Browse articles on EyeWorld.org from the Refractive section. 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.
Two surgeons shared how they have incorporated small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) into practice, what they’ve learned, and issues that may occur. They also addressed advancements and future innovation in the space.
Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD, gives a preview of the articles in the section.
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.
One physician shares the background and details on this often misunderstood topic.
With advanced screening parameters and improved surgical techniques and technologies, the follow-up for refractive surgery has become routine and, in most cases, fairly uneventful. But EyeWorld caught up with two experts for a refresher and some important things to remember in the short- and long-term follow-up with post-refractive patients.
Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD, expresses his enthusiasm about the recent ASCRS Annual Meeting and previews the articles in the section.
Two optometrists discussed their experiences in practices that have a comanagement approach. They shared recommendations for practices interested in expanding their comanagement network.
Three physicians shared how they’ve taken a holistic approach to IOL offerings in their practice and gave tips for onboarding new technology, why they inform patients about all IOL choices even if they’re not being recommended specifically, and more.
Drops that temporarily relieve the symptoms of presbyopia are an exciting new technology, with the first product approved in this space late last year. Two physicians shared their early experience with Vuity (pilocarpine, Allergan).
“If there was ever a top 10 list of issues on which eyecare as a whole could ‘up its game,’ it should include the fact that we all need to be more aggressive about educating patients on the fact that they can create their own self-induced keratoconus by repetitive pressure on their eyes,” according to EyeWorld Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD.