Sept 2008• EyeWorld Asia-Pacific |
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| COVER FEATURE: PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATIONS IN CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY |
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Anterior segment surgery complications
Strategies for dealing with complications from the APACRS symposium at the WOC 2008
by Chiles Aedam R. samaniego |
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Shedding capsulorhexis tears
“Prevention and management of capsulorhexis tears”, lecture by Graham Barrett, MD |
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IFIS
“Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome”, lecture by Tetsuro Oshika, MD
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Cracking black cats
“Strategies for nuclear disassembly in black cataract emulsification”, lecture by Pannet Pangputhipong, MD |
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PAL for dropped lenses
“Posterior-assisted levitation”, lecture by Chee Soon-Phaik, MD |
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Cutting corneas for complications
“Lamellar corneal surgery for refractive surgery complications”, lecture by Donald Tan, MD
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Laser complications
“Femtosecond laser complications and their management”, lecture by John Chang, MD |
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Supporting the capsule
“Capsular support systems for subluxed cataracts”, lecture by Yao Ke, MD |
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APACRS Roundtable: Astigmatism
Restoration of vision alone is no longer enough for cataract patients, quality no longer a secondary consideration
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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| REFRACTIVE SURGERY |
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A worrisome complication of LASIK
Differentiating between the stages is the only way to offer effective treatment, clinicians say
by Michelle Dalton |
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Plus: Sterility of the operating room and the instruments can also play a factor in DLK |
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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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Finding the true K
New biometry formula promises more accurate K values
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Fortifying incisions against infection
More tips for avoiding postoperative endophthalmitis
by Chee Soon-Phaik, MD |
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New device now in the ring
Innovative prototype promises to improve cortical cleanup
by Maxine Lipner |
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Be aware of high phaco power
Greater endothelial cell loss could result
by Matt Young |
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| GLAUCOMA |
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Latest technology has strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the highest-profile variable in determining reliable IOP
How physicians manage combined surgery today
by Rich Daly |
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Planning for cataract surgery in glaucomatous eyes
Solutions for common clinical challenges
By Tony Realini, MD
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| RETINA |
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Lucentis at one year
Results from the first two cohorts found no safety risks
by Michelle Dalton |
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Is Avastin beneficial for choroidal neovascularization?
A recent study evaluates this off-label use
by Matt Young |
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| OPHTHALMOLOGY NEWS |
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Yin/Yang at the 31st World Ophthalmology Congress
Amidst elaborate performances and an expansive scientific program, the WOC remembers victims of recent tragedies
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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Edging out the blade
Femtosecond laser market set to expand over the Asia-Pacific region
by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego |
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| Plus: LASIK follows trend of economy? |
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Most common ophthalmic surgical error
Universal protocol could help prevent more errors
by Vanessa Caceres |
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| SPECIAL REPORT |
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Earthquake is ruthless, our love is endless
A report on the activities of the He Mobile Eye Hospital in Sichuan
by Zhao Ming |
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