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Cornea/Anterior Segment

Fuchs’ Dystrophy and Femto Cataract Surgery

Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy comes in a variety of intensities, with signs that even skilled observers may miss.

How FLAK Is Changing Keratoplasty

Femtosecond laser-assisted keratoplasty yields visual comparable to PKP but with better healing and graft strength.

The Current State of Corneal Transplants

A look at the factors that influence the choice of procedure in corneal transplantation.

Evolution in Chemical Injuries and Burns

Instead of solely supportive therapy such as steroids and antibiotics, today we can take a more active role in treatment.

Study Shows Value of Kpro in Youngest Eyes

Penetrating keratoplasty has never been an ideal option for children with diseased corneas. The Kpro shows promise.

Pediatric PK: Stark Contrast to Adult PK

A large study shows the value of a team approach to this increasingly common surgery.

Growing Indications for the Prosthetic Cornea

Medical procedures move from experimental to investigative to commonplace when they are shown to deliver better outcomes at comparable costs than existing approaches.

New Strategies Lead to Better Results with RVO

The past 18 months has witnessed a flurry of study results regarding the treatment of macular edema related to retinal vein occlusions.

Dry-Eye Guidelines at Work in Clinical Practice

The past few years have seen an evolution in dry-eye guidelines from several organizations.

When Challenging Cases Get Even Tougher

Implanting presbyopic lenses in such a way that the patient gets the lenses' full effect is a challenging proposition in itself, since all of the surgical steps, from preop to postop, have to go almost perfectly.

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