Richard Lindstrom, MD, has been a member of ASCRS for decades, almost since the Society’s inception, serving in various leadership roles for 40 years. This year, Dr. Lindstrom is stepping down from leadership and will be inducted into the ASCRS Ophthalmology Hall of Fame.
Vance Thompson, MD, shared some of the accomplishments of the Society during his presidency and what he is looking forward to at the ASCRS Annual Meeting.
In his introduction to the Cataract section, Mitchell Weikert, MD, highlighted some of the valuable offerings at the ASCRS Annual Meeting and previewed the hot topics in cataract surgery covered in the issue.
Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, shared what readers can expect in this issue’s Refractive section and encouraged all to attend Refractive Day at the ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.
Attendees will not want to miss these events before and during the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California.
Corneal edema after cataract surgery is expected to an extent, but as postop recovery stretches to 1 month or beyond, surgeons begin to treat the situation differently. Three surgeons discussed preop contributors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of prolonged corneal edema.
Patients who opt for an advanced-technology IOL tend to have higher expectations for their postop vision, and as such, most surgeons proficient with these lenses are prepared to provide enhancements. So while some level of enhancements are expected, what is an “acceptable” rate? Two surgeons discussed the topic.
BrightMEM corneal allograft (Brightstar Therapeutics) is a new treatment option for ocular surface disease. Several sources discussed BrightMEM, their experience using it, and its treatment applications.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmic practices turned to telemedicine to stay in contact with patients and get them the care they needed. In this article, two physicians discussed their experience with telemedicine, including how they saw its applications evolve and thoughts on the future potential of telehealth options.
There are many possible uses of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can help maximize practice operations. These technologies generally fall into three broad categories: data analysis, administrative support, and communication enhancements. This article looks at how these applications could be used to reshape practices in the future.