May 2020

Features

Finding a New Normal

How general ophthalmologists shuttered by COVID-19 plan to reopen and adapt to an enduring public disease.

Overcoming Obstacles During Surgery (Part 2)

In the second of a two-part series, surgeons share advice for dealing with problems that can arise during cataract surgery.

Monitoring Glaucoma Progression with OCT

Glaucoma specialists discuss how to get the most out of this technology.

Will Premium Options Still Have a Place?

The pandemic-associated economic crunch could impact higher-cost options—but they might still be viable.

Departments

Review News

Beovu Labeling to be Updated Due to Side Effects

Technology Update

Telemedicine in the Time of COVID-19

Telemedicine experts offer some tips for navigating distance doctoring during the pandemic.

Medicare Q & A

Telemedicine Rules Relaxed for Pandemic

Since the pandemic has been declared a national emergency, billing for remote exams is now a lot easier.

Retinal Insider

Providing Retinal Care In the COVID-19 Era

How to best tap into government assistance, manage staff, carefully increase office visits and return to a more regular surgical schedule.

Refractive/Cataract Rundown

Dawn of the Monofocal “Plus” Era

Surgeons discuss their experiences with the two newest additions to the monofocal family.

Glaucoma Management

Managing Glaucoma & Retinal Detachment

These two problems often coexist. A surgeon offers strategies for successfully managing the glaucoma in this situation.

Pediatric Patient

Plication as a Muscle-Strengthening Procedure Surgery

This procedure can yield good results if you know how and when to use it, these surgeons say.

Research Review

OCT’s Usefulness in Severe Glaucoma

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

May 2020 Wills Eye Resident Case Series

A patient with a history of combined cataract surgery and endothelial transplantation presents with decreased vision.

May 2020 Wills Eye Resident Case Series —Diagnosis & Discussion