Recently released
Articles from the most recent issue of EyeWorld are posted weekly on eyeworld.org.
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ASCRS NewsThis column discussed exchanging physical IFU in ophthalmic surgical packaging for e-IFU, as presented in the joint position paper on the use of e-IFU released by EyeSustain, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ASCRS, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
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CataractOne might think that the topic of ocular dominance is simple, set, well understood. But there are some recent findings that might have an impact on the concept and its relevance to lens selection and target setting for monovision and blended vision.
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RefractiveAmong the important indications for use of the EVO ICL (STAAR Surgical)—age, amount of myopia, astigmatism correction, etc.—there is one parameter that some surgeons say could be causing confusion. Five of these surgeons discussed anterior chamber depth.
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CorneaTwo physicians detailed Ocular Surface Stem Cell Transplantation with Systemic Immunosuppression for the treatment of severe ocular surface disease with limbal stem cell deficiency and obstacles to its adoption among corneal surgeons.
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GlaucomaGlaucoma surgeons recently faced a potentially disastrous reimbursement situation when five Medicare Administrative Contractors proposed and finalized limiting coverage of several MIGS procedures. Because of extensive advocacy efforts, it was announced that there would be no change in the coverage at this time.
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Practice ManagementBeing organized and understanding every component of a practice is not merely helpful, it is essential. This Practice Management column provided a checklist of what needs to be tracked and well organized regularly.
EyeWorld archives
This archive represents a sample of EyeWorld’s archived content. For more complete and comprehensive archives, please visit hub.eyeworld.org.
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March 2021A paper published online ahead of print in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery covered the topic of managing iris defects caused by cataract surgery. Gary Foster, MD, one of the paper’s authors, gave EyeWorld insights on the paper, “Management of common iatrogenic iris defects induced by cataract surgery.”
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November 2020When teens come into the clinic, it’s important to consider that they might have dry eye or meibomian gland disease. Investigators in a recent study found that among minors coming in for eye exams, 15% were experiencing dry eye discomfort and 9% had signs of meibomian gland dropout, according to lead investigator Anna Tichenor, PhD.1
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July 2016Amniotic membrane is designed for use with specific corneal and conjunctival diseases. It assists in wound healing and prevents scar tissue formation as it has powerful antifibrotic and anti-scarring properties. But some experts say it is not a substitute for a bandage contact lens.
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