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.
The Moran Eye Center residents reviewed “Effect of time since primary laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis on flap relift success and epithelial ingrowth risk” from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Summaries of several recent articles from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
The Light Adjustable Lens is still a relatively new technology, offering the ability to adjust the refractive settings of the lens after implantation with “lock-in” treatments. Several ophthalmologists discussed their decision to bring it into practice, implementation considerations, and overall impressions.
Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, shares his experiences with ASCRS and what he’s looking forward to as the new chief medical editor of EyeWorld.
Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, introduces the Cataract section of the issue.