EyeWorld Asia-Pacific March 2011 Issue

1 EW TABLE OF CONTENTS March 2011 Feature March 2011 Comprehensive ophthalmology 7 - 17 Minefields & Battles 7 Insights on ophthalmology from a special symposium at the SNEC 21st Anniversary International Meeting by Chiles Aedam R. Samaniego Femto technology changing the cataract landscape 11 Laser systems offer new approach for cataract removal by Maxine Lipner Investigating glaucoma drainage devices 14 The old meets the new in many ways by Vanessa Caceres Imaging equipment takes on more roles 16 Surgeons are identifying a growing number of uses for anterior and posterior segment imaging equipment by Rich Daly Using antibiotics in irrigation solutions 17 With no clear answer, the debate continues by Faith A. Hayden Letter from the Editor 3 REFRACTIVE Microkeratome flaps—similar outcomes to femto flaps? 18 Separate clinical studies found the two flap-creation techniques similar by Michelle Dalton Understanding straylight 19 New research reveals factors influencing the refractive phenomenon by Matt Young 11 CATARACT/IOL Ciliary body and zonule anatomy described 25 Heralded as a potential “landmark” study, an in-depth description of the posterior zonule may help in future accommodating IOL designs by Michelle Dalton CORNEA Novel strategy could help to solve cornea shortage 29 14 Optimized outcomes for hyperopic LASIK 22 Homing in on the optimized approach by Maxine Lipner Resolving residual refractive error 23 TICL an option for piggyback IOL implantation by Matt Young Positive refractive experience with LAL 24 LALs manage post-op refractive surprises by Matt Young 18 23 25 Navigating a rocky road 27 Founder and director of Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Center in Ahmedabad explains how he deals with hard cataracts by Abhay Vasavada, MD, FRCS Sulcoflex IOLs offer future options for refractive enhancements 28 IOLs designed specifically for piggyback implantation by Richard S. Hoffman, MD 27 Split cornea transplantation “doubles” transplant tissue supply by Faith A. Hayden 22 On the horizon: IntraCor 30 Laser treatment for presbyopia gaining acceptance around the world by Michelle Dalton Corneal transplant patients ... seeing the refractive light 31 From arcuate keratotomy to LASIK, refractive procedures increase transplant acuity by Maxine Lipner 4