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Nathan Radcliffe, MD Glaucoma Editor

Glaucoma in the EyeWorld

Glaucoma Editor Nathan Radcliffe, MD, spoke about EyeWorld’s approach to glaucoma management and introduced the new Glaucoma Editor, Manjool Shah, MD.

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Review of “IOL power calculations after LASIK or PRK: Barrett True-K biometer-only calculation strategy yields equivalent outcomes as a multiple formula approach”

The Duke University ophthalmology residents review this article from the July issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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New IOLs offer option of ‘blended vision’

While the concept of monovision to enhance distance vision in the dominant eye and provide functional near vision in the non-dominant eye is not new, advances in IOL technologies are providing a more coordinated visual experience compared to prior monovision options.

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Word on the street about epithelial mapping

Still a relatively new technology that is being incorporated into more devices, epithelial mapping use continues to become more widespread among refractive surgeons. From an availability standpoint, Dan Reinstein, MD, who pioneered mapping the epithelium, said “every OCT company is developing or has developed this functionality into their machines.”

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The latest in the treatment of OSSN

For the last decade, interferon alpha-2b was the preferred pharmacologic therapy for ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) in the U.S. However, with the pandemic, the makers of interferon transitioned its use for treatment of COVID-19 patients instead. This article covers other OSSN treatment options.

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Exploring research in private practice

The December episode of the ASCRS YES Connect Webinar series covers research within a private practice setting. While it might seem that practicing in an academic setting dovetails well with research, Morgan Micheletti, MD, said one shouldn’t discount the amount of research that can be done in private practice.

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