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EyeNet Magazine

/ August 2019

August 2019
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Ophthalmic Pathology: An Evolution Under the Microscope

A reinvigorated subspecialty is making substantial contributions to clinical care. This month’s feature offers an overview of the intersection of molecular biology, gene testing, and technologic advances—and how it’s moving ophthalmology closer to targeted therapies.

The August supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Evolving Diabetic Retinopathy Management Strategies to Prevent Vision Loss.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome

Written By: Amir Akhavanrezayat, MD, Nasrollah Samiy, MD, and Arman Farr, MD
Edited By: Bennie H. Jeng, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A primer on POHS, an inflammatory, multi–focal chorioretinal disorder with a controversial etiology.

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Clinical Update

When Anti-VEGF Injections Lead to Cataract Complications

Written By: Arthur Stone, Contributing Writer, interviewing Thomas A. Oetting, MD, Terry Kim, MD, and Zaid Shalchi, FRCOphth, MRCP, MSc

A history of anti-VEGF injections may lead to complications during cataract surgery. What to look for, and surgical pearls for working with these patients.

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MD Roundtable, Part 1: Corneal Cross-Linking for Pediatric Keratoconus

Written By: James Reidy, MD, FACS, with Kathryn Hatch, MD, and Erin Stahl, MD

Three experts discuss the techniques and special considerations they make when performing corneal cross-linking in pediatric patients. Part 1 of a two-part series. Web Extra: Brief coding information.

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Morning Rounds

The Horticulturist With Blurry Vision

Written By: Benjamin Rostami, MD, MBA, and Maziar Lalezary, MD
Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

This horticulturist’s case underscores the importance of a thorough history.

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Blink

Can You Guess August's Mystery Condition?

Make your diagnosis in the comments, and get the answer to last month’s mystery.

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Journal Highlights

AI Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy, Voriconazole Treatment for Filamentous Fungal Keratitis, and More

Our editors summarize the most exciting studies from Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Ophthalmology Retina, American Journal of Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and other journals.

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News in Review

New Guidelines Target Uveitis in Patients With JIA

Consensus guidelines for uveitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

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Distracted Driving Risks Outlined

Smartphones and driving don’t mix.

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Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery

Oral sedation wins support from patients and physicians.

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Clinics Continue to Promote Bogus Eye Treatments

A look at “stem cell” clinics.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Academy Instagram exceeds 10,000 followers. Notice of Academy Board Nominees. Web Extra: A list of Achievement, Senior Achievement, and Secretariat Award recipients

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for San Francisco

In each issue leading up to AAO 2019, EyeNet will provide you with the information you’ll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in San Francisco—including a heads-up on deadlines, event previews, interviews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

Protecting Your Practice From Sexual Harassment Troubles

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Julia S.H. Prospero, Esq., and Robert E. Wiggins Jr., MD, MHA

Clear antiharassment policies minimize the risk of costly litigation.

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Savvy Coder

Is the Patient New or Established? Test Your Knowledge

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

Which would you bill for in these four scenarios? Web Extra: Tackle Question 5.

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Opinion

What Do You Know About Pharmacy Benefit Managers?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on who is playing an outsized role in drug pricing.

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Current Perspective

How Much Is Not Enough? Part Two

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on reevaluating the down-sloping payment path for ophthalmologists.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Age should be celebrated. Evolution of practice.

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