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ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

ASCRS Foundation community harnesses the philanthropic spirit of ophthalmology

The ASCRS Foundation’s mission is to provide humanitarian cataract surgery and support physician education in the U.S. and in developing countries. It is made possible through the support of the Foundation community. This articles recaps some of the events and award winners at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting.

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July 24, 2023

ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

Collaborative strategies to reduce costs and waste in the operating room

This issue’s EyeSustain Update highlights a team approach recommended by Cathleen McCabe, MD, the immediate past president of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS). Her suggestions weave OOSS’ principles of top quality patient care and safety in ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers with partnership among the OR staff and the EyeSustain Surgical Pledge.

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July 24, 2023

Cataract / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

IOL exchange 101

There are many motives and methods for IOL exchange. While a rare need, the physicians who spoke with EyeWorld about best practices in this area said it’s important—especially if using advanced technology IOLs—to be familiar with the indications for exchange, removal techniques, and considerations for IOL replacement.

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July 24, 2023

EyeWorld articles / July 2023 / Refractive

The refractive postop experience

When performing a refractive procedure, the surgical experience doesn’t end when the surgery is over. Surgeons often have to follow up with patients and sometimes provide touch-ups. This article explored how to handle the refractive postop experience, how to manage patient expectations, and diagnostic tools to help them.

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July 24, 2023

Cornea / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

What would you do with these irregular cornea cases?

In a symposium at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting, six cases with irregular corneas were presented and the panel was challenged to answer what would they do. This article gives an overview of those cases.

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July 24, 2023

EyeWorld articles / Glaucoma / July 2023

Optimizing the glaucoma eye for surgery

Optimizing ocular conditions prior to surgery is standard for any procedure, but eyes with glaucoma present extra considerations. EyeWorld spoke with two ophthalmologists to get insights on how to prepare eyes with glaucoma for different ocular procedures. They also shared a few intraoperative and postop considerations along the way.

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July 24, 2023

ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

Lindstrom Lecture and symposium recap

This article recaps the 2023 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture, titled “Glaucoma Surgery: Taking it to the Next Level,” given by Marlene Moster, MD, as well as the other presentations in the session, given by Cathleen McCabe, MD, Francis Mah, MD, and Daniel Chang, MD.

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July 17, 2023

Cataract / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

Best practices for post-refractive cataract patients

The cataract patient who has had prior refractive surgery requires extra considerations in terms of consultations/patient expectations, IOL selection, formulas, use of intraoperative technologies, and postoperative potential. Two experts provided their thoughts on the modern management of these cataract patients.

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July 17, 2023

EyeWorld articles / July 2023 / Refractive

A look at violet-blocking and blue light-filtering technology

Two physicians who have studied and used light-blocking and light-filtering IOL technology in clinical practice discussed with EyeWorld the concepts behind blocking and filtering certain violet and blue light.

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July 17, 2023

Cornea / EyeWorld articles / July 2023

Blepharitis: types, presentation, and treatment

Blepharitis is commonly seen by ophthalmologists. This inflammation of the eyelid margins can be acute or chronic and has a multitude of etiologies. This article gives an in-depth look at the condition, with helpful insights from two experts.

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July 17, 2023