The Ophthalmologist

Welcome to the October issue of The Ophthalmologist! You’ll find the latest research in Upfront –everything from the a curious case of blindness to building a bionic eye. This October’s In My View section features leading experts speaking on current hot topics in ophthalmology: Rajendra Apte makes the case for biomarkers in glaucoma management and Stephen Odaibo discusses the truth of the future of AI. This month’s cover feature sees many leading experts look to the changing future and provide their key insights on adjustable lens technologies. In Practice sees Erin Shriver make a global call to action to fellow ophthalmologists to recognize – and help – patients affected by IPV. In NextGen, Bala Ambati and Sneha Konda review the current literature for PACK-CXL. Finally, we Sit Down With Carol Shields, Chief of the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Image of the Month

May 15, 2019

A Horse Shoe Tear

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Images That Empower

September 25, 2018

Heidelberg Engineering makes the most of both SS-OCT and SD-OCT, optimising them for the anterior and posterior segments

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Innovations in Wide-Angle Retinal Imaging

September 19, 2018

Introducing the Phoenix ICON

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Innovations in Wide-Angle Retinal Imaging

The Light Adjustable Lens

September 19, 2018

Roy Freeman of RxSight guides us through the technology

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Twin Benefits

September 19, 2018

Keeping the future of ophthalmology open to adjustment and new technologies

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Building Blocks

September 19, 2018

How modular technologies hold the promise of perfect vision for patients

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Adjusting to the Future

September 19, 2018

Leading lights in the field of cataract and refractive surgery consider the impact of adjustable technologies

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A Perfect Solution?

September 19, 2018

Why I think femtosecond laser adjustment of IOLs is the future of cataract and refractive surgery

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Perspectives from the Bench

September 19, 2018

We discuss the potential of adjustable lens technology with Liliana Werner, one of the world leaders in IOL research

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Focused on the Future

September 19, 2018

Looking ahead to the adjustable lens technologies of tomorrow

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A Job for Life

September 19, 2018

Sitting Down With… Carol Shields, Chief of the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Time to PACK?

September 19, 2018

Assessing the use of corneal crosslinking for the treatment for bacterial keratitis

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A Global Call to Action

September 19, 2018

As ophthalmologists, we have a duty of care to our patients – and sometimes that means asking difficult questions.

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An Eye for Perfection

September 19, 2018

How the new BIOM® HD Disposable Lens and HD Disposable LenZ from OCULUS provide vitreoretinal surgeons the perfect view – in every case

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The Changeable Future

September 19, 2018

Leaders in the field share their insights on adjustable lens technologies – and look ahead to changing times for cataract and refractive surgery.

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AI: The Future Is Now

September 19, 2018

How artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ophthalmology – for patients and physicians.

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Unlock the Surrogates

September 19, 2018

Current methods of diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma sometimes fail physicians and patients alike – could molecular biomarkers open the door to better outcomes?

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