March 2007• EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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| Letter from the Chief Medical Editor |
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20th APACRS Annual Meeting
28 - 30 September 2007, Hanoi
For information, log-on to www.apacrs2007.org
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| COVER FEATURE |
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Powering up new IOL calculations for post excimer laser patients
Two new methods of calculating IOL power post LASIK are put to the test
by Maxline Lipner
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New study compares leading formulas for determining IOL power
Physicians develops new ‘straightforward’ formula
by Maxine Lipner
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IOL Calculation Using the Flattest K Method with the Latkany Regression Formula
Source: Robert L. Latkany, M.D. |
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Here’s another way to calculate IOL power after LASIK
Technique involves manifest refraction measurement after cataract removal
by Vanessa Caceres
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Dialogue
The benefits and risks of refractive lensectomy
Understanding the nuances of this surgery and how it can best benefit your patients
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REFRACTIVE SURGERY |
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Wavefront-guided vs. wavefront-optimized
Study examines whether some patients receive better vision based on the type of photorefractive laser system performing their LASIK
by Rick Daly |
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On the emmetropic edge: New intracorneal options for presbyopia
Use of intracorneal lenses helps to restore near vision in the emmetrope
by Maxine Lipner
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How to best use mitomycin C while minimizing haze
Practitioners offer up the latest on using MMC to preempt haze
by Maxine Lipner
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| CATARACT / IOL |
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Acrylic IOLs may glisten but still shine
Despite glistening issues, many surgeons continue to choose acrylic IOLs over silicone
by Enette Ngoei
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Posterior capsule rupture may occur even in routine cataract surgery cases
Good management, patient education contribute to positive outcomes
by Vanessa Caceres
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Posterior capsule rupture: diagnosis, management and prevention at SNEC
By Chee Soon Phaik, M.D. |
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Torsional technology fast, safe
by Matt Young |
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Cataract surgery fast forward
by Enette Ngoei |
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New sleeve design aims to reduce cataract surgery complications
by Vanessa Caceres |
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| GLAUCOMA |
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Patients treated with MMC require long-term monitoring
Physicians say fornix-based surgery could help offset MMC complications
by Maxine Lipner |
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The trabeculectomy learning curve
Surgeons-in-training may have more PSC while studying the trade
by Matt Young |
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| RETINA |
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Retinal Pathology and Anetrior Segment Surgery
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Lucentis enters the AMD market
New drug offers hope of restored vision in eyes with wet macular degeneration
by Tony Realini, M.D. |
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Lucentis in Asia
Could Lucentis mark a new era in AMD management?
by Adrian Koh, M.D. |
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