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Large series shows increased safety, efficiency, efficacy with laser-assisted cataract surgery

How lens position, capsulotomy size/shape affect centration, visual outcomes

Transition places Dr. Auffarth, ‘Apple Korps’ at core of IOL research

Ability to maneuver without entering the eye a plus in some difficult cataract surgeries

Novel procedures bring glaucoma surgery into realm of cataract, corneal subspecialists

Expanded array of diagnostic platforms target identification of dry eye disease

A Georgia compounding pharmacy has recalled 40 lots of injection syringes containing bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech/Roche) after five patients developed intraocular infections.

Topography-guided PRK (TG-PRK) with simultaneous collagen crosslinking (CXL) shows promise as an effective treatment for patients who are highly symptomatic because of postLASIK ectasia.

The Vitra Multispot laser (Quantel Medical) has received a 510(k) market clearance from the FDA. It is intended to deliver a cost-effective solution to ophthalmologists dealing with epidemic levels of diabetic eye disease.

The final module of the premarket approval application (PMA) for the Kamra corneal inlay to treat presbyopia has been submitted to the FDA by AcuFocus, the inlay’s manufacturer.

Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is a very complex disease. There seem to be both IOP-dependent and IOP-independent mechanisms. David Greenfield, MD, outlines his four-point strategy for managing NTG.

Jerry A. Shields, MD, director of the Wills Eye Ocular Oncology Service, has been named to receive the National Physician of the Year Award in Clinical Excellence.

The Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) opposes a recent bill that would allow optometrists to inject local anesthetic into the tissue surrounding the eye in order to perform surgery.

Annual meeting draws eye-care professionals from North, South America

Laser refractive cataract surgery delivers improved results with easy learning curve

Experience breeds improvement in these specialized procedures, notes surgeon

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) recently announced a new program for the organization’s 2013 annual meeting next month, to which certain categories of optometrists are welcome.

Surgeon outlines technique pearls for success in laser refractive lens surgery

Cases illustrate utility of laser system when unstable lenses are present

Laser refractive cataract surgery, LRIs compared in reducing astigmatism

Better predictability needed, however; patients need to understand there may be compromises

Laser cataract surgery advances aim for perfect effective lens position

Application of information may have role for enabling glaucoma screening, guiding clinical management

Partial-thickness corneal graft procedure feasible in most clinical settings

Growing evidence shows agents to be viable option in treating ocular diseases caused by diabetes

Angle status dictates whether goniosurgery or tube surgery is preferred initial treatment