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September 2017
Welcome to the September issue of The Ophthalmologist! Upfront’s topics include how art training can improve ophthalmologists’ observational skills, and how patients with AMD really feel about their disease. In My View sees Simon Skalicky make the case for effective glaucoma counselling, and Bobeck Modjtahedi discusses how ophthalmologists should look beyond the eyes when caring for their patients. In our multi-article Feature, we visit the topic of regenerative medicine for the cornea, and hear from some of the leaders in the field. NextGen sees Michael Larsen discuss how assessing dark adaptation could lead to earlier diagnosis of AMD, and in Profession, we take a tour of Orbis’ new Flying Eye Hospital. Finally, we Sit Down With Richard Lindstrom, Chairman and Founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
MINI WELL® A Better Vision
September 6, 2017
Highlights from the Milan 2017 SIFI User Meeting
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CTF?! A Completely Different Approach!
September 6, 2017
How new optics are giving patients good distance, intermediate and near vision – and smooth transitions in between
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The UCP Lowdown
September 6, 2017
Five experts answered key questions on Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty (UCP) at a symposium held during the WGC-2017 annual meeting
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Improving Eyecare in the Middle of Nowhere
September 6, 2017
Rural communities are often poor and have little access to eyecare. Thankfully, things are changing.
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Eyecare Sans Frontières
August 31, 2017
How one organization and a flagship aircraft are changing the lives of millions across the globe
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Do Not Be Left in the Dark with AMD
August 31, 2017
How measuring dark adaptation could help diagnose AMD earlier
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Collaboration of Culture
August 31, 2017
Monty Montoya and Shigeru Kinoshita share the story of how industry andacademia teamed up to bring endothelial cell therapy to patients
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Resurrecting the Cornea
August 31, 2017
Can the cornea be “revived” with cadaveric allograft material?
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From Liposuction to New Stromal Collagen Production
August 31, 2017
The first clinical trial of autologous adipose-derived adult stem cells placed in an intrastromal pocket shows great promise for the treatment of corneal ectatic disorders
1 min read
Regenerative Medicine: The Cornea
August 31, 2017
How three leading lights and one CEO are tackling corneal disease through pioneering research and development
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Ophthalmology Chose Me
August 31, 2017
Sitting Down With… Richard Lindstrom, Chairman and Founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Looking Beyond the Eyes
August 31, 2017
Lessons in taking a more active role in diabetes care
1 min read
All Together Now
August 31, 2017
Glaucoma management works best as a team approach – with the patient at the helm
1 min read
Know Thy Patient
August 31, 2017
How do patients really feel about their disease and their treatment – and how do they differ?
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Magic Metabolites
August 31, 2017
Bioactive lipids show promise in protecting against the development of neovascular disease
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“May I Enjoy Life and Art”
August 31, 2017
... so states the Hippocratic Oath – and now research shows that art training can improve ophthalmologists’ observational skills
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The Importance of Being Early
August 30, 2017
Protocol I subanalysis suggests that earlier treatment of DME eyes with persistent edema maximizes visual benefit
1 min read
The (Dark) Art of Public Relations!
August 30, 2017
It takes work. But it’s more than worth it, when done intelligently.
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Business in Brief
March 2, 2017
JNJ completes AMO purchase, new CMO for Glaukos and more…
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