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  ASCRS News

  Reducing cost, waste, and carbon emissions in cataract surgery through reusable devices

  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.
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  Cataract

  Will oral sedation become mainstream?

  Oral sedation for cataract surgery has been used in some capacity for at least the last 20 years in the U.S., and discussion has begun on whether oral sedation options could become the primary care model within ASCs and hospital settings. Three cataract surgeons weighed in on the topic.
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  Refractive

  Options for managing astigmatism in cataract surgery

  Two physicians shared their thoughts on the various ways to manage astigmatism, what levels to treat, and how they decide the best option for each patient.