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.
Several physicians discussed their experience using Vuity (Allergan) in practice and how it has, or has not, worked for their patients. They also gave their thoughts on the future of the presbyopia drop market and other products in the pipeline.
Two experts discussed the risk for infections with lamellar corneal grafts, how patients may present, and how to deal with this complication.
Two experts, including Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, spoke about the complications during and after MIGS procedures that the surgeon needs to be prepared to identify and address.
William Rabourn discussed ways to improve a frequently missed opportunity for practice growth: patient and employee engagement.
Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD, Refractive Editor, let readers know what they can expect in the Refractive section of the issue and shared some of the research she has been doing on the IC-8 Apthera.
Julie Schallhorn, MD, Cornea Editor, gave a preview of the articles in the Cornea section and shared some thoughts on managing complications.
A 14-year-old boy who had significant vision loss due to a rare genetic condition recently had his sight restored due to a first-of-its-kind topical gene therapy.
The ASCRS Foundation has provided nearly 10,000 surgeries to underserved individuals in the U.S. through Operation Sight. There are 750 volunteers dedicated to making cataract care accessible. Since 2015, Operation Sight has celebrated National Sight Week as a call to all members of the ophthalmic community to join in restoring sight.
A capsular tension ring (CTR) can be a useful tool for ophthalmologists to have on hand during surgery. Two physicians discussed the available products, when the best time is to use them, and methods for good placement.
A patient who elected years ago to have refractive surgery is no longer seeing as well and learns they have ectasia. In many cases their vision can be preserved and/or improved. EyeWorld spoke with three ophthalmologists about how they address corneal and refractive issues for these patients.