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Array of devices available for preoperative cataract testing
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a joint society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest...
4 days ago - Healio
Astigmatic effect from phaco incision placement
Many patients desire a refractive correction at the same time as cataract surgery. This makes sense because we can correct a large degree of spherical refractive error as well...
4 days ago - Healio
Surgeons address need for payment strategy for drop therapy alternative
Today, most patients undergoing cataract surgery must self-administer multiple eye drops pre- and postoperatively. Surgeons often prescribe an antibiotic, a steroid and an...
5 days ago - Healio
ASCRS Foundation Chang Humanitarian Award to recognize charitable eye care
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation has announced the creation of the ASCRS Foundation Chang Humanitarian Award, which will annually recognize an...
7 days ago - Healio
What to do when the clinic has taken you hostage
Putting It in View “Hostage: One that is involuntarily controlled by an outside influence” -Merriam-Webster GravesOne of the joys of teaching at the annual meeting of the...
10 days ago - Modern Medicine
Experience with a preassembled silicone I/A tip during cataract surgery
By Dr Christoph Binder Every ophthalmologist requires precise surgical tools with which he or she can perform surgery safely and accurately in order to ensure optimal outcomes...
11 days ago - Modern Medicine
Expanding regimen with gel stent for surgical glaucoma management
By Davinder S. Grover, MD, MPH; Special to Ophthalmology Times Dr. GroverHaving explored the various options available for micro-invasive glaucoma surgery , I now use several...
11 days ago - Modern Medicine - 2 articles
IOP reduction in minimally invasive combined glaucoma and cataract surgery
By Dr Alessandra De Gregorio, Dr Antonio Toso and Dr Simonetta Morselli Trabeculectomy is the most common glaucoma filtration surgery, although bleb leaks, subconjunctival...
12 days ago - Modern Medicine
PUBLICATION EXCLUSIVE: Man presents with blurry vision and floaters after cataract surgery
Co-editors Aubrey R. Tirpack Astrid C. Werner A 73-year-old Caucasian man was referred to the uveitis service at Tufts Medical Center for persistent iritis of the right eye...
21 days ago - Healio
PUBLICATION ECLUSIVE: Man presents with blurry vision and floaters after cataract surgery
Co-editors Aubrey R. Tirpack Astrid C. Werner A 73-year-old Caucasian man was referred to the uveitis service at Tufts Medical Center for persistent iritis of the right eye...
22 days ago - Healio
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