Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to lasers. 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.
In his introduction to the “Interventional glaucoma” bonus issue of EyeWorld, Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, shared some of his personal experiences in this space and what topics readers can expect to learn more about.
Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, provided his thoughts on the evolution of interventional glaucoma.
Two glaucoma specialists spoke with EyeWorld about the current role of SLT, as well as products in development and further research in the glaucoma laser space.
SLT has gained popularity in the treatment of glaucoma, and there are several new laser technologies and procedures in various stages of development. Glaucoma specialists spoke with EyeWorld about a few of the newer options and what they’re excited about.
A 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting symposium featured quick-hit tips from glaucoma specialists. Panelists were asked to share a 1-minute pearl in a variety of categories and included Sarah Van Tassel, MD, Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, Douglas Rhee, MD, Lorraine Provencher, MD, and Christopher Teng, MD, MBA.
After being forced to close for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many ophthalmologists had to make adjustments to practices in the clinic and surgery when they reopened. EyeWorld spoke to several surgeons about what they’ve seen in terms of LASIK numbers since reopening, with many noting that they’ve actually seen an uptick in this procedure.