September 2007• EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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| Letter from the Editor |
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| The Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons at 20 |
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| 2007 APACRS Annual Meeting Programme |
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| 2007 Social Programme |
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| 2007 APACRS Awards |
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| COVER FEATURE : CATARACT SURGERY |
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EW Dialogue
Phacoemulsification's past, present and future
Surgeons review pros and cons of popular approaches |
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Bimanual and torsional phacoemulsification: What do the studies demonstrate?
Surgeons analyze safety and efficiency
by Vanessa Caceres
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Global perspective on phacoemulsification
As cataract surgery gains popularity worldwide, surgeons must walk a fine line between technology and affordability
by Rodrigo Donoso, M.D. |
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Warming up to cool phacoemulsification
Cool phacoemulsification offers improved fluidics and enhanced safety
by Maxine Lipner |
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Are there advantages with AquaLase?
Surgeons debate when AquaLase works best – and when it might not
by Matt Young
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Steroid use in cataract surgery: On its way out?
As cataract surgery becomes “gentler,” how will a surgeon’s post-op treatment strategy change?
by Michelle Dalton |
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To omit or not to omit?
Considering intracameral dilating agents versus topical drops
by Enette Ngoei |
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| REFRACTIVE SURGERY |
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The evolution of laser refractive surgery: Are surgeons ready for the next chapter?
Consistent visual results are the goal
by Kristine A. Morrill |
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Monovision satisfaction the goal in clinical trial
Monovision contact lens use preoperatively helps identify suitable candidates
by Vanessa Caceres
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Dry eye does not have to be an exclusionary factor for refractive candidates
By pre-treating and optimizing the corneal surface, refractive surgeons can avoid this common LASIK complication
by Michelle Dalton
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Laser vision correction technology takes another bit step forward
The advent of iris registration has helped some surgeons achieve better wavefront results for their patients
by Michelle Dalton
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| GLAUCOMA |
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty: as effective as primary therapy in glaucoma?
New study shows SLT is a reasonable alternative to medications
by Tony Realini, M.D. |
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First come the tube shunt… then comes ECP
Rethinking the place of ECP in glaucoma management
by Enette Ngoei |
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Glaucoma progression at low pressures
Is surgery appropriate at 10 mmHg?
by Tony Realini, M.D. |
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| UVEITIS, INFLAMMATION & IMMUNOLOGY |
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Endogenous endophthalmitis
A rare but devastating form of intraocular infection
by Por Yong-Ming, M.D. and Chee Soon-Phaik, M.D. |
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| RETINA |
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Myopic macular schisis
Retina layers may split at macula in highly myopic eyes
by Doric W.K. Wong, M.D. |
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| OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS |
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Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology celebrates 50th anniversary
Prof. Do Nhu Hon, director of VNIO answers some questions for EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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The Asia Cornea Society: Making a difference at the forefront of the eye
Revitalizing cornea surgery in Asia
by Donald Tan, M.D. |
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Indonesian Ophthalmologists’ Association 2007: Advancing eye care against all odds in Indonesia
Eye care as social responsibility
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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A Reluctant Hero for IOA
The current president of the IOA draws comparisons to a Joseph Campbell archetype
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Ushering a renaissance for eye care in Indonesia
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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The Last World Glaucoma Congress
Glaucoma medicine gets a global reboot
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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