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.
Astigmatism, whether regular or irregular, is something that many ophthalmologists are familiar with. Three experts delved into the issue and how to deal with it, particularly highlighting the pinhole pupilloplasty technique.
“The challenges we face in glaucoma care, whether it's understanding complex conditions like pigmentary glaucoma or adopting transformative technologies like DSLT, are the very impetus for our continuous innovation and growth,” concluded Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, after sharing his thoughts on these article topics.
A new session at the ASOA Annual Meeting, “Aii: Building a Blueprint for Success,” gave attendees a strategy for successful adoption, integration, and implementation (Aii) of new technologies in their practice. The session used real-world practice case studies to showcase successful Aii, which are recapped in this article.
Many institutions insist on disposable gonioscopy lenses, B-scan ultrasound probes, and tonometry tips because the alternative is sterilization practices that are not evidence-based, may lead to device destruction, and create a massive amount of medical waste. Irene Kuo, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute, spoke about the topic.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, reminded readers to participate in the ASCRS Live! meetings taking place across the country before sharing his thoughts on the articles in the Cataract section.
Two physicians discussed finding the right refraction in patients with keratoconus, what to take into account, and considerations if patients are seeking surgery.
Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD, shared the story of a personal friend of hers to introduce the “must-read” article on corneal side effects of cancer-specific therapies, also mentioning the articles on Sjogren’s disease and pinhole apertures in the management of irregular corneas.
The president and CEO of the Sjögren’s Foundation as well as two ophthalmologists spoke about the diagnosis journey, available treatments, and future hopes for patients with Sjögren’s disease.
Three glaucoma experts spoke to EyeWorld about pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma, from diagnosis to treatment and monitoring, and what they want anterior segment surgeons who are not necessarily glaucoma specialists to know about it.
Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, spoke about his experience going “beyond the routine” with patients and previewed some of the articles in the issue. He also highlighted the importance of supporting ASCRS Government Relations.
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