Browse articles on EyeWorld.org from the ASCRS News section. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Being successful in ophthalmology goes beyond just providing excellent clinical care, and learning and teaching has a significant impact on success. Three physicians discussed the value and impact of teaching and mentorship, their experiences, and how they’ve carried this forward to help train others.
The John A. Moran Eye Center ophthalmology residents reviewed “Long-term outcomes of corneal crosslinking for keratoconus across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations in a diverse U.S. population” from the September issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, officially took on the role of ASCRS Foundation Chair in the spring. Dr. Al-Mohtaseb shared some thoughts about her involvement with the Society, the importance of the ASCRS Foundation and its Operation Sight program, and what she’s looking forward to in this role.
In July, Susanne Hewitt, MD, ASCRS Government Relations Committee Chair, joined ASCRS and ASOA members in Washington, D.C., for the Alliance of Specialty Medicine Legislative Fly-In to learn about policy issues affecting the specialty medical community and meet directly with representatives and senators to lobby for policy initiatives.
Chief Medical Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, highlighted the theme of the issue, summarizing several of the articles, reminded readers of the ASCRS Live! events happening around the country, and closed with an emphasis on the importance of supporting ASCRS advocacy efforts.
Emily Schehlein, MD, EyeSustain Update Guest Editor, reviewed the article, “Current practice patterns for cleaning tonometry tips and diagnostic/laser lenses.” The survey, completed by more than 1,000 ophthalmologists, examined current cleaning practices for commonly used ophthalmic devices and highlighted important trends with implications for patient safety, sustainability, and clinical practice.
Ophthalmology continues to strive to balance the goal of environmental sustainability with patient safety concerns. In this EyeSustain Update column, a glaucoma specialist/CEO of Drop Mate discussed the development and clinical implications of an automated ultraviolet irradiation system designed to enable safe reuse of ophthalmic devices.
The Mass Eye and Ear Ophthalmology Residents reviewed “Geographical barriers to surgical treatment for cataract among California Medicare beneficiaries” from the June issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
This column looked back at the events and sessions hosted by the ASCRS Foundation at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting and highlighted the work of Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year Judith Kirby, MD.
ASCRS Government Relations Committee Chair Susanne Hewitt, MD, shared a recap of the FDA and Government Relations symposia at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting and touched on two ways to help with ASCRS advocacy efforts.
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