DAY 2 - Sunday, April 22
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Dysmorphopsia major problem after IOL implantation
Chicago—The corrections following phacoemulsification and IOL implantation that are achievable today are a far cry from those in the 1970s when 20/40 uncorrected visual acuity was considered an accomplishment following implantation of the early IOLs, recounted Randall J. Olson, MD, during his presentation of the 2012 Binkhorst Lecture. » MORE
Incoming and outgoing presidents act on initiatives
Chicago—Outgoing president of the ASCRS, Edward J. Holland, MD, can be recognized for a number of accomplishments and the introduction of several new initiatives. Likewise, the association’s incoming president, David F. Chang, MD, will be building on his predecessor’s work, but also aims to promote programs fostering certain core values. » MORE
Past, present visionaries inducted into ASCRS Hall of Fame
Chicago—The ASCRS Ophthalmology Hall of Fame, which honors the careers and contributions of pioneers who have shaped the profession and patient care, inducted Louis Braille and Jack T. Holladay MD, MSEE, as its newest members. » MORE
CORNEA
Early ocular surface complications common after CXL
Chicago—Findings from a retrospective study of patients undergoing corneal crosslinking (CXL) for keratoconus provide new insight on the risk of early ocular surface-related complications, said Denise Wajnsztajn, MD. » MORE
CATARACT
Femtosecond laser may stabilize capsule edge
Chicago—Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery seems to provide precise control of IOL positioning after healing following surgery, according to William Culbertson, MD. » MORE
Femtosecond platform provides precise capsulotomies
Chicago—A femtosecond laser platform (Victus, Bausch + Lomb/Technolas Perfect Vision) provides high-quality capsulotomies that are round, precise, and completely cut, and use of the system is associated with a short learning curve, said Soon-Phaik Chee, MD. » MORE
Analysis yields precision of femtosecond laser capsulotomy
Chicago—A femtosecond laser system (Catalys, OptiMedica) is precise and easy to master for creating capsulotomies, according to Juan Batlle, MD, from Centro Laser Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. » MORE
RETINA
Redesigned telescope prosthesis shows promising advantages
Chicago—Results of a preclinical study demonstrate the feasibility of implanting a next-generation injectable version of a telescope prosthesis for end-stage macular degeneration (Implantable Miniature Telescope, VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies) and suggest it has promising advantages for improving surgical ease and safety, said Guy Kleinmann, MD. » MORE
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