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 her introduction to the Cornea section, Julie Schallhorn, MD, pointed out that more and more, physicians are turning to chat groups and listservs when they face a hurdle. “I challenge our readers to think critically about the experiences and the anecdotes they encounter on listservs, chat groups, and social media,” she wrote.
Three physicians discussed the recent uptick in primary graft failures, the data, and the potential culprit.
“In this issue, we delve into some of the challenges of common glaucoma surgeries, as well as discuss exciting new technology that may provide us an opportunity to overcome barriers and provide high-quality care in a safer and more predictable fashion,” said Manjool Shah, MD, Glaucoma Editor, in his introduction.
Various patient scenarios, combined with surgeon preferences and comfort with the procedures, dictate tube shunt placement for glaucoma patients. The different placement options allow the surgeons to knock down obstacles in order to set the patient up for the greatest likelihood of tube shunt success.
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Floaters can impact patient perception and happiness with their vision after cataract surgery, but there is some division as to methods of treatment, especially as YAG laser vitreolysis is becoming more common. EyeWorld spoke with a cataract surgeon and two retina specialists on this topic.
A recent study explored the influence of angle kappa on multifocal IOL outcomes. Two of the researchers shared with EyeWorld the motivation behind this study, what was discovered, and what this means for future research.
Punctal occlusion remains an important resource to help dry eye patients. Several ophthalmologists shared how they use punctal occlusion in practice, available options, and a new product in this space.
Two surgeons shared their insights on the pearls they have gained using the XEN Gel Stent (AbbVie), which originally received FDA approval in 2016.
Choosing the right candidate for a job at your practice or ASC takes time and careful consideration. For practices without a professional HR department, the hiring process can be challenging. This column provided tips on how to make it easier and more structured.