December 2009

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Departments

Editor's Page

Technology Update

The Rise of the Robotic Eye Surgeon

Though they’re popular in some surgical specialties, robots have more to prove in ophthalmology.

Letters to the Editor

Medicare Q & A

Retinal Insider

Coats’ Disease: Diagnosis And Management

Despitediagnostic advances, the rates of central vision loss remain high.

Glaucoma Management

The Cost Factor: Tubes vs. Trabs Redux

Given the similar outcomes produced by these options, it may be worth considering the difference in expense.

Therapeutic Topics

Why Doesn’t the Ocular Drug Work?

A look at the various barriers and aids to the efficacy of ocular medications.

Cornea/Anterior Segment

Three Newer Methods for Treating Pterygium

A look at autografting, fibrin adhesives and amnion, and a combined approach to improve outcomes.

Refractive Surgery

Surgery Goes from Bladeless to Woundless

This novel approach to presbyopia treatment has achieved two-year follow-up.

Product News

Research Review

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Wills Eye Resident Case Series

Persistent high pressure leads to a referral for a glaucoma consultation.