TOP 5 ARTICLES FROM DECEMBER 2011

• Distinguishing Evaporative from Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye

  Accurate diagnosis helps in selection of appropriate therapies.

  By MICHAEL A. LEMP, MD, FACS; AND GERD GEERLING, MD, PHD

• Addressing the Dry Eye Dilemma in Refractive Surgery

  Identify the symptoms and treat the source before surgery, then be prepared for additional symptoms after surgery.

  By ERIK L. MERTENS, MD, FEBOPHTH

• Diagnosing and Managing Dry Eye in Corneal Refractive Surgery

  It is better to manage a preexisting problem than to potentially create a new postoperative one.

  By ARTHUR B. CUMMINGS, MB CHB, FCS(SA), MMED (OPHTH), FRCS(EDIN)

• Intrastromal Corneal Inlays for the Treatment of Presbyopia

  Ophthalmologists share their experiences with various designs.

  By ALOIS K. DEXL, MD, MSC; A. JOHN KANELLOPOULOUS, MD; IOANNIS G. PALLIKARIS MD, PHD; AND DIMITRIOS I. BOUZOUKIS, MD

• BONUS FEATURE: History of Hydrogel Corneal Inlays

  A modern approach aims to correct presbyopia along with refractive error.

  By ENRIQUE BARRAGAN, MD