Browse articles from EyeWorld.org on the topic of the cornea. 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.
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In her introduction to the Cornea section, Julie Schallhorn, MD, pointed out that more and more, physicians are turning to chat groups and listservs when they face a hurdle. “I challenge our readers to think critically about the experiences and the anecdotes they encounter on listservs, chat groups, and social media,” she wrote.
Three physicians discussed the recent uptick in primary graft failures, the data, and the potential culprit.
Punctal occlusion remains an important resource to help dry eye patients. Several ophthalmologists shared how they use punctal occlusion in practice, available options, and a new product in this space.
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When planning cataract surgery, it’s important to pay particular attention to patients who may have a compromised cornea or endothelial damage. Two cornea specialists spoke with EyeWorld about considerations for cataract surgery in these eyes.
The learning curve for DMEK is steep, but most training opportunities are reserved for those in a cornea fellowship. Objective data on the efficiency of wet labs, which don’t pose a risk to patients, don’t waste valuable tissue, and are available to those at earlier skill levels, was recently published.
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“My eyes are irritated … they weren’t before cataract surgery.” “My vision fluctuates … it goes in and out.” These just a couple of phrases an ophthalmologist might hear when ABMD is missed prior to cataract surgery, causing them to wish they had found and treated it preoperatively.