Read featured EyeWorld articles on EyeWorld.org. 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.
Stephanie Chen, MD, dove into the cost and waste reduction achieved from transitioning to a reusable phaco platform and reusable diamond knives, from her recent study published in JCRS. Dr. Chen also discussed the multisociety position paper published in JCRS advocating for access to multiuse phaco cassettes.
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a common corneal issue. Two experts discussed how this might present in patients and the number of treatment options available to address the condition, with surgeons often needing to use several different strategies.
Glaucoma specialists say they’re often referred post-cataract surgery patients experiencing an IOP spike, many of whom could be treated by the referring surgeon. EyeWorld spoke with two glaucoma specialists to get their insights on what to watch for and management of these cases.
Detecting irregular astigmatism early has taken on greater importance, particularly in the context of cataract surgery planning and patient satisfaction. Understanding how these findings are detected and why they matter clinically is becoming an essential part of preoperative evaluation, according to sources who weighed in on the topic.
ASCRS Government Relation Committee Chair Susanne Hewitt, MD, encouraged readers to contribute to eyePAC, the first ophthalmology-focused political action committee, and highlighted the government relations sessions as the ASCRS Annual Meeting.
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.
