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.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, shared highlights of the ASCRS Annual Meeting for him and gave a sneak peek into the articles in the section.
One might think that the topic of ocular dominance is simple, set, well understood. But there are some recent findings that might have an impact on the concept and its relevance to lens selection and target setting for monovision and blended vision.
Mitchell Weikert, MD, told readers what he is excited for at the ASCRS Annual Meeting and gave an overview of the articles in the Cataract section.
Two cataract surgeons who have dealt with their share of short eyes reviewed their approach. They discussed their methods for lens selection and provided pearls on how to avoid complications like iris prolapse and effusions.
Foreign body sensation is a common issue that may be associated with a wide range of conditions and may present with different signs and symptoms. Two ophthalmologists discussed this problem, including when they’re most likely to see it and how to diagnose it.
Despite best efforts, medical documentation errors happen, both on paper charts and electronic files. The consequences of some of these errors can have ranging effects on patients and the practice, according to the sources in this article.
Cataract Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD, gave a preview of the articles in the section, which are filled with “great lessons, most learned the hard way.”
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The theme for this issue, “Complicated Cases,” is a natural offshoot of the recent ASCRS Summer Meeting, according to Mitchell Weikert, MD, Cataract Editor. He gave a preview of the complications covered in the Cataract section of the issue.
“What better theme for the EyeWorld issue that follows the ASCRS Annual Meeting than ‘Best practices’?” said Mitchell Weikert, MD. In his introduction to the Cataract section, he shared some highlights from the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting and previewed the articles in the section.