Surgery

George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, provides an overview of his presentation at ASCRS 2024, highlighting outcomes for the safety and effectiveness of LASIK performed using an updated laser ablation algorithm for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Office-based surgery could prove to be a viable option for physicians.

Neda Shamie, MD, previews a collaborative day packed with guest speakers, discussions on advanced patient care, and hands-on labs.

Patients who underwent LASIK had undergone phacoemulsification 7 years earlier compared to a matched control group, according to the study authors.

Even small changes can have a large impact, saving time for physicians.

Andrew G. Iwach, MD, recounts two personal life experiences that underscore the significance of patient-centered care in glaucoma management.

Michael Greenwood, MD, discusses the safety of laser refractive surgery for patients at high risk for glaucoma, focusing on the need for thorough pre-surgery assessment, careful monitoring of eye pressure during and after the procedure, and awareness of prolonged steroid use following PRK.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, leads HelpMeSee to provide advanced cataract surgery training globally, emphasizing humanitarian aid and innovative simulation technology.

The patch is the world's first non-degradable, synthetic tissue substitute for ophthalmic surgery.

Neda Shamie, MD, highlights the origins and growth of CIME and what makes it unique from other meetings.

Teaching fellows can prove to be a rewarding experience for instructors.

Steps to take when a patient does not have a cataract.

Shan C. Lin, MD, discusses combined minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and its impact on achieving improved intraocular pressure efficacy.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, previews the EnVision Summit 2024, scheduled for February 16 to 19 in Puerto Rico, highlighting its family friendly atmosphere, diverse specialty coverage, and new sessions on leadership and health equity.

A tailored treatment plan can help surgeons offer personalized care for patients.

Sunil Srivastava, MD, shares his experience using dexamethasone and fluocinolone acetonide implants to manage chronic non-infectious uveitis.

Sunil Srivastava, MD, details his approach to treating chronic non-infectious uveitis and macular edema, highlighting when to transition away from topical therapies.

Sunil Srivastava, MD, presents a case of postoperative macular edema, which required him to move beyond short-acting steroids to control the inflammation.

Sunil Srivastava, MD, presents a case of a 68-year-old female with eye pain and decreased vision following complicated cataract surgery.

Marta Stevanovic, MD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Retina during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, and Peter J. McDonnell, MD, discuss their experience at EyeCon 2023, highlighting the latest updates in retina, cataract and refractive surgery, and the growing epidemic of myopia worldwide.

Jennifer Loh, MD, discusses the significance of maintaining a healthy ocular surface before surgery and exploring collaborative approaches for improved patient comanagement between ophthalmologists and optometrists at EyeCon 2023.

Approach to lowering IOP reduces medication burden without risking graft rejection.

Procedure can reduce scleral biomechanical stiffness and rejuvenate dynamic range of focus.

Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Neda Shamie, MD, consider the transformative landscape of cataract surgery, highlighting the impact of small-aperture IOL technology. The conversation delves into its potential benefits, influence on the market, and the evolving role of cataract surgeons in guiding patients through advanced options.

NYU Langone Health performs landmark procedure called “major paradigm shift for potential vision therapies”

Daniel H. Chang, MD, shared highlights of his presentation on a first-in-human clinical feasibility study of a dual-optic accommodating IOL system.

Physician notes endothelial cells play key role in hydration, transparency of cornea.