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.
Patients who opt for an advanced-technology IOL tend to have higher expectations for their postop vision, and as such, most surgeons proficient with these lenses are prepared to provide enhancements. So while some level of enhancements are expected, what is an “acceptable” rate? Two surgeons discussed the topic.
BrightMEM corneal allograft (Brightstar Therapeutics) is a new treatment option for ocular surface disease. Several sources discussed BrightMEM, their experience using it, and its treatment applications.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmic practices turned to telemedicine to stay in contact with patients and get them the care they needed. In this article, two physicians discussed their experience with telemedicine, including how they saw its applications evolve and thoughts on the future potential of telehealth options.
There are many possible uses of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can help maximize practice operations. These technologies generally fall into three broad categories: data analysis, administrative support, and communication enhancements. This article looks at how these applications could be used to reshape practices in the future.
Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, expressed his excitement about the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting being in his city—Los Angeles, California—and highlighted a few key
ASCRS and ASOA announced two new programs, SightLine at ASCRS and the Business of Interventional Glaucoma, taking place Thursday, April 24. Both of these programs are geared toward the business side of ophthalmology.
ASCRS Subspecialty Day will take place on Friday, April 25, ahead of the official kickoff of the main 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting. This year, attendees can expect exciting programs focusing on refractive, cornea, and glaucoma topics. The program chairs discussed what they’re looking forward to.
Ronald Yeoh, MD, will deliver the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture during the ASCRS Main Stage session on Friday, April 25, at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Yeoh shared with EyeWorld what he will be speaking about in his lecture.
The Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture will be given by Damien Gatinel, MD, PhD, during the Saturday, April 26, Main Stage session at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Gatinel discussed the inspiration for his lecture.
This year, the Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture will be given by Reza Dana, MD, during the Main Stage session on Sunday, April 27, at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Dana said the lecture will focus on his research in the field of cornea.