June 2008• EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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| COVER FEATURE: PRESBYOPIA – CURES FOR THE CURSE? |
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Corneal inlays: the next big thing?
Experts cite the reversibility, easy centration, and promising study results that may make corneal inlays as big as LASIK
by Michelle Dalton |
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Presbyopic laser surgery options expanding
Monovision LASIK is still the most common procedure, experts say
by Michelle Dalton |
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Power of presbyopia correction
Innovative lens designs are helping presbyopic patients to see at near
by Maxine Lipner |
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Illuminating LaserACE
New procedure holds accommodative promise
by Matt Young |
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Close-up on conductive keratoplasty for presbyopia
New template helping to pump-up consistency
by Maxine Lipner |
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| Plus: CK an option for presbyopia treatment |
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AcuFocus - The Singapore experience
Inlay proves promising for presbyopes in Singapore
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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| REFRACTIVE SURGERY |
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The Relevance of SBK
Is it a new procedure or just a new name for thin-flap LASIK?
by David Laber |
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Plus: Research continues to promote SBK |
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| CATARACT/IOL |
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Antibiotic regimen, phaco technology are the keys to avoid infection
Using the strongest fluoroquinolones pre- and post-IOL surgery makes a big difference
by Rich Daly |
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Incision construction, architecture fight infection
Wound construction and architecture primary factors to prevent infection in clear corneal cataract surgery
by Rich Daly |
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Fortifying incisions against infection
More tips for avoiding postoperative endophthalmitis
by Chee Soon-Phaik, MD |
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OCT identifies poor wound architecture
Study finds poor wound architecture and endophthalmitis risk more common with low IOP
by Rich Daly |
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Incision approaches differ
Different surgeons use different blades and techniques to achieve desired astigmatism reductions
by Rich Daly |
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| Plus: Post-phaco wound dynamics |
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| GLAUCOMA |
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An unwelcome 2-in-1 deal?
How physicians manage combined surgery today
by Enette Ngoei |
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| RETINA |
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Smoking continues macular degeneration risk
Study identifies reduced risk for patients who quit smoking, as well as possible cholesterol links to AMD
by Rich Daly |
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| OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS |
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The ACS rallies Asia-Pacific against corneal disease
Reporting on the first ACS meeting
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Meeting Reporter
SNEC and the Practical Ophthalmologist Highlights of the 18th SNEC Anniversary International Meeting |
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Around the world in 90 minutes
A joint scientific symposium at the 2008 ASCRS Annual Meeting brings together the ASCRS,
APACRS, ESCRS and ALACSSA/LASCRS
by Michelle Dalton |
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| SPECIAL REPORT |
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Reaching out to the Himalayas - a challenge for an eye surgeon
Restoring sight beyond the reach of cutting edge technology
by Rafal Nowak, MD |
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