March 2020 Articles

ASCRS NEWS

  1. Illuminating intraoperative technologies
  2. Young Eye Surgeon International Service Grant recipients announced
  3. New features for the 2020 ASCRS Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall: ASCRS Tap Room and Tour of Excellence
  4. Cataract Day added to Monday program at ASCRS Annual Meeting
  5. Q&A with Gil Kliman, MD, program director of the new Eyecelerator ASCRS/AAO business meeting
  6. A day in the life of Andrew Sorenson, MD, and the Sorenson family
  7. Review of “Prospective randomized comparative trial: Visual performance comparison of two enhanced depth of focus IOLs – Symfony and IC-8”
  8. Prospective randomized comparative trial: Visual performance comparison of two enhanced depth of focus IOLs – Symfony and IC-8
  9. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery In the journal: March 2020

NEWS

  1. Novel surgical simulator helps develop fine motor skills
  2. Study: Calcium supplementation not tied with increased AMD risk
  3. Children, older patients at increased risk for chemical ocular exposure
  4. When a new viral epidemic emerges

ONSITE

  1. Park City, Utah, Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2020

IN FOCUS

  1. Guidance systems: Available options and when they can help physicians
  2. Intraoperative OCT in practice
  3. Intraoperative aberrometry’s role in guiding IOL decisions
  4. 3D viewing systems: Is it time to upgrade your microscopy?

INSIDE THE PRACTICE

  1. Adjusting to reimbursement cuts: Plans to increase revenue and decrease costs
  2. Growing your number of online reviews
  3. Taking a “waste walk” through your revenue cycle management process
  4. 5 tips to better serve diabetes patients in your area

OUTSIDE THE OR

  1. Mobile unit provides eye exams and unexpectedly boosts business
  2. Global ophthalmology: A growing interest among eye surgeons

CATARACT

  1. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and the young eye surgeon
  2. Study investigates outcomes of cataract surgery in children
  3. Clinical experiences shape EDOF and trifocal IOL use
  4. Traditional vs. modern techniques in managing astigmatism

CORNEA

  1. Endothelial transplants on the cutting edge
  2. Role of lymphatic vessels in failed corneal transplants
  3. Case series of novel recurrent pterygium treatment method
  4. Examining effect of anti-VEGF on corneal nerves

GLAUCOMA

  1. How anti-glaucoma procedures affect corneal biomechanics
  2. Independent living is a key outcome of glaucoma treatment for patients
  3. Should you be targeting collector channels with MIGS?
  4. Controlling glaucoma in pregnant patients
  5. Study shows better IOP after endothelial keratoplasty compared to PKP

REFRACTIVE

  1. Examining the latest research in corneal refractive surgery
  2. Combined approach for managing keratoconus
  3. Outcomes with EDOF mini-monovision