Nov 2007

Features

20/20 and Unhappy After Refractive Surgery

Dry eye is the most common reason for being 20/unhappy after LASIK.

Departments

Review News

Editor's Page

Technology Update

Lending Trabs a Helping Hand

A collagen matrix implanted at the close of surgery may help blebs survive.

Medicare Q & A

Retinal Insider

Stanford Program Seeks To Increase ROP Screens

Despite longstanding and effective treatment strategies, ROP screenings lag.

Plastic Pointers

The Annoying Lash in the Eye: A Review of Trichiasis

Commonly caused by trachoma elsewhere, in the United States trichiasis is often related to trauma or lid issues.

Glaucoma Management

Monocular Drug Trials: Can We Trust Them?

Although this approach to checking drug effectiveness is widely used, there are many reasons to doubt its accuracy.

Therapeutic Topics

Melting Away the Myths of NSAIDs

An in-depth look at NSAIDs and the risk of side effects associated with their use.

Cornea/Anterior Segment

Understanding the Causes of Vertical Diplopia

The first in a comprehensive, two-part article looking at the diagnostic and treatment challenges of vertical diplopia.

Refractive Surgery

New Ways to Avoid LASIK-Induced Ectasia

Applying a couple extra indices may help refine the screening process.

20/20 and Unhappy After Refractive Surgery

Dry eye is the most common reason for being 20/unhappy after LASIK.

Product News

Research Review

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Progressive blurring leads patient to seek emergency care.