March 2002

Chief Medical Editor's Page
A Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

One-Year Results With the CrystaLens
Longer-term data are quieting many concerns about this accommodative IOL.

Viscoelastic Choice
We asked four top cataract surgeons to discuss which viscoelastic or viscoelastics they prefer.

Point/Counterpoint: Which Type of LASIK Flap Do You Prefer? (Part 1)
Thicker flaps aid in the avoidance of corneal irregular astigmatism.

Point/Counterpoint: Which Type of LASIK Flap Do You Prefer? (Part 2)
Thin flaps: The next refinement in LASIK.

The Absorbable Plug
Although not a panacea for ocular surface disease, punctal occlusion is remarkably effective.

Cataract Challenge
Severe Blunt Trauma

Refractive Challenge
Intraoperative Conversion From LASIK to PRK

Six Keys for Clearer Posterior Capsules
Significant advances in the struggle to eliminate PCO.

The Errant Capsulorhexis Tear
How to preserve the capsular bag when the rhexis goes astray.

The Small Pupil and Compromised Zonule
Minimizing potential posterior capsule damage.

Posterior Capsule Rupture
Creating a steady state stabilizes the nucleus.

Advances in Cataract and Silicone I/A Technology
A lower capsule rupture rate is just one advantage of the all new, all silicone I/A tip.

Ready! Fire! Aim!
Where’s the mark in your marketing?

Refractive Surgeons to the Rescue
Save the Medicare system $2 billion annually.

Zyoptix Wavefront LASIK
Increasing the chances for 20/20 vision with the Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217Z laser.

Striving for the Sterile LASIK Environment
Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of the microkeratomes and microsurgical instruments used to perform LASIK procedures.

Innovations
A preview of today’s new products

5 Questions
Dr. Lisa Brothers Arbisser discusses her dedication to patient care that has been the driving force behind her career.