EyeWorld Asia-Pacific June 2015 Issue

4 June 2015 EWAP CONTENTS Feature June 2015 Refractive options 8 - 25 Letter from the Editor 3 Correcting presbyopia: Monovision or corneal inlays? 8 With pros and cons to each approach, experts suggest careful patient selection is the key to success by Michelle Dalton Multifocal IOLs 12 With new multifocal IOL technology poised to enter the U.S. market, experienced surgeons discuss best practices for implantation by Lauren Lipuma Joining the accommodative movement 16 Eyeing new IOLs for improving near vision by Maxine Lipner New tools in the cataract surgeon’s toolbox 18 Extended depth of focus, extended range of vision lenses provide advantages for presbyopia patients, await more studies in the U.S. and Abroad by Vanessa Caceres Managing patients with presbyopic IOL complications 22 It’s important for surgeons to discuss and appropriately handle complications by Ellen Stodola ASCRS members weigh in on presbyopia-correcting IOLs for cataract patients 24 The 2014 ASCRS Clinical Survey data shows surgeons’ preferences for presbyopia- correcting options by EyeWorld Staff 26 30 40 SECONDARY FEATURE: Corneal lamellar surgical procedures Penetrating keratoplasty in the era of lamellar surgery 26 Penetrating keratoplasty should remain part of a corneal surgeon’s armamentarium by Lauren Lipuma DSAEK in the cornea spotlight 30 Sizing up the transplant technique by Maxine Lipner Evolution and implementation of DMEK into practice 32 Since its introduction, DMEK has been gaining ground, but some still prefer DSEK by Ellen Stodola DALK refinement may change its appeal 34 Improvements may further popularize a procedure once thought to be tedious and to require extensive experience by Rich Daly CATARACT/IOL Toric IOL considerations 37 Toric IOLs are a valuable option, but careful consideration should be taken when selecting these lenses by Ellen Stodola Intrastromal arcuate incisions 40 Study shows that using the femtosecond laser to correct astigmatism intrastromally offers greater precision than manual techniques by David A. Salz, MD Complex cataract pearls 42 Expert tips for handling difficult phaco cases by Lauren Lipuma Controversy around immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery 44 ISBCS is performed around the world, but some physicians still show hesitation and concern by Ellen Stodola REFRACTIVE FDA shines light on LASIK 48 PROWL 1 and 2 studies look at patient experience after LASIK surgery by Ellen Stodola Buffing up refractive results in dry eyes 51 Putting a new shine on the ocular surface by Maxine Lipner GLAUCOMA ECP during cataract surgery safe, effective IOP-lowering option 53 ECP “should at least be considered” in glaucoma patients undergoing cataract surgery by Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA DEVICES Using intraoperative aberrometry to improve astigmatic outcomes 55 Improving preop measurements and using intraoperative ones is imperative, experts say by Michelle Dalton