Journey from image quality to quality vision
Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD, introduces herself as the new Refractive Editor and previews the articles in the section.
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April 3, 2023
Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to refractive surgery. 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.
EyeWorld Weekly, March 17, 2023
➤ Positive preclinical results for non-viral gene therapy platform ➤ Real-world data confirms efficacy of investigational LHON therapy ➤ Largest genome wide study of photoreceptor cells to date ➤ CDC continues to investigate infectious outbreak associated with artificial tear use ➤ Updates from AAV-based gene therapy program for retinal conditions ➤ ASCRS news and events
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March 17, 2023
A special issue
Refractive Editor Vance Thompson, MD, shared his thoughts on the “hot topics” covered in the section and introduced the new Refractive Editor, Karolinne Rocha, MD, PhD.
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December 26, 2022
Word on the street about epithelial mapping
Still a relatively new technology that is being incorporated into more devices, epithelial mapping use continues to become more widespread among refractive surgeons. From an availability standpoint, Dan Reinstein, MD, who pioneered mapping the epithelium, said “every OCT company is developing or has developed this functionality into their machines.”
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December 19, 2022
The EVO ICL: What makes it different and results
The EVO Visian ICL (STAAR Surgical) was recently approved for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism, with updates to the previous ICL technology. Several physicians discussed the technology with EyeWorld: what’s new, how they’re using the product, and results they’ve seen so far.
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December 12, 2022
Day 1 postop photo of SMILE
Source: Audrey Talley Rostov, MD
A discussion on SMILE
Two surgeons shared how they have incorporated small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) into practice, what they’ve learned, and issues that may occur. They also addressed advancements and future innovation in the space.
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December 5, 2022
EyeWorld Weekly, October 7, 2022
➤ FDA approves new therapy for amblyopia ➤ First-in-human data from IOL/drug-delivery platform ➤ Largest crosslinking study to date for keratoconus ➤ Interim data for Phase 2 trial evaluating choroidal melanoma treatment ➤ Gene therapy update ➤ SLT trial seeking more clinical sites, deadline October 14 ➤ Acquisition news ➤ ASCRS news and events
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October 7, 2022
EyeWorld Weekly, September 23, 2022
➤ Positive topline data for travoprost implant ➤ Enrollment complete for dry AMD interventional trial ➤ European Commission approves new treatment for wet AMD and DME ➤ Interim results for first-in-human trial with new glaucoma implant ➤ Three non-antibiotic drugs identified to treat ocular infection ➤ ASCRS news and events
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September 23, 2022
The impact of corneal aberrations on refractive surgery
Identifying and factoring in corneal aberrations prior to laser vision correction is one of the basics of ensuring a successful refractive procedure. One ophthalmologist discussed how these aberrations can have an impact and what he does in his practice.
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September 12, 2022
Clearing up angle kappa
One physician shares the background and details on this often misunderstood topic.
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September 5, 2022