Migraine is one of the disorders most commonly
seen by neurologists and ophthalmologists.
Only about 56% of migraineurs know that
they have the condition, however, because
they often misdiagnose their headaches as ocular strain,
sinus headach…
Author: CRST
Eye Banking: A Labor of Love That’s Come a Long Way
A generation ago, corneal transplants were similar
to vital organ transplants: the waiting list was long,
and when an acceptable donor cornea finally
became available, the challenges included speedy
transportation to ensure its ultimate viabil…
What Corneal Specialists Want You to Know
As patients increasingly expect visual acuities of
20/20 after cataract and refractive surgery, you
must become more familiar with the entire
optical system of the eye—not just the part
on which you are focused. From the tear film through
t…
Innovations
M-Series Angled
Disposable Slit Knives
Accutome has added the
M-Series Angled Disposable Slit
Knives to its AccuSharp Series of
Ophthalmic Surgical Knives. The
M-Series is made of the highest
quality stainless steel and features
…
Innovating Disruptive IOL Technology
Since completing my residency in 2008, my career has
been anything but boring. The clinical practice of
ophthalmology has proven to be fertile ground for
learning through experience, which has become the
general approach I take to the laborato…
This Month’s Videos
An Intumescent White Cataract
and Foreign Body
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A healthy 33-year-old man with no prior
ocular history…
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linkıng in Europe
In 2003, 22 eyes of 22 patients with moderate or
advanced progressive keratoconus underwent corneal
collagen cross-linking (CXL; not approved in
the United States) in a seminal study performed by
Wollensak and colleagues. The central 7 mm of t…
The Literature
CONTRIBUTION OF POSTERIOR CORNEAL
ASTIGMATISM TO TOTAL CORNEAL
ASTIGMATISM
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ABSTRACT SUMMARY
Koch et al conducted a retrospective analysis of 715 eyes
of …
Protecting the Endothelium During Phacoemulsification
When modern phaco technology is used in
combination with proper surgical technique,
postoperative corneal decompensation is
rare. There are several patient-based factors,
however, that increase the likelihood of corneal decompensation.
With p…
Pearls for Creating a Quality Surgical Video
emWelcome to the first edition of /emCRSTem’s “Residents and Fellows” column. This column will cover topics of interest to young ophthalmologists in training. Our goal is to provide relevant information specific to the challenges and e…
Better Late Than Never
Polio is a virus that affects motor neurons,
leading to paralysis, whereas keratoconus is
a degenerative disorder that causes irregular
astigmatism and distorts vision, with multiple
images, streaking, and sensitivity to light. What could
the…
Pediatric Laser Cataract Surgery
There is perhaps nothing more rewarding for
an ophthalmologist than to restore vision to a
child blinded by a congenital cataract. Cataract
surgery offers children with this condition the
best chance for a full life. The challenges ophthalmolo…
Dry Eye Diagnostics
Traditionally, clinicians have made the diagnosis
of dry eye disease (DED) based on a patient’s history,
slit-lamp examination, Schirmer testing, tear
breakup time, and conjunctival and corneal staining.
Since the revolutionary introduction …
The Unexpected IFIS Case
emWhat is currently your best strategy for dealing with an
unexpected case of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS)?/em
em—Topic prepared by Steven Dewey, MD./em
AUDREY TALLEY ROSTOV, MD
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CXL: the US Perspective
emThe area of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is as
“hot as it can be,” Dr. Rubinfeld said during a recent chat
with /em CRST.
strongCRST:/strong How long have you been involved with CXL,
and how are your studies orga…
Contact Lens-Assisted CXL for Thin Corneas
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL; not
approved in the United States), as introduced
by Theo Seiler et al, has become
the procedure of choice for arresting a
progressing cone. CXL increases the number of
cross-links between the corneal coll…
Slipped Intracorneal Ring Segments
CASE PRESENTATION
Two patients underwent the uncomplicated placement of Intacs (Addition Technology) for the treatment of keratoconus in one eye using two asymmetric segments (0.45 mm inferiorly and 0.21 mm superiorly). The channels were…
The Role of Nutrition in Ocular Health
My training, like many ophthalmologists,
offered little on the role of nutrition in
eye health. For example, carrots are “good
for your eyes,” was about the extent of my
knowledge.
Routinely, ophthalmologists see patients who pre…
Empowering Patients Through Mobile Health Applications
Mobile health technologies, which include applications
on handheld devices aimed to deliver
health care services in the support of patients’
wellness, are transforming the ophthalmic
industry. Practice management and electronic health record…
Headache Medicine
Primary headaches are a set of complex pain disorders
that can have a heterogeneous presentation.
Some of these presentations often involve symptoms
suggestive of otolaryngological and ophthalmological
diagnoses. This article is the first inst…