Browse articles from EyeWorld.org about YES Connect. 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.
Training programs are where ophthalmologists learn key surgical skills, and it’s increasingly important for surgeons in training to gain exposure to a wide variety of procedures. Two young ophthalmologists discussed ophthalmic training, different technologies, and ways to stay up to date on the latest advancements in the field.
The performance of a pars plana anterior vitrectomy can be an essential skill in select circumstances. Two physicians discussed when this approach may best be utilized, benefits of it, and other nuances.
In this YES Connect column, two surgeons described their techniques for how and when to successfully fixate a secondary lens when the capsule is either not present or not secure enough for traditional IOL implantation.
Dry eye continues to be an important topic because of the many patients impacted and different ways it can present. Two cornea specialists highlighted some of the newer treatment options and how they are handling dry eye in their practice, including how they have updated their approach with experience.
When performing cataract surgery in patients with keratoconus, there are considerations for surgical planning, lenses, and techniques that surgeons need to account for to ensure success. Two ophthalmologists discussed how they handle these patients, including testing, formulas, and IOL selection.
This is an example of midperipheral transillumination defects from a multifocal IOL causing UGH syndrome. The patient underwent IOL exchange with resolution of inflammation.
Source: Allison Chen, MD
Two cornea and refractive specialists discussed the most common reasons an IOL exchange may be needed and the initial diagnostic steps to rule out other reasons for poor quality vision. They shared pearls for performing these cases and the importance of having a comprehensive plan of attack.
Two cataract surgeons who have dealt with their share of short eyes reviewed their approach. They discussed their methods for lens selection and provided pearls on how to avoid complications like iris prolapse and effusions.
This article focused on opportunities to leverage AI to streamline ophthalmology practices.
How to break into refractive surgery as a young eye surgeon is the topic of the April YES Connect Webinar, and EyeWorld spoke with Dagny Zhu, MD, for her personal experience and insights ahead of the online event.
The December episode of the ASCRS YES Connect Webinar series covers research within a private practice setting. While it might seem that practicing in an academic setting dovetails well with research, Morgan Micheletti, MD, said one shouldn’t discount the amount of research that can be done in private practice.
