Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to patients. 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 refractive surgery, achieving 20/20 vision has long been treated as the finish line. But experienced surgeons know that a perfect Snellen score doesn’t always translate into a satisfied patient. One surgeon thinks the true measure of success is something less quantifiable, but far more meaningful: a 20/happy outcome.
Nailing outcomes with presbyopia-correcting IOLs is important for many reasons—one of them being patient expectations, as they are paying out of pocket for an advanced-technology lens. But even when you’ve had an excellent surgery, postop complaints can trickle in, and the possible causes for the dissatisfaction are diverse.
For patients, vision loss can feel like the closing of a door to independence. Ophthalmologists often stand at the threshold of this life-altering moment, particularly when caring for patients with degenerative conditions such as glaucoma. Opening the door to mental healthcare unlocks an important dimension of support.
Patients with disabilities can experience unique challenges when in need of cataract surgery, but some ophthalmologists say the challenge for these patients begins before they ever sit in an exam chair. This vulnerable patient population can face ethical, logistical, and systemic barriers to care.
The reasons for growth in office-based surgery (OBS) for cataract procedures is multifactorial. Technology and techniques have improved to instill confidence in safety and efficacy, with a growing body of data to support it. Economic and patient expectation factors are also major influencers for OBS adoption among some surgeons.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport among U.S. adults, but this increase in activity has resulted in a rise in pickleball-associated ocular injuries. According to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, ocular injuries related to the sport increased by about 405 injuries per year between 2021 and 2024.
EyeWorld reports on the BRiCS Summit, which took place October 3–5 in Chicago, Illinois. What the course really boils down to is increasing confidence in the premium IOL practice through education, resources, and networking connections, according to Vance Thompson, MD, chair, and William Wiley, MD, co-director.
The president and CEO of the Sjögren’s Foundation as well as two ophthalmologists spoke about the diagnosis journey, available treatments, and future hopes for patients with Sjögren’s disease.
Antibody drug conjugates, an emerging area in cancer therapy, can pose a risk to the eye and cause adverse ocular events. Several experts discussed the research, what they’ve seen in terms of side effects, and considerations for patients taking these drugs and the eyecare providers monitoring them.
Since its approval, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL, RxSight) has become well known for the successful outcomes that it can provide for patients. Four ophthalmologists shared their experience with the product and what they’ve learned about limitations, how to work through challenges, and more.