William Trattler, MD and Carlos Buznego, MD discuss presbyopic IOL technology in cataract surgery. Patient selection for these lenses involves assessing patient needs and conducting a variety of preop tests: super pinhole (potential acuity meter), cor…
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Dr. Parag Majmudar on the Impact of Collagen Crosslinking and DMEK
Dr. Parag Majmudar reviews highlights of the 2008 ASCRS meeting in a discussion with Dr. William Trattler. Corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin + UVA shows great potential for the treatment of ectasia and keratoconus. This has tremendous p…
Reducing DSEK Complications with Dr. Francis Price
Dr. Francis Price describes the secrets behind his very low DSEK dislocation rate in a conversation with OphthalmologyWeb contributing editor Dr. Clark Springs. Some of the pearls: Incision size matters (4 to 5 mm). Minimizing donor tissue damage u…
Trends in Ophthalmic Microbiology – Perspectives from Dr. Francis Mah
In a conversation with Dr. Parag Majmudar, Dr. Francis Mah discusses the current thinking in ocular microbiology in the cataract and refractive setting. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is now the leading cause of post-LASIK infection. Data …
Dr. Uday Devgan on Reimbursement Issues and Cataract Patient Counseling
Refractive editor Dr. David Goldman continues a conversation with Dr. Uday Devgan regarding CMS reimbursement in cataract procedures. The normal fee for cataract has decreased to the point where we will have a two-tiered system. Costs of lenses, and c…
Dr. Uday Devgan Discusses The Future of Refractive Surgery Practice
Dr. Devgan discusses the future of refractive and cataract practice in a conversation with refractive editor Dr. David Goldman. The boundary between “refractive” and “cataract” surgery is growing smaller, becoming part of a continuum of a comprehensiv…
Dr. Abhay Vasavada’s Experience as a Cataract Surgeon in India
In a conversation with Dr. Parag Majmudar, Dr. Abhay Vasavada shares what he learned at the 2008 ASCRS meeting. Pediatric: congentical cataract and microophthalmos management. Small incision coaxial phacoemulsification:
Mark Packer, MD Reviews Highlights and New Technologies of ASCRS 2008
Dr. Mark Packer discusses ASCRS 2008 highlights in a conversation with Parag Majmudar, MD. The “Around the world in 90 minutes” session encompassed major geographies and their respective cataract societies. Fostered a discussion on aspheric IOLs, cor…
Dr. Stephen Lane on the use of Prophylactic Intracameral Antibiotics in Cataract Surgery
Noted cataract surgeon, Dr. Stephen Lane discusses intracameral antibiotic use in cataract patients for the prophylaxis of endophthalmitis in a conversation with Dr. David Goldman. Dr. Lane reviews recent European data on cefuroxime in detail. Fourth…
Dry Eye Pearls with Dr. Jodi Luchs
In an interview with Dr. William Trattler, Jodi Luchs, M.D. discusses the diagnosis and management of dry eye. A clear tear-film and well hydrated eye are critical for successful outcomes in any kind of refractive or cataract surgery. Assessing signs…
Dr. Sonia Yoo on Femtosecond Lasers in Refractive Surgery
Sonia Yoo MD, discusses femtosecond laser technology with retina editor Dr. David Goldman. Versus a standard microkeratome, a femtosecond laser is more apt to suffer epithelial breakthrough. This is handled by increasing flap thickness. Second pass i…
Phakic IOLs with John Vukich, M.D.
In a conversation with Dr. David Goldman, refractive editor of OphthalmologyWeb, Dr. John Vukich reviews the latest thinking in phakic IOL implantation. He also discusses some of the issues reviewed at ASCRS cornea day sessions: Endothelial cell densi…
Dr. Terrence O’Brien on TASS and Fungal Keratitis
In a conversation with Dr. Parag Majmudar, Dr. Terry O’Brien discusses current issues in ocular microbiology. Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) causation and differential diagnosis vs. endophthalmitis. Residual debris or viscoelastic on surgical…
Microincisional Phaco Pearls from Dr. Elizabeth Davis
In a conversation with Dr. David Goldman, Dr. Elizabeth Davis outlines recent improvements in microincisional coaxial phacoemulsification and shares her wisdom on phaco techniques. The trend is toward decreasing incision size. This is a result of bet…
Dr. Paolo Vinciguerra Describes the European Experience in Corneal Cross-linking with Riboflavin (CCR) and UVA
Dr. Paolo Vinciguerra explains the current state of the research on CCR (corneal cross-linking with riboflavin + UVA) in an interview with Dr. Carlos Buznego. Dr. Vinciguerra and his team in Italy have conducted several studies to evaluate the immedia…
Dr. Karl Stonecipher Shares Tips on Lowering Enhancement Rates in LASIK
Dr. Karl Stonecipher shares techniques for lowering enhancement rates in laser vision correction in an interview with Dr. William Trattler. Some key points are: carefully collecting your data and evaluating it vs. the latest nomograms can enable you …
Dr. Neal Sher Donates Refractive Procedures to Iraq War Troops
In an interview with Dr. Carlos Buznego, Dr. Neal Sher tells of his experiences providing pro bono refractive procedures to local National Guardsman and Army Reserves prior to their being deployed to active duty in the Iraq war. Providing these visio…
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld Shares Pearls for Premium IOL Practice
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld shares practice tips for premium IOL patients in a discussion with refractive editor Dr. David Goldman. Some key points: Premium IOL patients need premium care including premium pre-op evaluation. Careful attention needs to be gi…
Video: Dr. Terry Kim Discusses Surgical Adhesives in the Context of Ophthalmic Surgery
Dr. Terry Kim provides his perspective on the 2008 ASCRS meeting in an interview with contributing editor, Dr. Parag Majmudar. High points of the meeting included the wet-labs, film festival and of course, “The Challenge Cup Series” combining educat…
Video: Arun Gulani, M.D. Discusses Corneoplastique™ at ASCRS 2008
Dr. Gulani shares his ASCRS meeting highlights in an interview with Dr. Parag Majmudar. At the top of his list were corneal cross-linking with riboflavin and UVA, freezing the cornea after PRK, and combining LASIK with multifocal IOLs. Dr. Gulani ou…