EyeWorld Asia-Pacific September 2015 Issue

4 September 2015 EWAP CONTENTS Feature September 2015 Optimizing toric outcomes 8 - 28 How to get started with toric IOLs 7 The A to Z on technical accuracy and administrative acumen with torics by Vanessa Caceres Succeeding with toric IOLs 10 Surgeons discuss the preoperative diagnostics they use for toric IOL implantation by Ellen Stodola Blowing out the candles on toric surprise 12 Dealing with rotation, power problems, and more by Maxine Lipner Intraoperative pearls for nailing toric IOL alignment 14 Experts share tips for hitting the axis and achieving the best refractive outcomes by Lauren Lipuma The future of cataract surgery 17 Two surgeons comment on changes in cataract surgery and what they see for the future by Ellen Stodola What’s new in cataract suites 19 Beyond femtosecond lasers, cataract surgeons have a bevy of new options to consider by Michelle Dalton 14 33 19 36 40 Letter from the Editor 3 Plugging up cataract complicance issues 23 Dexamethasone-dispensing device makes inroads by Maxine Lipner Where do low add lenses fit into my practice? 24 Multifocal IOLs with lower add powers provide surgeons with the ability to personalize outcomes for patients by Steven J. Dell, MD Aligning the stars with TRULIGN 26 Correcting astigmatism and more by Maxine Lipner How to interpret your toric IOL biometry 28 Expert explains variability encountered in toric IOL biometry by Stefanie Petrou Binder, MD SECONDARY FEATURE: Femto cataract clinical update Forgoing the femtosecond laser 29 Why some practitioners are making the choice by Maxine Lipner Femtosecond cataract laser upgrades 33 Laser companies put more sophisticated plans into place by Vanessa Caceres Femtosecond laser experiences around the world 36 Surgeons in different countries share their experiences adopting the femtosecond laser into practice by Ellen Stodola REFRACTIVE Modern LASIK by the numbers 38 Quantifying patient perspectives and beyond by Maxine Lipner Role of refractive lens exchange and management of unhappy refractive patients 40 Before a refractive procedure, it’s important to know what factors can cause unhappy patients, the best tools, and how a refractive lens exchange may be valuable by Ellen Stodola How to achieve the best refractive outcomes 42 Experts share strategies for hitting a refractive target and how to deal with less than optimal results by Lauren Lipuma Emerging technologies aim to expand refractive treatment 44 Newer refractive treatments are showing promise by Rich Daly