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.
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While many ophthalmologists have instituted protocols to help reduce the risk and spread of SARS-CoV-2, Terrence P. O’Brien, MD, has added another adjunctive preventative measure to his regimen: a dilute povidone-iodine drop for his patients and himself after in vitro studies confirmed virucidal effect against SARS-CoV-2.
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, EyeWorld chief medical editor, shares what he is looking forward to at the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The ASCRS Foundation recognizes Operation Sight volunteers for the lasting change they’ve created in the lives of countless patients and communities.
Matthew Santos, MD, ophthalmology resident, Washington University in St. Louis, summarizes “Effect of anti- inflammatory regimen on early postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery” from the March issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Sabrina Mukhtar, MD, ophthalmology resident, University of Pittsburgh, provides a summary of “Glued intraocular lens in eyes with deficient capsules: retrospective analysis of long-term effects” from the April issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Saira Khanna, MD, and other ophthalmology residents from the University of Chicago, summarize “Management of common iatrogenic iris defects induced by cataract surgery” from the April issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
ASCRS Grand Rounds, a monthly CME opportunity, is hosted in partnership with major academic institutions and features two challenging cases with panel discussions. Here is a recap of the latest cases presented in the series.
Nancey McCann served as ASCRS director of Government Relations for 28 years. After retiring from the role at the end of March, Ms. McCann remains a consultant for ASCRS, working on several key initiatives. She reflected on some of the major issues ophthalmology and ASCRS faced during her career.
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, EyeWorld chief medical editor, conducted a Q&A with Edward Holland, MD, ASCRS Program Committee chair, to highlight what’s coming at the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 23–27.
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