Fundamental concepts in refractive surgery
Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD, gives a preview of the articles in the section.
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.
Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD, gives a preview of the articles in the section.
Clara Chan, MD, introduces the Cornea section of the issue.
Glaucoma Editor Nathan Radcliffe, MD, shares a preview of the articles in the section.
The Weill Cornell ophthalmology residents reviewed “Real-world incidence of monofocal toric intraocular lens repositioning: analysis of the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS Registry” from the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
EyeWorld spoke to two physicians for a primer on interpreting OCT of the macula and optic nerve in preparation for cataract surgery.
Identifying and factoring in corneal aberrations prior to laser vision correction is one of the basics of ensuring a successful refractive procedure. One ophthalmologist discussed how these aberrations can have an impact and what he does in his practice.
Corneal imaging for IOL planning is vital, but what instruments to use and what the measurements from these different instruments inform varies. EyeWorld spoke with two physicians to get their thoughts on corneal imaging as part of the preop planning process.
While there has been a revolution within the last decade in terms of glaucoma management—surgical and medical—one expert would argue that trabeculectomy is still the most basic of glaucoma management procedures.
Operation Sight, the ASCRS Foundation’s domestic charitable cataract surgery program, will be celebrating National Sight Week October 9–15.
Two experts discussed the important topic of identifying astigmatism prior to cataract surgery: how to determine the level of astigmatism, when to address it, and how even low levels may have an impact.