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A surgeon with clinical experience with three femtosecond lasers discusses the practicalities of creating ideal femtosecond laser inlay pockets.

On the heels of the recent FDA approval of corneal collagen crosslinking, some surgical pearls are provided for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia.

When Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream,” he had a vision for people, not a program. Visionary leaders have the ability to communicate values and ideas in a way that connects. In your practice, they bring certainty into the uncertain world of reimbursement rates and rapid change. What is your capacity to bring vision and direction into times of uncertainty?

Aflibercept remains superior to bevacizumab after 2 years of treating patients with poor baseline visual acuity (VA) caused by diabetic macular edema (DME), but it loses its edge over ranibizumab, researchers said.

Shub-ad loved ophthalmology, but was having trouble deciding on her subspecialty. She knew her wise chairman, Pay-Dro, would help her think through the options.

A preview of what to expect at AAO 2016 in Chicago!

A 6-month analysis from the REINFORCE study of the dexamethasone intravitreal implant Ozurdex found an average of one- to two-line vision gains and no new safety concerns.

Nepal’s Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has been working to build one of the most successful corneal donation programmes in the world.

Watch as Regis Kowalski, Executive Director, The Charles T. Campbell Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, explains how newly discovered resurgent isolates may affect clinical practice.

I feel inspired to offer my own vision for the working future: the ten-day workweek for ophthalmologists.

Sleep position may be correlated with the severity of dry eye symptoms, suggests a new study.

Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a reasonable treatment option to reduce IOP in glaucoma patients who have had previous glaucoma surgery.

Refractive surgeons can consider fibrin adhesives to prevent the recurrence of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK.

A 110° reverse side cut primary incision created with a femtosecond laser provides an effective seal for potential wound leakage in a recent study.

An iPad-based quick contrast sensitivity test had similar sensitivity and specificity to frequency-doubling technology.

Multifocal IOLs offer the potential to reduce spectacle dependence, but outcomes vary depending on optical design. Optimizing success and satisfaction depends on careful patient selection, thorough counseling, and good surgical technique.

New forceps designed by Lawrence Goldberg, MD, improve the technique for iris hook placement due to two-point fixation.

A tool found in every ophthalmologist’s office, the slit beam, can also be used to enhance visualization during cataract surgery in patients who have corneal opacities.

Researchers present findings from a large dataset designed to explore the effect of postoperative keratometry on quality of vision after myopic wavefront-guided LASIK.

When developing a new plan for a medical practice, explore solutions and barriers from all possible angles (including an escape route) before implementing the endeavor.

Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a prevalent, chronic, and progressive condition with an often multifactorial etiology. A comprehensive approach to detection, treatment, and monitoring is required.

Devices for continuous IOP monitoring will address the need to better understand IOP levels and patterns in patients with glaucoma.

Watch as Penny Asbell, MD, talks about antibiotic resistance in a webinar titled: The ARMOR Study Five-Year Surveillance Results.

As parents and educators around the country are preparing this August for “Back to School” season, it is also Child’s Eye Health and Safety Month, serving as a reminder for parents, educators, and eye-care providers of the importance of vision screening for children. Plus, a new device may help specialists properly diagnose viral or bacteria pink eye in their pediatric patients.

Optimal planning for correction of pre-existing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery should take into account an age-related, against-the-rule (ATR) shift.

The best candidates for multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are highly motivated, have nearly perfect optics, and have healthy tear film. Otherwise, patients could have issues with contrast sensitivity, glare, and haloes.

Reading a computer screen with background glare can affect muscles not only in the eyes but also the neck.