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AAO 2008: Bradley Randleman, MD, Describes A New Ectasia Risk Assessment Model
Dr. J. Bradley Randleman discusses a new risk-score model for assessing post-LASIK ectasia risk in an interview with refractive editor Dr. David Goldman. Five risk factors were identified: 1.) topographic abnormalities, 2.) low residual stromal bed t…
AAO 2008: Dr. Audrey Talley-Rostov Shares Tips on Anterior Segment Procedures
Dr. Audrey Talley-Rostov describes some of the latest trends in Cataract, Refractive, and Corneal procedures in an interview with Ryan Alfonso, MPH, of OphthalmologyWeb. Dr. Talley-Rostov describes the trend toward the use of accommodating IOLs like t…
Management of IFIS (Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome)
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Advances in Fourier/Spectral Domain OCT Technology with the Optovue RTVue
OphthalmologyWeb presents a series of talks on the Optovue RTVue recorded at the 2008 World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) in Hong Kong.
Diagnostic Instrument Integration
In this presentation, Dr. David Kirschen reviews the compelling reasons why he chose to purchase a digital fundus camera for his practice. The advantages of the Kowa nonmyd a-D 5MEGA with VK-2 Digital Imaging System are outlined. Images and data can …
Measuring Corneal SA and Choosing the Right Aspheric IOL
Jack Holladay, M.D., describes how the Tecnis IOL is designed to compensate for the naturally occurring spherical aberration of the cornea.
Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices: The Basics
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Highlights of the ASRS Meeting: Part 2 — CRVO, DME, Trials, Techniques and Awards
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Reichert Innovates Exam Lane Basics
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Miami Ink: Cornea Tattoos — When, Why, and How
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Highlights of the ASRS Meeting: Part 1 — AMD
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Doheny Grand Rounds: Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage
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Case Report: Weedwacker Spoke Embedded in the Cornea
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Microgap Smoothing
Dr. Cory Lessner from the Millennium Laser Eye Centers in Florida shares this surgical pearl. “Here is another example of microgap smoothing with a wet Merocel. This maneuver is easy to perform and should be used to eliminate any separation at the com…
Flap Curl: Easily Remedied
Dr. Cory Lessner from the Millennium Laser Eye Centers in Florida shares this surgical pearl in the management of a postoperative complication in a LASIK patient. “This patient’s flap edge (6-8 o’clock) had flipped under within an hour of leaving the …
Micro Striae: A LASIK Complication with a Simple Solution
Dr. Cory Lessner from the Millennium Laser Eye Centers in Florida shares this surgical pearl in the postoperative management of LASIK patients with micro striae. “When the folds become too significant, it is usually best to gently refloat the flap wit…
Fiber Removal without Flap Displacement
Dr. Cory Lessner from the Millennium Laser Eye Centers in Florida shares his solution to a postoperative complication in a LASIK patient. “Isolated fibers and particles are typically easy to remove from under the flap with forceps. Here, an extraxial …
Early Identification of Epithelial Ingrowth
Dr. Cory Lessner from the Millennium Laser Eye Centers in Florida shares this surgical pearl in the treatment of a this rare and difficult postoperative complication. “Unimpeded EI will continue to migrate and after several weeks will involute in area…
EMR Systems – What’s on your wish list?
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