November 1, 2006
By:Lynda Charters
The annual American Society of Cata-ract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) survey on trends in refractive surgery was expanded this year to include other refractive surgery-related topics. Stephen Wexler, MD, provided the highlights of the survey at this year's annual meeting.
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October 15, 2006
By:Cheryl Guttman
The ad hoc task force sponsored by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) to investigate an increase in reported cases of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) issued its final report on Sept. 25, 2006.
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June 15, 2005
Fairfax, VA—Three physicians noted for their contributions to ophthalmology have earned positions in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's Ophthalmology Hall of Fame.
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June 1, 2005
By:Julia Talsma
Washington, DC—Cataract surgery has improved in terms of safety and efficacy with the introduction of phaco, foldable IOLs, and the use of smaller incisions. With a better understanding of fluidics —infusion and aspiration—surgeons will continue to improve the safety and efficacy of phaco.
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April 18, 2005
Fast-crack phacoemulsification is a very efficient ultrasound delivery system. The technique can be used for handling hard cataracts and used in eyes with narrow pupils, according to its proponent, Khiun Tjia, MD, who spoke during a symposium on phaco techniques during the American Society of Catartact and Refractive Surgery annual meeting.
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April 18, 2005
Washington, DC — Iridex Corp. announced the addition of two new IRIS Medical Stepped EndoProbe handpieces to its existing line of disposable endophotocoagulation probes. The unique probe designs offer a smooth, gently tapered needle that permits the angled tip to be inserted through either standard 20- or 25-gauge cannulas for full coverage of the peripheral retina.
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April 18, 2005
Washington, DC — Good near and distance visual acuity may be achieved in mild-to-moderate hyperopia in patients using a bilateral treatment approach, reported Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, who spoke at a refractive symposium on hyperopia, conductive keratoplasty (CK, Refractec), and LASIK during the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting.
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April 18, 2005
Washington, DC — Circular lamellar keratomileusis (CLK) is a new surgical procedure that offers a potentially safer alternative to LASIK for the treatment of low myopia (up to -5 D), myopic presbyopia, and emmetropic presbyopes, said Gholam Peyman, MD, at the Innovators Session.
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April 18, 2005
Washington, DC — Members of Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) gathered Monday for an evening of networking at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting.
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