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Nostra culpa

This essay was the winner of the 2022 ESCRS John Henahan Writing Prize for Young Ophthalmologists addressing the question, “What can the field of ophthalmology do to meet the pressing challenges of climate change, sustainability, and social equity?” It is being reprinted with permission at the request of EyeSustain.

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Read more about the article Binkhorst Lecture to highlight road to innovation
Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD Chief Medical Editor

Binkhorst Lecture to highlight road to innovation

Eric Donnenfeld, MD, will give the 2023 Binkhorst Lecture, titled “The Road to Innovation: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been.” One main point Dr. Donnenfeld wants to emphasize is that the road to innovation is classically defined as standing on the shoulders of giants, but there are people who aren’t necessarily giants who play a significant role in innovation.

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Patient perceptions of second eye cataract surgery

When preparing for second eye cataract surgery, there are a couple of primary factors to consider. Two ophthalmologists who have studied how patient perceptions differ between the first and second procedures talked about what they found and how to discuss this with patients.

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Mixing and matching IOLs

The options and strategies for mixing and matching IOLs have evolved over time. Two surgeons discussed their approaches for using different lenses to help give patients the best outcomes.

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Lens options in glaucoma patients

Patients with glaucoma who need cataract surgery have many lens options available, and it’s important for physicians to present the potential benefits and risks so patients can make the best decision. Two experienced ophthalmologists discussed different lens options for glaucoma patients and important factors to consider.

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Many new features at the ASOA Annual Meeting

Administrators and practice management staff can anticipate the quality of education and networking opportunities that they’ve come to expect from the ASOA Annual Meeting, but the event in San Diego, California has a few new features and additions to enhance the attendee experience.

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Read more about the article Welcoming a new ASCRS Foundation chair
Dr. MacDonald performs a slit lamp exam on a preop patient in Songea, Tanzania. Source: Susan MacDonald, MD

Welcoming a new ASCRS Foundation chair

David Chang, MD, has served as chair or co-chair of the ASCRS Foundation Board of Directors for nearly a decade, and this spring he will pass the torch to Susan MacDonald, MD.

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Helena Ndume, MD, selected for 2023 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award

The ASCRS Foundation announced that Helena Ndume, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award. The Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award is endowed by a generous gift from David and Victoria Chang to celebrate and honor outstanding humanitarian work with an emphasis on cataract blindness and disability.

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