power
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Combo surgery induces less astigmatism than individual procedures
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Phaco after iridotomy may help prevent IOP rise?
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Study compares IOL designs for PCO rates
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Aberrometry useful after cataract surgery
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Less cell loss with AquaLase
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Young physicians and residents discuss their training, real-world challenges, and more
GLAUCOMA
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Ins and outs of explanting
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Connecting glaucoma and circadian rhythms
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POAG consistently underdiagnosed
IN OTHER NEWS
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Capturing a career
MEETING REPORTER
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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
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Storm Eye/ASCRS Clinical Update 2008
OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS
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Changes to health care imminent after election
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Implant complication manageable
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Surrogate decision-making
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Demodex treatment options
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Filling the dry-eye gap
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Connecting diabetes and myopia
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A better view with the Lumera
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Most common ophthalmic surgical error
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Comparing surgery results
OPINIONS AND COMMENTARY
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Who is in control?
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How would you handle this case?
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ASCRS Installs Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist as President
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In The Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery April 2008
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
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The impact of office automation
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Electronic records providers’ merger could improve practices
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Ethos, logos, and pathos
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Medicare’s medical necessity issues for cataract and YAG surgery
RETINA
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Retinoblastoma ... making scientific strides
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Awaiting the IMT …
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MFRP gene not associated with myopia, hyperopia
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Lucentis at one year
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Assessing AMD patients
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Outcomes of Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Diffuse Nontractional Diabetic Macular Edema
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Cost of a drug versus QoL?
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AMD treatment cost a hot topic
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Is Avastin beneficial for choroidal neovascularization?
WORLD VIEW
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Life, Liberty, and Freedom from Glasses
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