Browse articles from the EyeWorld December 2022 issue. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
This has been a year of growth and appreciation for the ASCRS Foundation. This article recaps the successes of the Foundation over the past year and offers thanks to its supporters.
ASCRS Executive Director Steve Speares shared his thoughts on the year and why he is looking forward to 2023.
Four surgeons discussed the importance of ergonomics in ophthalmology, including their personal experiences and how they arrange their clinics and ORs for better ergonomics.
Two surgeons shared how they have incorporated small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) into practice, what they’ve learned, and issues that may occur. They also addressed advancements and future innovation in the space.
The push for widespread COVID-19 vaccination has renewed the focus on the side effects that vaccines may have. It’s an especially unique situation due to the distinct timeframe for this mass vaccination campaign. Two experts spoke about potential ocular impacts of the vaccine and what physicians should look for.
When the term MIGS was first coined more than a decade ago, there were only a few options in the space. Since then, the MIGS space has grown significantly with many options addressing the same outflow pathway. As such, it might be time to start talking about MIGS in terms of procedural categories.
Practice volumes have returned, and efficiency has been re-established. The most fortunate practices have learned how to operate in a tighter labor market. But not all practices can make these claims. How can your practice finally shake off the lingering business equivalent of “long COVID?” This article presents six areas for consideration.
This year, ASCRS hosted a robust, in-person Annual Meeting, expanding its offerings and opportunities at this premier event geared toward anterior segment surgeons. The Society developed new on-demand programming and functionality to benefit members, it hosted the first ASCRS Summer Meeting, and much more.
In a major victory for ophthalmologists and their patients, ASCRS' advocacy led one of the largest insurers in the nation to rescind its harmful prior authorization policy for cataract surgery in nearly every state. This article provides details on this and other updates from the ASCRS Government Relations team.