Dr Garg discusses a paper from Cai and colleagues comparing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) to conventional surgery for complex cataracts in eyes with prior vitrectomy. Medscape Ophthalmology
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Posterior Capsule Rupture
Dr Garg discusses posterior capsule rupture (PCR), one of the most common complications of cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Medications, and Glaucoma
Dr Shuchi Patel and Dr Ruth Williams discuss the relationship between blood pressure and glaucoma, including some simple but useful clinical pearls. Medscape Ophthalmology
Sympathetic Ophthalmia: How Should We Respond to the Risk?
Ocular trauma or ocular surgery in one eye can lead to loss of vision in the healthy eye. How should ophthalmologists respond to this risk? Medscape Ophthalmology
The PreserFlo MicroShunt: A Conversation With Dr Ike Ahmed
Dr Patel interviews Iqbal "Ike" K. Ahmed, MD, about the PreserFlo MicroShunt, an 8-mm-long tube that is inserted into the eye to help lower eye pressure in glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
What’s Better: Residual Hyperopia or Residual Myopia?
Dr Garg discusses a paper from Dr Steven Schallhorn and colleagues on the effect of residual astigmatism on uncorrected visual acuity and patient satisfaction. Medscape Ophthalmology
Reevaluating the Safety of Brolucizumab for Treating Wet AMD
Further investigation is needed on the safety of brolucizumab for treating wet AMD. Medscape Ophthalmology
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Can Save Your Patients’ Eyesight
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus can be devastating. Dr Rapuano urges all ophthalmologists to discuss the zoster vaccine with their patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
Modular IOL Systems Add to Ophthalmologists’ Armamentarium
Dr Garg discusses a paper from Ang and colleagues presenting visual outcomes after optic exchange from a modular intraocular lens. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent?
Dr Patel believes that the HORIZON study 3-year results are important for the understanding of long-term effects on IOP with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Review of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Philippe Gabriel Steg, MD, discusses a recent review of central retinal artery occlusion for cardiologists who may not be familiar with the condition. theheart.org on Medscape
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Ophthalmology Trainees
Although medical malpractice lawsuits may not be as common, or as expensive, in ophthalmology as in other medical subspecialities, they remain a problem. Medscape Ophthalmology
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Whether you treat it with a blade, laser, or intraocular lens, management of astigmatism is critical to ensure optimal postoperative vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg discusses the effect of anterior capsule overlap on the rotational stability of a toric IOL. Medscape Ophthalmology
The New Valveless Glaucoma Drainage Device: An Expert’s Take
Dr Shuchi Patel and Dr Thomas Patrianakos discuss the latter’s initial experience using the Ahmed ClearPath. Medscape Ophthalmology
Metagenomics May Enhance the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis
Dr Christopher Rapuano evaluates a new study comparing standard corneal cultures with combined DNA/RNA sequencing. Medscape Ophthalmology
Virtual Reality Simulators Yield Benefits in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg shares how simulator technology can help both trainees and established ophthalmologists alike. Medscape Ophthalmology
Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 May Accelerate Myopia Boom
A new review article wrestles with the pandemic’s possible ocular implications for children, who are home in front of their screens at levels like never before. Medscape Ophthalmology
Weighing the Risks of Treating Floaters With Vitrectomy
Although vitrectomy for floaters is largely safe, the risk for subsequent retinal detachment and cataract surgery remains a concern. Medscape Ophthalmology
The Case for Stand-alone MIGS Gets Stronger
New data show meaningful reductions in IOP and medications in pseudophakic patients with open-angle-glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology