Dr. Jonathan Chang of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Ajay Kuriyan of University of Rochester join the program for a journal club discussing three recent articles in Ophthalmology concerning panretinal laser versus panretinal laser combined with anti-VEGF for high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy, an IRIS registry study describing real-world intraocular pressure changes with prolonged anti-VEGF therapy, and selection of academic department chairs in ophthalmology.
All articles can be found below:
Ranibizumab Plus Panretinal Photocoagulation versus Panretinal Photocoagulation Alone for High-Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PROTEUS Study)
The Real-World Effect of Intravitreous Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Drugs on Intraocular Pressure
Open Search or Rotating Leadership: Thoughts Concerning Selecting Chairs for an Academic Ophthalmology Department
CME Information
Release: Feb. 27, 2018; expires Feb. 27, 2021
Reviewers: Purnima Patel, MD; Shriji Patel, MD; Carl Danzig, MD
Disclosures: The physician reviewers and Academy staff report no relevant financial disclosures.
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