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Stephanie Chen, MD, dove into the cost and waste reduction achieved from transitioning to a reusable phaco platform and reusable diamond knives, from her recent study published in JCRS. Dr. Chen also discussed the multisociety position paper published in JCRS advocating for access to multiuse phaco cassettes.
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a common corneal issue. Two experts discussed how this might present in patients and the number of treatment options available to address the condition, with surgeons often needing to use several different strategies.
Succession planning is not just about finding a replacement surgeon—it’s about preserving the legacy, culture, and operational integrity of a practice built over time. For aging ophthalmologists, a well-structured succession plan ensures continuity of care, financial stability, and peace of mind. Read more in this article.
Two surgeons discussed benefits to expanding access to the suprachoroidal space, which patients might benefit the most, and other important considerations.
Refractive Editor Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, shared her thoughts on the topics covered in the Refractive section of this issue. “… I regularly see patients who are unhappy after surgery, particularly among patients who are revealed to have irregular astigmatism on the topography missed preoperatively,” she said.
Having varying degrees of zonulopathy can make a case more challenging. Two surgeons discussed what they look for to determine if a patient has some form of zonulopathy, the best lenses and tools to use in these cases, and other important approaches to proceeding with surgery.
