Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition.

Table of Contents

• Neuroprotection, sustained drug delivery at forefront of glaucoma research
• Corneal inlay for treating presbyopia continues to show good results at 3 years
• FDA approves Glaukos iStent to reduce IOP in conjunction with cataract surgery
• FDA clears LensAR system for anterior capsulotomy, laser phacofragmentation
• Femtosecond laser cataract system allows for broader inclusion criteria, surgeon says
• Neovascular glaucoma associated with increased risk for hypotony after TCP
• Ophthalmology 'concierge' strives for competitive edge
• Shift to femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery requires motivation, commitment
• Surgeons should master pivoting, maneuvering within the eye Uday Devgan, MD
• Woman experiences foreign body sensation, like 'double eyelids' Jay S. Duker, MD; Mitesh K. Kapadia, MD, PhD; Helen K. Wu, MD; Catherine A. Cox, MD
• Antibiotic prophylaxis, surveillance may reduce risk of postoperative endophthalmitis
• Botulinum toxin shows stable results in treating large-angle infantile esotropia
• CT may outperform clinical exam, ultrasonography in detecting intraocular foreign bodies
• Femtosecond laser presbyopia procedure offers good, stable outcomes
• Open-globe injuries require long-term surveillance, extensive surgical follow-up
• Study shows minimal refractive change after sutureless small gauge-PPV
• Sutured glued scleral IOL implantations show similar outcomes at 6 months
• Unilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction in Down syndrome patients treatable
• Glaucoma may transition to surgery-first management Richard L. Lindstrom, MD
• Clinician outlines methods to improve glaucoma screening effectiveness
• Clinician reviews pros, cons of glaucoma filtration device
• Deep sclerectomy shows long-term safety and efficacy
• Imaging provides early, accurate assessment of glaucomatous changes in the optic disc
• Impact of IOP fluctuation on glaucoma progression still lacking proof
• Study investigates patient perception of visual field defects
• Subtractive, alternative strategies recommended for glaucoma medication intolerance
• Cryotherapy offers transplantation alternative for extensive neovascularization, thin corneas Thomas TJ John, MD