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Read OSN's Sept. 10 publication exclusives online
The cover story in the Sept. 10 issue of Ocular Surgery News discusses retinal OCT before cataract surgery to help choose treatment options. Here are some of the publication exclusives from the issue:
Cover Story
Retinal OCT before cataract surgery increasingly helps guide treatment choices
Screening the retina with OCT rules out preexisting conditions that would affect the outcomes of cataract surgery and helps select candidates for premium IOLs. Read more.
Lindstrom’s Perspective
Ophthalmologists who plan for reduced reimbursements will still find success
The unfortunate reality for the cataract surgeon today is that while reimbursement is going down per case, patient expectations are going up. To meet these expectations, more expensive preoperative screening is required to practice at the highest level. Read more.
Complications Consult
Measuring densitometry in PDEK eyes
The PDEK densitometry values were comparable to the corneal quality values seen in DMEK. Read more.
Surgical Maneuvers
Quarter-DMEK quadruples available tissue to transplant
Visual outcomes are similar to conventional DMEK, with rapid clearance of the central cornea underlying the graft. Read more.
The Premium Channel
Digital karma: Making the right choices as a premium surgeon
The decision-making process is aided by subjective, objective and lifestyle analysis. Read more.