Spring 2026

Read more about the article Reducing cost, waste, and carbon emissions in cataract surgery through reusable devices
ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article Will oral sedation become mainstream?
Cataract / EyeWorld articles / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article Succession planning: securing the future amid a growing workforce shortage
EyeWorld articles / Practice Management / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article EyeWorld Journal Club review: “Use of intracameral antibiotics prophylaxis in patients with posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
ASCRS News / EW issues / EyeWorld articles / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article Growth and upward direction in the cornea field
Cornea / EyeWorld articles / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article The interventional philosophy in glaucoma
EyeWorld articles / Glaucoma / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article Using the Light Adjustable Lens in glaucoma patients
EyeWorld articles / Glaucoma / Spring 2026

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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April 7, 2026