Michelle Stephenson

3 weeks ago | tdisdi.com | Michelle Stephenson |Joan García

Master Reef GuidesArticle by Michelle StephensonThe Master Reef Guide program is one of the most progressive initiatives spearheaded by the Australian Government to protect coral reef systems. Established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators and Tourism and Events Queensland and is the first of its kind for the Reef. This initiative combines cutting-edge science with tourism leadership to foster a new generation of reef ambassadors.

1 month ago | reviewofophthalmology.com | Michelle Stephenson

Proliferative vitreoretinopathy is the main cause of failure after retinal detachment surgery. “There is going to be some proliferation in all cases of retinal detachment. It’s a matter of whether it’s so excessive that it causes enough harm to frustrate the success of the surgery,” says William Smiddy, MD, in practice at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. When PVR does occur, it has traditionally been treated surgically. According to Jennifer Lim, MD, in practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

2 months ago | reviewofophthalmology.com | Michelle Stephenson

Proponents of small incision lenticule extraction say that it offers several benefits compared to LASIK. But in order to realize these benefits, it takes the right techniques and approach to surgery. Here, expert SMILE surgeons share their favorite techniques and pearls that you can use to get the most from this procedure. SMILE’s Purported BenefitsFirst, SMILE fans say, the procedure is less invasive when compared to LASIK because no corneal flap is made.

Nov 10, 2024 | reviewofophthalmology.com | Michelle Stephenson

In recent years, endothelial transplant methods have replaced penetrating keratoplasty for the treatment of Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, and several new transplant techniques are currently in the pipeline. The hope is that these new techniques will have a global impact. “In the United States, we’re very fortunate. We have an excellent eye banking system; we don’t have tissue shortages. The rest of the world is a different story,” says Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J.

Aug 10, 2024 | reviewofophthalmology.com | Michelle Stephenson

If patients have both wet age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy, the wet AMD almost always needs to be treated because it can significantly affect vision. Whether or not the GA requires treatment and whether it should be treated concurrently with wet AMD treatment depends on several factors. Here, retina experts explain how they approach these cases.