Surgery
Get to Know DSO
This new procedure may eliminate the need for a corneal transplant.
08/15/2023
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
Gearing up for Laser and Minor Surgery: Advice from Experts
When advanced procedures become part of your state’s optometric scope of practice, use these tips to efficiently and confidently add them to your clinic.
12/15/2022
Take Charge of Cataract Care with Laser Capsulotomy
Alleviating PCO—the most common complication of cataract surgery—is well within optometry’s skill set. Learn how to offer this valuable service to your patients.
12/15/2022
Be All That You Can Be
Not every OD needs surgical privileges. But that it’s even possible shows just how ample the opportunities are to serve the public good.
12/15/2022
Laser Focused
Consider these advanced surgical procedures in your practice.
12/15/2022
Picking a Procedure
Previous surgeries can complicate what operation works best for patients with endothelial dysfunction.
11/15/2022
DMEK Shows Good Visual Acuity Gains in Uncomplicated Eyes
Most achieved 20/32 vision by one year post-op in a recent study. Transplant failure and rejection rate were also low.
10/06/2022
The Case Against Optometry: How Detractors Argue Glaucoma Surgery is for MDs
In a position paper, the AGS cites reasons including “insufficient” training and a lack of evidence to support that scope expansion improves eyecare access.
10/05/2022
Upcoming Events
December 8-9, 2023
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)
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
