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The article discusses aspects on the prevention of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in the U.S. It refers to the concern among ophthalmologists over the emergence of multidrug-resistant Gram positive pathogens as it has become increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotics. It recommends to observe the local hospital's microbial resistance patterns as it allows to create a picture of the surrounding milieu of microbial infections and its variation in many states.

The article focuses on varied preferences of refractive surgeons over LASIK and phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for patients with moderate-to-high myopia in the U.S. It notes that patients who are seeking refractive surgery for moderate-to-high myopia can be offered an excimer laser procedure (LASIK) or a phakic IOL. Refractive surgeons such as Karl G. Stonecipher and Jason E. Stahl defend their preferences for the implant versus LASIK.

Focuses on the advantages of the Allegretto Wave laser technology in the U.S. Patient satisfaction to the results of the Allegretto Wave treatment; Simplicity of the treatment procedure; Reliability of the technology.

The article discusses the 3-step process applied at the clinic of Dr. Karl G. Stonecipher to identify patients with dry eye disease, show them the objective data and educate them by outlining a treatment regimen. Topics discussed his use of the single-item University of North Carolina Dry Eye Management Scale (UNC DEMS) for evaluating patients and his use of objective data to confirm his diagnosis and help in explaining it to the patient.

The article discusses a clinical trial which showed that the accommodative effect of scleral implant technology increases over time. Topics discussed include the creation of a lamellar scleral tunnel and insertion of the scleral implant 4mm posterior to the limbus in the procedure and results indicating that 88% of patients reported better visual acuity after surgery while 12% noted no change and none reported worsening of the visual acuity.

The author offers tips on preoperative and perioperative patient management in ophthalmology. He says that he recommends the use of corticosteroids and an antibiotic four time each day before eye surgery in order to improve the tear film of a patient, which then reduces the risk of infection and improves lid hygiene. He adds that he likes to give patients their instructions ahead and try to incorporate a member of the family in the process. He also discusses the benefits of dry eye as a preoperative and postoperative regimen.

The article offers tips for starting a wine collection. It states that wine appreciation may begin at a young age. It suggests creating a wine collection by choosing wines a person likes, selecting wines produced during personally significant years, and visiting wine tasting events. Other options such as holding a small wine tasting get together with friends and trying out several varieties of wine are also cited.

Reports on the study addressing the efficacy of topical cyclosporine in lasik patients with chronic dry eye in the U.S. Proportion of lasik patients with symptom relief after the treatment; Rate of decline in mean symptom severity after a month; Percentage decrease in the number of patients using artificial tears after the application of cyclosporine treatment.