January/February 2024

Tackling Diabetes at ARDS 2023

Experts came together in Snowmass Village to discuss the nuances of treating diabetic eye disease.

Mohammad Ali Sadiq, MD

Hot Topics From AVTT 2023

Experts discussed the latest advances, debated controversial topics, and led a wet lab.

Frank Ma, MD, and Hesham Gabr, MD

How to Choose the Right Tamponade

Surgeons have several options, and knowing which one will serve the patient best is the key to a successful surgery.

Lucy V. Cobbs, MD, and Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD

Pediatric Retina Cases and Conclusions

Your role is to care for patients despite no clear management consensus.

Mariam Al-Feky, MD, FRCS

AI in Medicine for the Retina Fellow

Two experts in the field weigh in on this hot topic.

Nikhil Bommakanti, MD

Five Retina Coding Updates for 2024

Enter the new year with a better understanding of what to expect in your billing department.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

IOL Options for Sutureless Fixation

With many three-piece lens options available, being thoughtful in your selection will help to maximize your patients’ outcomes.

Murtaza Adam, MD

Surgical Drug Delivery Roundup

These novel innovations have helped clinicians improve therapeutic access to the posterior pole.

Nikhil Bommakanti, MD; Michael A. Klufas, MD; and David Xu, MD

The Ins and Outs of Intraoperative FA

Bringing this imaging tool to the OR has changed our approach to vitrectomy for diabetic retinopathy.

Lukan Mishev, MD; Nassim A. Abreu-Arbaje, MD; Joaquín Sosa-Lockward, MD; Lauren Gibson, MD; Aly Nguyen, BS; and Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD

Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy: Think Early, Not Late

Preemptive surgery may preserve vision long-term for these patients.

Andreas Pollreisz, MD; Peter Szurman, MD, PhD; and Boris V. Stanzel, MD

Macular Surgery: Current and Innovative Techniques

Novel surgical approaches are changing the way surgeons address macular traction and macular holes.

Marcelo Zas, MD, PhD; Mariano Cotic, MD; and Marcos Mendaro, MD

The Future is Here

Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS, and M. Ali Khan, MD, FACS, FASRS

Workup and Management of Choroidal Folds

Diagnostic imaging and a thorough systemic workup are warranted if you encounter this finding on routine examination

Sayena Jabbehdari, MD, MPH, and Sami H. Uwaydat, MD

Myopic Traction Maculopathy in a Surgical Setting

Here’s why technique selection and instrumentation are key.

Elham Sadeghi, MD, and Jay Chhablani, MD

Ocular Toxicity of New-Age Cancer Therapies

Because modern medications may induce immune-related ocular adverse events, a collaborative approach is important when caring for these patients.

Ronak Shah, BS; Robin A. Vora, MD; Amar Patel, MD; and Ying Qian, MD

Managing The Ocular Effects of Steroid Overdose

Improper use to boost athletic performance caused this case of retinal vascular occlusion.

Fernando Godin, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD; Eduardo Cadena, MD; Diana Concha, MD; Maria Adelaida Piedrahita, MD; and Carolina Parra, MD

Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy With Choroidal Caverns

Is this a possible sign of a rare genetic ocular condition?

Mustafa Kayabasi, MD; Ali Osman Saatci, MD; and Manish Nagpal, MS, FRCS, FASRS