Step-by-step guide 
for advanced surgeons

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The Video Atlas of Anterior Segment Repair and Reconstruction: Managing Challenges in Cornea, Glaucoma and Lens Surgery (Thieme), by Amar Agarwal and Priya Narang, stands out primarily for its detailed videos and photography of each intraoperative step required to perform complex procedures like DSAEK, keratoprosthesis implantation, pupilloplasty and intrascleral fixation of intraocular lenses. Composed of […]

Complete guide 
to facial improvement

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery of the Upper Face: Eyelid Ptosis, Dermatochalasis and Eyebrow Ptosis (Thieme) was written by a team of four physicians from the University of Southern California and Eyesthetica in Los Angeles. Drs Burnstine, Dresner, Samimi and Merritt collaborated to produce this 250-page work, which organises the approach to the patient with these disorders. […]

Notes on the drug development process

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Standards for Ocular Toxicology and Inflammation “Standards for Ocular Toxicology and Inflammation” (Springer), edited by Drs Gilger, Cook & Brown is “an international effort to standardize the language, terms and methods used in ocular pharmacology and toxicology”. This refers to the efforts to help improve the drug development process, both during early testing on laboratory […]

How to act when time is of the essence

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Atlas of Ocular Trauma Ocular trauma can dramatically change the patient’s life in an instant, and the ophthalmologist’s role is to limit the ocular, aesthetic and psychological damage as much as possible. In contrast to other pathologies, time is nearly always of the essence, and one must always be prepared ahead of time to make […]

Taking a step back with a wider view

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Innovative Approaches in the Delivery of Primary & Secondary Eye Care is part of Springer’s Essentials in Ophthalmology series. Rather than reiterating the specifics of pathology and treatment, this book takes a step back for a broader view. Topics include “Expanding & Optimizing Human Resources for Eye Care,” “Affordability & Financing for Eye Care” and […]

A summary of 77 important trials

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

“Do you always have the latest evidence-based medicine at your fingertips?” This is the challenge posed by Current Clinical Evidence in Ophthalmology (Kugler), edited by Drs Roberts, Gale & Martin. This book summarises 77 important trials in ophthalmology, offering all the information needed for a clinician to make informed decisions. Organised by subspecialty (anterior segment, […]

Shocking convergence

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Low-voltage shock leaves lasting visual effects