Busting Keratoconus Myths
June 3, 2021
Four common misconceptions about later-stage cross-linking for progressive keratoconus
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June 2021
Welcome to the June issue of The Ophthalmologist! Our Upfront section features the latest industry and research, from what a color-blind octopus have in common with treating age-related macular degeneration to the life and times of pioneering researcher, Koji Nakanishi. In our opinion column, In My View, legendary ocular oncologist Carol Shields explains why passing knowledge and good practices to new generations of ophthalmologists is vital – spoiler: it gives teachers a real sense of achievement and improves patient care. For our cover feature, “Dry Eye Debate: The Progressive Practice,” four experts Elizabeth Yeu, Laura Periman, Stefano Barabino, and William Trattler explore the issues affecting ocular surface disease treatment. The issue’s In Practice articles take on what all ophthalmologists need to know about two conditions they will probably never see: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; four common misconceptions about later-stage cross-linking for progressive keratoconus; and the European Glaucoma Society Guidelines Committee latest recommendations for the initial open angle glaucoma treatment. In NextGen, Stylianos Michalakis looks at novel gene vectors delivered by intravitreal rather than subretinal injection and why they represent a lower-risk option for retinal dystrophy patients. We also look at the VISION LINKS 2020 program, building long-term and long-distance ophthalmic partnerships to share knowledge, enhance education, and improve patient care worldwide; share a tale of the twin sisters breaking barriers to save sight in rural India; and learn the secrets to a successful contract negotiation – as according to doctor, lawyer, and founder of MDNegotiation, Lisa Nijm. Finally, we sit down with Erin Shriver, Clinical Professor, Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA. I hope you enjoy reading this issue!
Let There Be (Laser) Light
June 2, 2021
Promoting an evidence-based approach, the European Glaucoma Society Guidelines Committee has changed recommendations for the initial open angle glaucoma treatment
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The Negotiation Game
June 1, 2021
The secret to a successful contract negotiation – according to doctor, lawyer, and founder of MDNegotiation, Lisa Nijm
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From Empowered to Empowering
June 1, 2021
Sitting Down With… Erin Shriver, Clinical Professor, Jim O’Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair in Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
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Easy Does It?
May 27, 2021
Not all patients with elevated eye pressure need treatment to prevent vision loss, according to landmark study
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Unnatural Selection
May 27, 2021
Novel gene vectors delivered by intravitreal rather than subretinal injection may represent a lower-risk option for retinal dystrophy patients
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A Burning Issue
May 25, 2021
What all ophthalmologists need to know about two conditions they will probably never see: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
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Double Duty of the Dual Blade
May 24, 2021
The Kahook Dual Blade is now an established tool used by glaucoma surgeons to reliably lower patients’ IOP – but how does it perform in combination with cataract surgery?
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Remembering Koji Nakanishi
May 21, 2021
The magical life of Japan’s pioneering AMD researcher
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Lessons from the Octopus Teacher
May 20, 2021
What does a colorblind octopus have to do with treating age-related macular degeneration?
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Side by Side
May 19, 2021
How twin sisters are breaking barriers to save sight in rural India
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To Pour From an Empty Cup
May 14, 2021
When it comes to mental health, physician well-being often comes last on the list
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Telling the MacTel Tale
May 7, 2021
Newly discovered DNA mutations can help identify people with a genetic predisposition to early-onset MacTel
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Coming Up Dry
May 6, 2021
Dry eye disease affects not only quality of life and productivity, but also mental health
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Continuing Education
May 5, 2021
Passing knowledge and good practices to new generations of ophthalmologists is vital – it gives teachers a real sense of achievement and, crucially, improves patient care
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Inside the VISION 2020 LINKS Program
April 30, 2021
Building long-term and long-distance ophthalmic partnerships to share knowledge, enhance education, and improve patient care worldwide
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The Dry Eye Debate: The Progressive Practice
January 11, 2021
Live roundtable, featuring Elizabeth Yeu, Laura Periman, Stefano Barabino and William Trattler, explored ocular surface disease, including blepharitis, new products and technologies, and the impact of COVID-19 on dry eye disease
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