Surgical Minute

Concise overviews of surgical procedures geared to the comanaging optometrist, plus intraoperative videos. By Derek N. Cunningham, OD, and Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA

The Evolution of IPL

From units to bottles, there’s been a big change in how this alternative treatment has been used and designed.
10/11/2023

Get to Know DSO

This new procedure may eliminate the need for a corneal transplant.
08/15/2023

The Cornea in Crisis

Learn to identify and manage cases of edema following cataract surgery.
06/15/2023

Glaucoma Care: Easing the Pressure

Two new products are bound to simplify treatment regimens for your patients.
05/15/2023

An Unnerving Situation

Newer minimally invasive surgical techniques exist to reinnervate a neurotrophic cornea.
02/15/2023

Peel it Back

Foveoschisis requires surgical intervention. Here’s what the MD will do to alleviate traction and protect the retina.
12/15/2022

Sweep for RCE

Newer diagnostic techniques can identify patients as well as guide appropriate medical and surgical treatments.
10/15/2022

All that Glistens

New IOL materials and designs aim to reduce bothersome issues such as dysphotopsias.
08/15/2022

Hole in One

The recently approved Evo Visian ICL comes with a central port that allows aqueous movement, eliminating the need for a PI.
06/15/2022

Ring Me Up

The IC-8 IOL creates a permanent pinhole effect, improving the prospects for a monovision approach.
04/15/2022

Upcoming Events

December 8-9, 2023

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (COPE Accreditation Pending)

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December 9-10, 2023

Retina Update 2023
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO; Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (COPE approval pending)

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December 14, 2023

Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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