All articles from EyeWorld.org on the topic of cataracts. 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.
Dysfunctional lens syndrome has evolved from a theoretical framework to a clinically validated tool that’s reshaping patient education and surgical decision making. The dysfunctional lens staging system now plays a role in identifying the right intervention at the right time, particularly in the growing field of custom lens replacement.
Surgeons who routinely perform cataract surgery could better help patients by learning basic glaucoma procedures and incorporating them into cataract surgery, according to two glaucoma surgeons who spoke to EyeWorld. They discussed how cataract surgeons can gain experience with glaucoma procedures and when it makes sense to incorporate them.
The ocular surface impacts many ophthalmic subspecialties beyond cornea. Whether it’s within refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma therapy, or retina procedures, the ocular surface can affect outcomes for patients being treated by these subspecialists. Several anterior segment ophthalmologists spoke about the ocular surface and how it relates to their subspecialty.
With an increase in dry eye education and treatment options, questions can arise: Who really needs surface optimization vs. who is ready to schedule surgery now? What’s reasonable in terms of treatment? When is a patient who needed ocular surface optimization ready for surgery? Two experts shared their experiences.
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.
In this YES Connect column, two surgeons described their techniques for how and when to successfully fixate a secondary lens when the capsule is either not present or not secure enough for traditional IOL implantation.
Belt and suspenders approach: Callisto and iris fingerprinting photos on the microscope for accurate alignment of toric lenses
Source: Robert Osher, MD
Manual marking, digital marking, manual and digital marking—toric IOL alignment methods continue to be an important topic. Both methods still have a place, and both have their pros and cons. Four physicians discussed their preferences.
When considering uveitis and cataract surgery, you could be dealing with a patient who you know has uveitis, or you could have a patient who develops a new uveitis after surgery. Three physicians spoke about preop, surgery, and postop considerations.
Ophthalmology is constantly evolving to meet new and unmet needs. EyeWorld asked members of its Cataract Editorial Board and the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee to weigh in on: If I could ask industry to produce one new product, this is what it would be and why.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, shared some of his favorite moments from the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting and previewed the articles in the section.
