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 surgery survey results ➤ FDA approves first non-degradable, synthetic tissue for ophthalmic surgery ➤ New cyclosporine ophthalmic solution approved for dry eye ➤ Results from Phase 2b study of drug-eluting contact lens ➤ 12-month topline data for intravitreal implant in wet AMD trial ➤ AAV capsid licensed for ocular gene therapy indication ➤ ASCRS news and events
Jim Ellis, MD, won The Winning Pitch Challenge at the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the JelliSee accommodating IOL. Dr. Ellis spoke to EyeWorld about the progress made with the product since winning the competition.
➤ FDA approves treatment for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization due to AMD ➤ IND for inherited RPE clinical trial receives FDA clearance ➤ Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate cooling device for anesthesia prior to injections ➤ Study calls ‘long-believed theory about diabetic cataracts into question’ ➤ ASCRS news and events
Cataract Editor Rosa Brage-Mele, MD, previewed the articles in the section and introduced the new Cataract Editor, Mitchell Weikert, MD.
The University of Iowa ophthalmology residents review this article from the May issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
The Duke University ophthalmology residents review this article from the July issue of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
While the concept of monovision to enhance distance vision in the dominant eye and provide functional near vision in the non-dominant eye is not new, advances in IOL technologies are providing a more coordinated visual experience compared to prior monovision options.
The use of NSAIDs in the context of cataract surgery remains a hot topic among surgeons. EyeWorld spoke with two ophthalmologists to hear their current perspectives on NSAID use in cataract surgery.
Four surgeons discussed the importance of ergonomics in ophthalmology, including their personal experiences and how they arrange their clinics and ORs for better ergonomics.
Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, introduces the Cataract section of the issue.