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Read more about the article Opening the door to office-based cataract surgery: considerations and comparisons
EW issues / EyeWorld articles / Practice Management / Winter 2025

Opening the door to office-based cataract surgery: considerations and comparisons

The reasons for growth in office-based surgery (OBS) for cataract procedures is multifactorial. Technology and techniques have improved to instill confidence in safety and efficacy, with a growing body of data to support it. Economic and patient expectation factors are also major influencers for OBS adoption among some surgeons.

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December 2, 2025
Read more about the article Four regional multinational societies release a joint position paper on multiuse phacoemulsification supplies
ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / Winter 2025

Four regional multinational societies release a joint position paper on multiuse phacoemulsification supplies

David F. Chang, MD, chair of the EyeSustain Advisory Board, discussed the new position paper advocating for multiuse phacoemulsification cassettes. The position paper calls on industry to prioritize development of multiuse supply options for every phacoemulsification machine and for regulatory agencies to facilitate review and approval of these products.

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November 3, 2025
Read more about the article Management of ocular surface disease
Cornea / EyeWorld articles / October 2025

Management of ocular surface disease

“The proper management of ocular surface disease (OSD) is a cornerstone for successful anterior segment surgery and overall ocular health,” said Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, introducing this special bonus issue on dry eye and ocular surface disease.

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October 15, 2025
Read more about the article Identifying different types of dry eye
Cornea / EyeWorld articles / October 2025

Identifying different types of dry eye

When considering patients with dry eye, it is imperative for physicians to understand the types of dry eye disease in order to best address a patient’s issues and choose an appropriate treatment. Two specialists discussed in depth dry eye sub-types and their identification.

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October 15, 2025
Read more about the article Updates expected for the ASCRS Preoperative OSD Algorithm
Cornea / EyeWorld articles / October 2025

Updates expected for the ASCRS Preoperative OSD Algorithm

Several years ago, the ASCRS Cornea Clinical Committee created the ASCRS Preoperative OSD Algorithm because of the lack of awareness and consensus regarding recommendations on ocular surface disease. The Committee is currently working on updates to the algorithm as new therapies have been introduced.

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October 15, 2025
Read more about the article Ocular surface considerations for (and from) different subspecialties
Cornea / EyeWorld articles / October 2025

Ocular surface considerations for (and from) different subspecialties

The ocular surface impacts many ophthalmic subspecialties beyond cornea. Whether it’s within refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma therapy, or retina procedures, the ocular surface can affect outcomes for patients being treated by these subspecialists. Several anterior segment ophthalmologists spoke about the ocular surface and how it relates to their subspecialty.

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October 15, 2025