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

• Ophthalmologist-entrepreneurs need a thick skin and plenty of patience to succeed
• Analysis: Eylea, Lucentis less cost-effective than Avastin for treatment of DME
• Anti-VEGF re-injection protocols differ after endophthalmitis
• Capsular anchor enables stable fixation of subluxated IOL
• CATT follow-up: Visual acuity in 50% of patients still 20/40 or better at 5 years
• Combination of high and low add multifocal IOLs improves useful visual acuity
• Corneal sealant has application in complex surgeries Ike K. Ahmed, MD FRCSC
• MicroPulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation an option for range of glaucoma patients Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD; Shan C. Lin, MD
• Round table: Pediatric ophthalmologists address ‘hot topic’ of stemming myopia progression
• Study: Epithelium-on cross-linking not yet hitting goal
• Study: Variable, less than optimal levels of UVA protection offered by side windows of cars
• Topography-guided transepithelial surface ablation reduces astigmatism
• A modest proposal revisited for local practice growth, development and collaboration John B. Pinto
• Tooling up for glued IOLs: Significance of three-piece IOLs and injectors Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth; Priya Narang, MS
• Trachoma elimination moves one step closer with Global Trachoma Mapping Project
• Teenager presents with unilateral proptosis Michael Lewen, MD; Vicki Chen, MD
• Caution: Do not hold on to Medicare overpayments
• Customized cross-linking yields stronger corneal flattening
• Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of orbital lesions may offer alternative to open biopsy
• Half-dose or half-time PDT improves visual acuity, reduces subretinal fluid
• Higher BMI, geographic atrophy may suggest poor response to aflibercept
• LUNAR study: Latanoprostene bunod non-inferior to timolol over 3 months
• Risks identified for early corneal haze after myopic PRK
• Several risk factors may increase cataract surgery rates in postmenopausal women
• Tecnis multifocal toric IOL can provide improved distance and near visual acuities
• Ultrahigh-speed 25-gauge system reduces core vitrectomy time
• Vision screening for refractive error, early eye disease may help reduce unnecessary vision loss
• Ophthalmologists can play a big role in innovation cycle Richard L. Lindstrom, MD
• Anti-VEGF effect on development of macular atrophy under study
• Capsular tension ring improves refractive outcomes in high myopes
• Corneal regeneration through adipose-derived stem cells may be option for patients with keratoconus
• Dry eye may heavily affect results and quality of life following cataract surgery
• ESCRS initiates Peter Barry Fellowship
• Hydroseparation allows for faster, easier and safer DMEK
• Increasing evidence demonstrates value, reliability and benefits of OCT angiography
• Kamra small aperture inlay used in broad spectrum of patients
• LUMINOUS study shows diversity in practice patterns, overall encouraging results
• MicroShunt similarly reduces IOP in phakic, pseudophakic eyes, and when combined with phaco
• Nanosecond laser may be safe for cataract surgery at a lower cost than femtosecond laser
• Neural network guides keratoconus treatment, predicts outcomes with intracorneal rings
• Over long term, DSEK and PK have similar cumulative endothelial cell loss but different patterns of loss
• Pseudoexfoliation common reason for capsular tension ring insertion
• Revolution of digitally assisted surgery coming soon
• Study: Chronic inflammation of familial Mediterranean fever affects choroidal thickness
• VIDEO: Intraoperative OCT lends advantage in corneal procedures
• VIDEO: Post hoc analysis of DRCR.net Protocol I
• VIDEO: Technology helps to optimize IOL outcomes
• What is the single most difficult aspect of launching your own company or bringing your product to market?
• How to approach KPro corneal melt with back plate exposure Thomas TJ John, MD
• A little microburst goes a long way Mitchell A. Jackson, MD