June 2007• EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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| Letter from the Chief Medical Editor |
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20th APACRS Annual Meeting
27 - 30 September 2007, Hanoi
For information, log-on to www.apacrs2007.org
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| COVER FEATURE |
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Improved visual quality, new technology part of today’s refractive surgery trends
Annual survey shows evolution in the field
by Vanessa Caceres
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Talking Tecnis: Making the aspheric connection
The Tecnis lens may help to improve contrast sensitivity and reduce spherical aberration for some patients
by Maxine Lipner
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Drug regimen lessens post-op PRK pain
New techniques and thorough pharmacological intervention level the playing field between LASIK and PRK
by Christine Hamel |
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Protocol for drug regimen
source: Marguerite McDonald, M.D.
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Anterior or posterior phakic IOLs, which one to select? Why?
Technology will impact the future of phakic IOLs
by Jorge L Alio
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Hats off: Studying Epi-LASIK without the flap
Study shows removing the epithelial flap may enhance results
by Rich Daly |
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Comparing LASIK re-treatment techniques and epithelial ingrowth rates
With the right re-treatment approach, practitioners can cut epithelial ingrowth rates
by Rich Daly |
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| CATARACT / IOL |
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Intracameral phenylephrine helps prevent iris prolapse in IFIS patients
Approach may help tackle a vexing problem during cataract surgery
by Vanessa Caceres |
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The firm facts on treating floppy iris syndrome in refractive lens exchange patients
Practitioners share recommendations on treating IFIS
by Maxine Lipner
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Wound construction key to avoiding endophthalmitis
High-risk aspects of clear corneal incisions identified in study
by Tony Realini, M.D.
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The finer points of wound construction
Prof. Chee soon Phaik of the Singapore National Eye Centre agrees: “Wound construction is key to avoiding endophthalmitis.”
by Chee Soon Phaik, M.D.
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Acupuncture tested to reduce anxiety levels in cataract patients
Study finds acupuncture decreased anxiety
by Matt Young
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| GLAUCOMA |
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Keeping pressures down
Predicting factors for the success of cataract surgery in reducing intraocular pressure for patients with angle-closure glaucoma
by Enette Ngoei |
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Prostaglandins take the lead as first-line glaucoma therapy
Beta blockers in the mix when cost and multiple medications use are important
by Vanessa Caceres |
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| CORNEA |
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Strategies in pterygium treatment
Improving outcomes in the treatment of this persistently recurrent disorder
by Leonard Ang, M.D. |
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| OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS |
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Rockin’ and rollin’ with ASCRS•ASOA in San Diego
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Ethnicity may affect higher-order aberrations
Study compared aberrations in Chinese and Caucasian eyes
by Matt Young |
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HOAs in a Chinese Population: A Summary
Dr. Lim Li on “Higher-order Ocular Aberrations in Eyes with Myopia in a Chinese Population.”
by Lim Li, M.D. |
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Ocular surgeries go live in Asia – in 3DHD
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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The universal excitement of science hits Asia
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Expanding horizons in Beijing
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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