The cover series of this edition of emCataract and Refractive Surgery Today/em examines issues related
to incisional architecture. With femtosecond
lasers and sophisticated diamond and metal blade
designs, surgeons have more options for crea…
Cataract surgery has evolved into a refractive
procedure, and patients have high expectations
for good UCVA after surgery. Patients with keratoconus
who are successful in achieving good-quality
BCVA with rigid or scleral contact lenses often
…
After cataract surgery, stromal hydration is the most common method of “sealing” clear corneal incisions. It is not a perfect solution to wound closure, however, because the effects are transient
and inconsistent with respect to endurance. Af…
CASE PRESENTATION
A 52-year-old Hispanic man suffered a traumatic injury to
his left eye from a piece of tile at a construction site in January
2013. He sought care locally during the subsequent month for
an infection that worsened de…
Yes, and it is getting better with experience and technological advances.
strongBy Kerry D. Solomon, MD/strong
I love the flexibility the femtosecond laser
gives me, and incisions created with this
technology will only ge…
emThis month, we focus on becoming more efficient in day-to-day training/practice. Jeff Liu offers several valuable
suggestions that will help you during your first year as an ophthalmology resident and beyond.
br /—Sumit “Sam” Garg, M…