Reducing cost, waste, and carbon emissions in cataract surgery through reusable devices

Stephanie Chen, MD, dove into the cost and waste reduction achieved from transitioning to a reusable phaco platform and reusable diamond knives, from her recent study published in JCRS. Dr. Chen also discussed the multisociety position paper published in JCRS advocating for access to multiuse phaco cassettes.

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Will oral sedation become mainstream?

Oral sedation for cataract surgery has been used in some capacity for at least the last 20 years in the U.S., and discussion has begun on whether oral sedation options could become the primary care model within ASCs and hospital settings. Three cataract surgeons weighed in on the topic.

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Succession planning: securing the future amid a growing workforce shortage

Succession planning is not just about finding a replacement surgeon—it’s about preserving the legacy, culture, and operational integrity of a practice built over time. For aging ophthalmologists, a well-structured succession plan ensures continuity of care, financial stability, and peace of mind. Read more in this article.

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EyeWorld Journal Club review: “Use of intracameral antibiotics prophylaxis in patients with posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis”

The McGee Eye Institute ophthalmology residents reviewed “Use of intracameral antibiotics prophylaxis in patients with posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis” from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

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Growth and upward direction in the cornea field

“As we advance in medicine, the next frontier will be getting a true picture of the state of the patient—genetics, environment, and lifestyle—and using this to find the correct diagnosis and treatment,” said Julie Schallhorn, MD, as she introduced the articles in the Cornea section of the issue.

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The interventional philosophy in glaucoma

“As we turn our sights toward Washington, D.C., for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, this quarter’s Glaucoma section highlights a significant maturing of the ‘interventional’ philosophy that has come to define our subspecialty,” said Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD. Read more in his introduction to the section.

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Using the Light Adjustable Lens in glaucoma patients

With expanding lens options in cataract surgery and an increase in combined glaucoma and cataract procedures, two ophthalmologists went into detail on when the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight) can be a good option for glaucoma patients and considerations when choosing it.

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