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July 23, 2013

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New layer to cornea discovered

The discovery of a new layer in the cornea has many surgical and clinical implications. This layer can support the endothelium in the procedure of endothelial keratoplasty, making the handling of Descemet’s membrane transplant safer and technically simpler.
» Read about the discovery

LASIK is rated highly among physician patients

LASIK results are good. Studies using current LASIK platforms routinely show 20/20 in excess of 80% of eyes and a high degree of satisfaction in 95% of patients. A survey of physicians finds similar satisfaction in their own LASIK experiences.
» Learn about the survey

How to recognize postoperative hypotony

Postoperative hypotony is a problem not often seen by ophthalmologists, but when it occurs, elucidating its exact cause and treating it properly is imperative.
» Learn about causes and treatments

Three minutes inside a manager’s head

Dianna E. Graves, COMT, BS Ed, clinical services manager at St. Paul Eye Clinic PA in Minnesota, talks about managers in this month’s Putting It In View column. » Read the column

How to treat recurrent pediatric retinal detachment after initial repair

Recurrent retinal detachments in children can develop months to years after the initial corrective surgery, making careful monitoring of patients imperative to identifying late re-detachments.
» Read more

Why cultural competency in medical care matters

Cultural competency is defined as the application of cultural knowledge and interpersonal and clinical skills to enhance effectiveness in managing patient care. It’s also the law.» Read more

 

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