October 2021

How To Perform the Lift-and-Shave Technique

Minimize complications of 27-gauge vitrectomy for tractional retinal detachment repair.

María H. Berrocal, MD, and Luis Acabá-Berrocal, MD

Tips for Successful Autologous Retinal Transplantation

These pointers can help you handle complications that might arise during this surgery.

Ryan A. Shields, MD, and Tamer H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD

Three Ways to Tackle Tough Macular Holes

Experts shared their favorite approaches for closing large, chronic, recurrent, or myopic macular holes.

Daniela Meizner, MD; Jessica Lee, MD; and Prethy Rao, MD, MPH

Management of Chronic Postoperative CME With Uveitis

Sustained-release implants should be considered for patients with chronic CME.

David A. Eichenbaum, MD

Anti-VEGF Therapy In the Setting of Advanced Vision Loss

Data discussed at ARDS 2021 suggest some important treatment benefits for wet AMD patients.

Dennis Han, MD

Diagnosing PCV With OCT B-Scan

Advanced imaging can help you identify this subtype of wet AMD and adjust therapy accordingly.

Gregg T. Kokame, MD, MMM; Jase N. Omizo, BS; Kelli A. Kokame, BA; and Maya L. Yamane, MD

Management of Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane: To Observe or to Peel

Two cases illustrate how a new system can help optimally time surgical intervention.

Chyong-Yng Huang, BS, and Lihteh Wu, MD | Section Editor

Paralympic Swimmer with Stargardt Wins Gold

Gia Pergolini refused to let vision loss stop her from achieving her dream: setting a world record and winning gold at the 2020 Paralympics.

Rebecca Hepp, Editor-in-Chief

The Impact of Global Periods on Correct Coding

Stay up to date with Medicare and other payers’ guidelines.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

A Dropped Anterior Chamber IOL

A traffic accident dislocated this patient’s IOL posteriorly through a dilated pupil.

Vipul K. Prajapati, MBBS, MS; Purvi R. Bhagat, MBBS, DO, MS, FAIMER (CMCL); and Abhishek H. Shah, MBBS, MS

5Q with Carol L. Shields, MD

Carol L. Shields, MD

Breaks, Tears, and Holes, Oh My!

Allen C. Ho, MD, and Robert L. Avery, MD

Retinal Detachment Surgery in the Aging Eye

These management considerations can help you succeed in complex clinical scenarios.

Louis Z. Cai, MD; Samir N. Patel, MD; and Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD

How To Handle Traumatic Retinal Detachments

No two cases are alike, but some tried-and-true principles can help surgeons navigate even the toughest repairs.

Yewlin Chee, MD