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…
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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.
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…
The Medennium SmartPLUG™: Clinical Utility and Practice Issues
This video reviews many of the key benefits of using the Medennium SmartPLUG in your practice:
Physical characteristics of the innovative thermosensitive, hydrophobic acrylic polymer
Contents of the starter pack with insurance billing information and…
The Medennium SmartPLUG™: A Patient’s Guide to Dry Eye Treatment
If you suffer from the dryness, burning, itching, or excessive tearing caused by dry eye; effective long-term relief is now available without the inconvenience and expense of daily eye drops or ointments.
SmartPLUG from Medennium is an innovative devi…
WOC 2008: Dr. Eli Chang on Orbital Decompression for Thyroid Eye Disease
Dr. Eli Chang discusses surgical options for thyroid eye disease cosmesis in a conversation with OphthalmologyWeb glaucoma editor, Dr. Brian Francis. Dr. Chang reviews his presentation, delivered at the 2008 World Ophthalmology Congress in Hong Kong, …
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…
Hot Topics in Cornea and Presbyopic IOLs with Dr. Audrey Talley-Rostov
Dr. Talley-Rostov outlines the hot-topics of the 2008 ASCRS meeting: The beginning of large multi-center study evaluating corneal cross-linking with riboflavin (CCR), corneal topography and the detection of post-LASIK ectasia. Intracorneal ring segme…
The Future of Refractive Surgery and Presbyopic IOLs with Jason Stahl, M.D.
Dr. Jason Stahl reviews the highlights of the 2008 ASCRS meeting in a conversation with Dr. Parag Majmudar. The global nature of the meeting allows for an international sharing of experience with these lenses. Though surgeons are interested in the te…
Carlos Buznego, MD on Presbyopic IOL Procedures
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…
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…