Browse articles on EyeWorld.org. 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.
In an article published in JCRS Online Case Reports,1 Andreas F. Borkenstein, MD, and colleagues discussed the “No ring approach technique for Nd:YAG capsulotomy in pinhole intraocular lenses: mask-sparing strategy to prevent occluder ring damage.” Dr. Borkenstein shared highlights from the report, why the technique is important, and when it applies.
A symposium at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting—“Robotic Surgery: How Soon and How Good Will It Be?”—gave an overview of robotic cataract surgery and its future with perspectives from physicians who were directly involved with these rapidly advancing technologies.
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.
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.
Two physicians shared their thoughts on the various ways to manage astigmatism, what levels to treat, and how they decide the best option for each patient.
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a common corneal issue. Two experts discussed how this might present in patients and the number of treatment options available to address the condition, with surgeons often needing to use several different strategies.
Glaucoma specialists say they’re often referred post-cataract surgery patients experiencing an IOP spike, many of whom could be treated by the referring surgeon. EyeWorld spoke with two glaucoma specialists to get their insights on what to watch for and management of these cases.
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.
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.
“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.
