Ophthalmology Journal

News broke in early 2023 of several deaths related to use of contaminated over-the-counter artificial tear products resulting in FDA and CDC warnings and a product recall. Dr. Matt Feng reviews what transpired and discusses lessons learned with Dr. Gary Novack, author of the Ophthalmology editorial, "Infections from Over-The-Counter Artificial Tears: Implications for Patients and Clinicians." Infections from Over-the-Counter Artificial Tears: Implications for Patients and Clinicians. Novack, Gary D. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 11, 1114 - 1117 Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries globally. What are the risk factors for patients developing pseudophakic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery? Dr. Edmund Tsui sits down with Dr. Ahmed B. Sallam to discuss the findings of his Ophthalmology article, "Risk of Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema in Fellow-Eye Cataract Surgeries: A Multicenter Database Study." Risk of Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema in Fellow-Eye Cataract Surgeries. Shakarchi, Ahmed F. et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 6, 640 - 645 Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

Does multiple sclerosis contribute to the degeneration of the outer retinal layers? Dr. Drew Carey interviews Dr. Imre Lengyel on his recent Ophthalmology Science article, "Reduced Cone Density Is Associated with Multiple Sclerosis." Reduced Cone Density Is Associated with Multiple Sclerosis. McIlwaine, Gemma et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 3, 100308 Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12, 2023, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html Join us in San Francisco at AAO 2023 for a live recording of our podcast on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 3:30pm local time at the Showcase Theater, Booth #5302, in Moscone Center North. Our hosts will interview Dr. Todd Margolis on his recent editorial, Six Myths of the Anterior Segment: Misunderstandings and Critical Thinking in Ophthalmology. Use the Adjunct Event Search for ISC10 in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

How can we improve the design and reporting of ophthalmic randomized controlled trials? Dr. Edmund Tsui discusses this with Dr. Gui-shuang Ying author of Ophthalmology Science's "Characteristics of Design and Analysis of Ophthalmic Randomized Controlled Trials." Characteristics of Design and Analysis of Ophthalmic Randomized Controlled Trials. Dong, Ruiqi et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 2, 100266. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12, 2023, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html

Fares Antaki, a senior ophthalmology resident at the University of Montreal and future AI research fellow at Moorfields, discusses the fascinating role of ChatGPT in ophthalmology. He explores whether this AI can pass the OKAP exam and how it may affect job security without displacing professionals. Antaki also delves into the limitations of current AI technologies, particularly in image interpretation, and compares the creativity of AI-generated responses to human interactions. His insights illuminate the future of AI in enhancing patient care.

Is an eye stroke (CRAO) the same as a brain stroke? What new treatments are available for eye stroke? Dr. Drew Carey sits down with Drs. Aubrey Gilbert and Robin Vora to discuss their Ophthalmology Retina article, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Time to Presentation and Diagnosis. Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. Shah, Ronak et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 6, 527 - 531 Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on October 12 at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html

Primary angle-closure glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Dr. Lori Provencher sits down with Dr. Benjamin Xu to discuss the research from his article, "Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States." Rates and Patterns of Diagnostic Conversion from Anatomical Narrow Angle to Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the United States. Yoo, Kristy et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 6, Issue 2, 169 - 176

Dr. Matt Feng interviews Drs. Koji Kitazawa and Shigeru Kinoshita about their research on endothelial cell loss after corneal transplantation from their Ophthalmology Science article, "The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation." The Biologic Character of Donor Corneal Endothelial Cells Influences Endothelial Cell Density Post Successful Corneal Transplantation Kitazawa, Koji et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 3, Issue 2, 100239

Dr. Lorraine Provencher interviews Dr. Kaweh Mansouri about the results of his study using EYEMATE-SC sensor to monitor IOP measurements in glaucoma patients. From Ophthalmology's "EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure" EYEMATE-SC Trial: Twelve-Month Safety, Performance, and Accuracy of a Suprachoroidal Sensor for Telemetric Measurement of Intraocular Pressure. Szurman, PeterSzurman, Peter et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 3, 304 - 312

In the US, health care is responsible for approximately 8.5% of greenhouse gas. How can we reduce the impact of cataract surgery on our environment? Dr. Edmund Tsui discusses this with Dr. Joel S. Schuman and Dr. Cassandra L. Thiel, authors of "How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care: A Review of Existing Sustainability Strategies and Steps Ophthalmologists Can Take." How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care. Sherry, Brooke et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 7, 702 - 714