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.
The University of Chicago ophthalmology residents reviewed “Comparative evaluation of clinical results and patient-reported outcomes of enhanced monofocal and conventional monofocal intraocular lenses” from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
When considering uveitis and cataract surgery, you could be dealing with a patient who you know has uveitis, or you could have a patient who develops a new uveitis after surgery. Three physicians spoke about preop, surgery, and postop considerations.
Since its approval, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight) has become well known for the successful outcomes that it can provide for patients. Four ophthalmologists shared their experience with the product and what they’ve learned about limitations, how to work through challenges, and more.
For about 7 years, there has been one FDA approved treatment for neurotrophic keratitis (NK): Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj, Dompe). Before that, there was nothing. Now pharmaceutical options for NK—and persistent epithelial corneal defect (PCED) more generally—in the pipeline number about a half dozen.
An emphasis on sustainability in healthcare has gained momentum in recent years. In this article, a group of glaucoma specialists who are experts in sustainability offered their perspectives on how to make meaningful changes in a clinical practice.
“As healthcare practitioners, we’re constantly looking to provide the highest quality of care. We research to learn more about materials, investigate new technologies, and query for data on efficacy measures,” said Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, before introducing the articles in this issue’s Refractive section.
Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD, gave a preview of the articles in the section and talked about the current climate for institutional funding for research.
Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, shared his thoughts on the theme of “Changing mindsets” in his introduction to the issue.
Ophthalmology is constantly evolving to meet new and unmet needs. EyeWorld asked members of its Cataract Editorial Board and the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee to weigh in on: If I could ask industry to produce one new product, this is what it would be and why.
Three surgeons weighed in on the pros and cons of different lens materials as well as what may be coming in the future.
