ESCRS Podcasts

Out of the Classroom and  into the Clinic: The Real World of Corneal Cross Linking A webinar partnership  between ESCRS and HSIOIRS, bringing you world leading opinion on the latest thinking in corneal cross linking. Chaired by Béatrice Cochener Lamard and Vikentia Katsanevaki, enjoy 5 short presentations (10 mins) followed by discussion. At the end, two younger ophthalmologists present cases discussed by the faculty!  1. CXL Basic Science and standard protocol Dimitrios Kyroudis 2. Accelerated protocols Cosimo Mazzotta 3. The epithelium debate Miltos Balidis 4. Combined procedures David Touboul 5. Pack-CXL Cross linking for infection Rohit Shetty Young ophthalmologists case presentation:  1. Artemis Matsou (Greece) 2. Adrien Mahzarian

This is an audio recording of Episode 10 of the ESCRS Online Journal Club. Hosted by Artemis Matsou (Greece) and Imran Yusuf (UK). Guest panellists for this episode are Nino Hirnschall (Austria) and Rudy Nuijts (The Netherlands). The following paper is discussed: “Comparison of surgical repositioning rates and outcomes for hydrophilic vs hydrophobic single-piece acrylic toric IOLs” https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Abstract/2021/02000/Comparison_of_surgical_repositioning_rates_and.7.aspx    

This is an audio recording of Episode 9 of the ESCRS Online Journal Club. Hosted by Basak Bostanci (Turkey) and Artemis Matsou (Greece). Guest panellists for this episode are Arthur Cummings (Ireland) and Samer Hamada (UK). The following paper is discussed: “Visual outcomes and corneal biomechanics after V4c implantable collamer lens implantation in subclinical keratoconus” READ THE PAPER HERE

This is an audio recording of a webinar that took place on 17th January 2021. TO watch the webinar, please click here: The webinar discussed how ophthalmological practices are adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guy Sallet MD, Aalst, Belgium, Arthur B Cummings MMed (Ophth), FCS(SA), FRCS(Edin), Dublin, Rod Solar, LiveseySolar Healthcare Marketing, London, UK and Kris Morrill of Medevise Consulting, Strasbourg, France, were the keynote speakers.

This is an audio recording of Episode 8 of the ESCRS Online Journal Club.  Hosted by Basak Bostanci (Turkey) and Imran Yusuf (UK). Guest panellists for this episode are Nic Reus (The Netherlands) and Filomena Ribeiro (Portugal) The following paper is discussed: “Ten-year safety follow-up and post-explant analysis of an anterior chamber phakic IOL” https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Fulltext/2020/11000/Ten_year_safety_follow_up_and_post_explant.2.aspx

Drs Oliver Findl, Gerd Auffarth and Adi Abulafia discuss essential preoperative measurements, patient selection criteria and other insights on how to achieve surgical success in astigmatism correction with cataract patients. This podcast is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alcon and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Drs Francesco Carones, Thomas Kohnen and Sathish Srinivasan discuss various considerations for a refractive IOL patient education plan and ways of incorporating patient feedback to improve patient communication.   This podcast is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alcon and BVI.

Drs Jesper Hjortdal and Nienke Visser discuss the underlying causes of dry eye disease, various treatment options and considerations when to postpone cataract surgery in patients suffering from dry eye.   This podcast is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision and Novartis.

This is an audio recording of Episode 7 of the ESCRS Online Journal Club, hosted by Artemis Matsou (Greece) and Imran Yusuf(UK). Guest Panellists for this episode are Mor Dickman (The Netherlands) and Harminder Dua (UK). The article for this episode is: “Five-Year Follow-up of First 11 Patients Undergoing Injection of Cultured Corneal Endothelial Cells for Corneal Endothelial Failure” READ THE PAPER HERE.

This journal club is hosted by Artemis Matsou (Greece) and Imran Yusuf (UK). Guest panellists are Allon Barsam and Bruce Allan. This is an audio recording of the journal club which discussed the following paper: “Characteristics and factors associated with intraocular lens tilt and decentration after cataract surgery” https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Abstract/2020/08000/Characteristics_and_factors_associated_with.10.aspx

This journal club will be hosted by Basak Bostanci Ceran (Turkey) and Artemis Matsou (Greece). Guest Panellists for this episode are Oliver Findl (Austria) and Vincent Qin (Belgium).   The article for this episode is: “Development of a reliable preoperative risk stratification system for phacoemulsification” https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Abstract/2020/08000/Development_of_a_reliable_preoperative_risk.11.aspx

This journal club is hosted by Artemis Matsou (UK) and Imran Yusuf (UK). Guest panellists for this episode are Béatrice Cochener-Lamard (France) and Vasilios Diakonis (Greece). The article for this episode is: “Comparison of femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery and conventional cataract surgery: a meta-analysis and systematic review” https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/Fulltext/2020/08000/Comparison_of_femtosecond_laser_assisted_cataract.3.aspx?context=FeaturedArticles&collectionId=1

Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill talks to Roberto Bellucci about corneal endothelium and phakic IOLs.

This is an audio recording of Episode 3 of ‘Eye JC: An online Journal Club brought to you by ESCRS’ This journal club is hosted by Basak Bostanci Ceran (Turkey) and Imran Yusuf (UK). We are delighted to welcome guest panellists Wolfgang Mayer (Germany) and Medhi Shajari (Germany). The third journal club covered the following paper: “Risk factors for dropped nucleus in cataract surgery as reflected by the European Registry of Quality Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 2020 Feb 1;46(2):287-92.” This paper has been made open-access by the JCRS.    

Nic Reus talks to Boris Malyugin about the challenges and complications of complex cataract surgery.

Sean Henahan talks to Jesper Hjortal about what we can look forward to in the next generation of IOLs

Sean Henahan interviews Soosan Jacob about some tips for performing phaco in small eyes.

The latest in EDOF lenses, how they work, and which ones to use.

Anders Behndig speaks to Rudy Nuijts about some techniques to minimise and reduce the problem of the unhappy pseudophakic patient. 

This is a recording of Episode 2 of ‘Eye JC: An online Journal Club brought to you by ESCRS’ Episode 2 discusses the following paper: “Risk of posterior capsular rupture during phacoemulsification cataract surgery in eyes with previous intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor injections” This journal club is hosted by Basak Bostanci Ceran (Turkey) and Imran Yusuf (UK). We are delighted to welcome guest panellists Adi Abulafia (Israel) and Thomas Kohnen (Germany).

Dan Epstein talks to Marc Labetoulle about the latest developments in Ocular Surface Imaging.

Aidan Hanratty talks to Basak Bostanci Ceran about cataract surgery in trauma patients and the importance of carrying out specific assessments of these patients before surgery.

Thomas Kohnen interviews Filomena Ribeiro about the latest in refractive IOLs. Does she see  accommodative IOLs on the horizon? 

This is a recording of Episode 1 of ‘Eye JC: An online Journal Club brought to you by ESCRS’ The ESCRS has launched on online journal club, where interesting articles will be discussed by our Young Ophthalmologists Committee, with guest ‘expert opinion’ from ESCRS Board & Committee Members. This journal club is hosted by Basak Bostanci Ceran (Turkey) and Imran Yusuf (UK). We are delighted to welcome guest panellists Boris Malyugin (Russia) and Sathish Srinivasan (UK). Episode 1 discusses the following paper: “Pupil expansion device use and operative outcomes with topical dilation vs intracameral epinephrine in resident-performed cataract surgery” This paper has been made open-access by the JCRS. Click here for access.

Sean Henahan talks to Nino Hirnschall about how biometry can optimise outcomes for cataract surgery patients.

Oliver Findl talks to Laura Wielders about the findings from the landmark ESCRS PREvention of Macular EDema after cataract surgery (PREMED) study and the follow-up research which is now being carried out (originally released June 2019).   Full details about the study can be found here: https://education.escrs.org/prevention-of-macular-edema-after-cataract-surgery-premed-study-portal/    

In Europe, over 4 million cataract surgeries are performed each year. A major cause of suboptimal vision following cataract surgery is cystoid macular edema (CME). In patients with CME, fluid accumulates in the central retinal area, due to leakage of blood vessels. Multiple cyst-like (cystoid) areas of fluid appear in the retina and cause retinal swelling or edema. Symptoms of CME are blurred and decreased vision. Anti-inflammatory eye drops are used after cataract surgery to prevent CME. However, noncompliance with eye drops is a major issue and may compromise the effectiveness of treatment.   Noncompliance is often unintentional and related to forgetfulness or incorrect instillation, particularly in the elderly cataract surgery population. Because many patients have difficulty with self-instillation of eye drops, formal or informal care is often required. Administrating anti-inflammatory drugs with an injection in or around the eye during cataract surgery may obviate the need for eye drops after surgery.   To investigate the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drug delivery in or around the eye during cataract surgery, we propose to conduct a study in which 540 patients scheduled for cataract surgery will participate. Patients will be randomly divided over 3 treatment groups. One group will receive standard anti-inflammatory eye drops after cataract surgery. The other groups will receive a single or a combination of two anti-inflammatory drugs by injection in or around the eye during cataract surgery.   Before and after cataract surgery we will measure the thickness of the central area of the retina, and compare this between groups. In addition, visual acuity and quality of life will be evaluated. We expect that administration of anti-inflammatory drugs during cataract surgery improves vision and comfort for patients and decreases costs. It may also alleviate the burden on homecare organizations.    

Richard Packard talks to Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill about preparing for a future career in ophthalmology.

Sean Henehan talks to Oliver Findl about this ongoing clinical research project, sponsored by ESCRS.

Massimo Busin talks to Jesper Hjortdal about performing cataract surgery in eyes with diseased corneas.