In memoriam: 2024
EyeWorld honors the lives of ophthalmologists who died in 2024 with recognition here.
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January 24, 2025
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.
Culture of safety: a microbiological assessment of reusable instruments
In this issue’s column, the authors discussed the surgical work of ophthalmologists at Aravind Eye Hospital in India. They shared the results of the standardized protocols that include reusing devices for cataract surgery usually deemed single use in Western countries.
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December 19, 2024
ASCRS remembers I. Howard Fine, MD
I. Howard Fine, MD, a past president of ASCRS and innovator of surgical instruments and procedures, died August 29, 2024, at 88 years old. Several physicians paid tribute to and shared their memories of Dr. Fine.
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December 19, 2024
Allergies or intolerance to materials used in cataract surgery
While true allergies to materials used during cataract surgery are uncommon, this is a topic that physicians may need to discuss with patients. Two physicians highlighted some of the key concerns they hear from patients and how they approach these to identify real allergies versus intolerances.
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December 19, 2024
AI expanding in refractive surgery
What’s the latest tool in the refractive surgeon’s toolbox? As with many fields from marketing to medicine, it’s artificial intelligence (AI). Several surgeons discussed how AI is impacting refractive surgery, as well as some other areas of the anterior segment.
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December 19, 2024
Preservatives in ophthalmic medications and alternative strategies
Many patients use drops to help with a variety of ophthalmic issues, however, one thing to consider is the formulation of these products, specifically if they have preservatives. Three ophthalmologists discussed the precautions with preservatives and shared the importance of monitoring for toxicity and potentially finding alternative treatment options.
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December 19, 2024
First-of-its-kind tool for glaucoma management
In June 2024, the FDA approved the FSYX Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump by Balance Ophthalmics, making it the first non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical, IOP-lowering therapy for patients with open angle glaucoma. Physicians shared how they are excited about being able to lower IOP safely in normal tension glaucoma patients with accompanying nocturnal IOP elevations.
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December 19, 2024
Insights on FDA guidance for developing dry eye drugs
In December 2020, the FDA issued “Dry Eye: Developing Drugs for Treatment Guidance for Industry” as a draft for public comment. William Boyd, MD, Deputy Division Director with the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, shared with EyeWorld that the administration hopes to issue its final guidance soon.
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December 19, 2024
Using the foundations of the past to guide the future
Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, previewed the articles in the section and shared his thoughts on using the past to guide the future. “However, we should not be deluded into thinking our feet are planted in cement, holding us back from achieving new heights,” he said.
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December 19, 2024
Support the ASCRS Foundation and help give the gift of sight
The ASCRS Foundation gave an update on the status of some of its programs and initiatives, including Operation Sight, the Lindstrom Legacy Gift Club, and the Health in Sight Mission.
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December 17, 2024
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