“As we continue to see progress in ocular surface therapeutics, we need to continue to evolve our vocabulary surrounding ocular surface disease. I challenge you to start differentiating your ‘dry eye’ patients as you see them in clinic,” said Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD. Read her introduction to the Cornea section for more details.
This year’s Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year is Andrew Kao, MD. Dr. Kao was recognized during the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Kao is also part of a nonprofit in Bakersfield, California, called the Advanced Center for Eyecare, whose mission is to serve the underserved and underinsured.
Since its approval, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) has divided cataract surgeons into frequent users of the technology and those who do not think that it brings value to their practice. EyeWorld spoke with two surgeons who say they consistently benefit from FLACS in their practice.
The future of corneal refractive surgery is in the works. EyeWorld checked in on various technologies in the pipeline with physicians in the know.
Who are the best patients? What are the outcomes like? What’s in store for the future? Three physicians answered these questions and more as they pertain to platelet-derived ocular surface therapies, giving insights on what they wish ophthalmologists knew about these products.
A 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting symposium featured quick-hit tips from glaucoma specialists. Panelists were asked to share a 1-minute pearl in a variety of categories and included Sarah Van Tassel, MD, Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, Douglas Rhee, MD, Lorraine Provencher, MD, and Christopher Teng, MD, MBA.
Facility expansion is an especially vexing process in the current environment. Building and financing costs are sky-high, making it more difficult to accommodate growth. This article has some basic points to assure that your facility development efforts are in lockstep with your wider development goals.
“Wishful thinking spurs innovation, changes in clinical and surgical practice, and charitable initiatives, among other things,” said Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, in his introduction to the issue. He previewed some of the articles and shared thoughts on the recent ASCRS Annual Meeting.
In this issue’s EyeSustain Update column, one physician discussed the utility of the Sustainability Index for Disposables in Cataract Surgery (SIDICS) calculator developed by ESCRS. SIDICS promotes the use of eco-friendly materials, recycling initiatives, and waste reduction strategies in cataract surgery.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, shared highlights of the ASCRS Annual Meeting for him and gave a sneak peek into the articles in the section.