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.

Lindstrom Lecture preview

Renato Ambrósio Jr., MD, PhD, will present the 2024 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Medal Lecture at the ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Ambrósio’s lecture will highlight the positive influence of refractive surgery on the developments related to diagnostics and management of corneal ectatic diseases.

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EyeWorld Weekly, February 2, 2024

➤ FDA approves first IND for RNA exon editor ➤ SPA granted for Phase 3 trial of an intravitreal implant for wet AMD ➤ Study: retinal imaging helps predict risk of developing a host of diseases ➤ European Medicines Agency recommends rejection of pegcetacoplan for GA ➤ ASCRS news and events

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EyeWorld Weekly, January 19, 2024

➤ FDA approves updated femtosecond laser for refractive surgery ➤ Positive topline results from Phase 3, first-in-class dry eye disease studies ➤ Rare Disease Designation granted for investigational gene therapy ➤ Positive interim data for investigational Stargardt disease treatment ➤ First patient dosed in Phase 2 trial for DME treatment ➤ Research program established to investigate whole eye transplant ➤ ASCRS news and events

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EyeWorld Weekly, January 12, 2024

➤ FDA approves new excimer laser technology ➤ Phase 3 trial to evaluate phentolamine for treatment of decreased visual acuity ➤ Phase 2 trial of investigational dry eye drug sees effect on signs and symptoms ➤ Study has new findings to promote corneal healing ➤ ASCRS news and events

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Toric troubles: postop rotation

The rotational stability of toric IOLs and reposition rates have been well studied and reported. In most cases, any rotation that occurs postop is usually 5 degrees off axis or less. Four ophthalmologists shared their thoughts on the prevention and management of this issue.

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