Vitrectomy that prevents cataract formation
Retinal surgeons are exploring novel ways to prevent post-vitrectomy cataracts.
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July 1, 2015
All articles from EyeWorld.org on the topic of cataract surgery. 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.
Krukenberg’s spindle, showing pigment dispersion in a typical pattern on the corneal endothelium
Source: Robert J. Noecker, MD
Pearls for care in pigmentary glaucoma
Pigmentary glaucoma, though a less common glaucoma subtype, is still something specialists need to learn to look for, knowing the more common patient demographics, management options, and more.
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May 1, 2015
Phaco fundamentals: Device settings and best practices for routine to complex phacoemulsification
This EyeWorld educational program highlights key principles for optimizing fluidics and power modulation for different stages of nuclear removal in both routine and complicated cases.
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August 1, 2014
Dual Scheimpflug image showing more than 3 D of WTR astigmatism on the anterior cornea and 0.65 on the posterior cornea (which has an ATR refractive effect)
Source: Douglas Koch, M.D., and Wang Li, M.D.
Experts differ on corneal astigmatism correction in cataract surgery
Total corneal astigmatism correction during cataract surgery could be either by eliminating it or leaving slight with-the-rule astigmatism.
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February 1, 2013
Cataract surgery in the setting of iris defects
Patients with cataract and concomitant iris defects are not seen very often in clinical practice, but when they do come in, they often present significant therapeutic challenges.
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January 1, 2013
In the wake of a shake
Several experts discuss the possibility of a hand tremor during surgery. They highlight how to be prepared for this and how to address it if it does occur.
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March 1, 2012
Evaluating the risks of retinal detachment in cataract patients
Retina experts discuss the things cataract surgeons should evaluate preoperatively and the scenarios they should be on the lookout for intra- and postoperatively.
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January 1, 2012
The great debate: Monofocal vs. multifocal
A look at the pros/cons of monofocal vs. multifocal IOLs with a focus on a head-to-head comparison study conducted in 2011.
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June 1, 2011
Predicting pressure spikes after cataract surgery
One relatively common postop complication of cataract surgery is an acute rise in IOP within the first day or so after surgery. Experts discuss consequences of IOP spikes, risk factors, and more.
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March 1, 2011
Post-op YAGs and standard of care
How different surgeons approach YAG use after cataract surgery
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March 1, 2010