Two experts, including Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, spoke about the complications during and after MIGS procedures that the surgeon needs to be prepared to identify and address.
William Rabourn discussed ways to improve a frequently missed opportunity for practice growth: patient and employee engagement.
Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD, Refractive Editor, let readers know what they can expect in the Refractive section of the issue and shared some of the research she has been doing on the IC-8 Apthera.
Julie Schallhorn, MD, Cornea Editor, gave a preview of the articles in the Cornea section and shared some thoughts on managing complications.
The ASCRS Foundation has provided nearly 10,000 surgeries to underserved individuals in the U.S. through Operation Sight. There are 750 volunteers dedicated to making cataract care accessible. Since 2015, Operation Sight has celebrated National Sight Week as a call to all members of the ophthalmic community to join in restoring sight.
A capsular tension ring (CTR) can be a useful tool for ophthalmologists to have on hand during surgery. Two physicians discussed the available products, when the best time is to use them, and methods for good placement.
A patient who elected years ago to have refractive surgery is no longer seeing as well and learns they have ectasia. In many cases their vision can be preserved and/or improved. EyeWorld spoke with three ophthalmologists about how they address corneal and refractive issues for these patients.
Losartan is being studied as a potential treatment for corneal fibrosis and scarring. An ophthalmologist who has been conducting studies on the use of topical losartan spoke about the status of those studies, experience with off-label applications in human patients, and his thoughts about this option becoming more available.
Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is an aggressive, secondary glaucoma that develops in the setting of retinal ischemia. Specialists and residents weighed in on what to look for and strategies to manage this condition.
In this column, John Pinto and Corinne Wohl provided eight tips for leadership succession planning, including voting on future plans for the practice, defining the job of managing partner, and more.