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The Stigma of Astigmatism

Postoperative Endophthalmitis
A closer look at one of the complications cataract surgeons dread the most.

Foregoing Topical Anesthesia
Although regarded as the safest method of pain control by most, some surgeons oppose its use.

Preventing Post-LASIK Ectasia
Patient selection is key when attempting to prevent the development of ectasia.

Cataract Challenge
Endocapsular Hematoma

Refractive Challenge
Toric Treatments With Conductive Keratoplasty

Maximizing Outcomes in Astigmatic Patients
Considerable advances in technology have not eliminated refractive surgeons’ need for careful preoperative evaluations and selection of ablation technique.

Treating Pre-Existing Astigmatism in Cataract Patients
Today’s surgeons can offer patients with astigmatism a variety of treatment options to produce the most accurate and predictable outcomes possible.

Treating High Hyperopic Astigmatism
A clear lensectomy with piggyback lenses offers a patient-friendly solution.

Correcting Astigmatic Error in Cataract Surgery
Michael E. Rosenberg, MD; Tal Raviv, MD; and Thomas S.K. Chi, MD, share their approaches.

Surgically Induced Astigmatism After Conductive Keratoplasty
Avoiding and managing this potential surgical outcome.

Marketing Mishaps
The Business of Branding

Starting an Ambulatory Surgery Center: Part II
The second installment of a two-part series assessing the process of planning and running successful ophthalmic ASCs.

Wavefront-Oriented LASIK Enhancement
The ZAR technique: A step forward in aberration-free refractive surgery.

The Off-Label Use of Pharmaceuticals
New uncharted indications may provide patient benefit in LASIK, but is there risk?

Protecting Your Assets From Malpractice Claims
Three mechanisms to prevent malpractice creditors from seizing your assets.

Innovations
A preview of today’s new products

5 Questions
Dr. Perry Binder shares the specifics of his outcomes analysis software and patient selection process.