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Publications for This Year's AAO

EyeNet Keeps You Up to Date in New Orleans

Start preparing for AAO 2021 with the Guide to Exhibitors, and with the “Best of” reprints to help refresh your memory on recent clinical developments in 2 subspecialties. During the meeting, come back to view the AAO 2021 News tabloids (available in print onsite in New Orleans and online beginning Nov. 12) and AAO 2021 Daily (emailed and available online starting Nov. 11). They are instrumental to staying informed about meeting-related news and events.

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Characteristics and Management of Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

By Teresa Horan, MD, and Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Prompt diagnosis and early intervention for steroid-induced glaucoma are critical to prevent glaucomatous optic neuropathy and vision loss. What to know about the association between steroids and secondary glaucoma.

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Clinical Update

Update on Semaglutide Risks

By Rebecca Taylor, Contributing Writer, interviewing Joann A. Giaconi, MD, Ashish Sharma, MD, and Rishi P. Singh, MD

A new formulation of semaglutide has been approved for weight loss. Will this cause problems with progression of diabetic retinopathy?

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Presbyopia-Correcting Eyedrops Move Ahead

By Mike Mott, Contributing Writer, interviewing John P. Berdahl, MD, Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, and Jay S. Pepose, MD, PhD

Eyedrops for presbyopia are inching their way to market. An overview.

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Morning Rounds

A Nail Gun, a Ruptured Globe—and a Surprise

By Tahira Scholle, MD, Mina Naguib, MD, Kanwal Matharu, MD, and John Chancellor, MD
Edited by Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA

His ruptured globe was repaired, but the eye became increasingly inflamed. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Can You Guess November's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Corneal Cross-Linking Halts Keratoconus, Deep Learning Provides Insight Into Glaucoma Treatment, and More

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

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News in Review

Surgical Choices: Outcomes of PTVT Study at Five Years

What's the best surgical strategy for managing medically uncontrolled glaucoma in patients who have not previously undergone incisional ocular surgery?

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Port Delivery System for AMD

There's more good news on the PDS, which has the potential to reduce the burden of anti-VEGF treatment for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

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Update on the Synergy IOL

In a six-month study, the Tecnis Synergy IOL provided extensive range of vision and spectacle independence in the vast majority of patients with presbyopia.

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Smartphone Used to Assess Health of Endothelium

With a smartphone, a slit lamp, and AI-generated software, researchers have developed a tool for assessing corneal endothelium function.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

BCSC celebrates 50 years. The Ophthalmology Community pilot program. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for New Orleans

In each issue leading up to AAO 2021, EyeNet will provide you with the information you’ll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in New Orleans—including a heads-up on deadlines, event previews, interviews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

Ophthalmic Technicians, Part 3: How to Hire Exceptional Pediatrics Support Staff

By Brad S. Henriksen, MD

Make sure job applicants can tick these boxes. Web Extra: A list of technician-related courses at AAO 2021.

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Savvy Coder

CPT Code 92060 for the Sensorimotor Exam: Answers to Your FAQs

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement; Traci Fritz, COE, Vice Chair of AAPOS Socioeconomic Committee; and Eric A. Packwood, MD, Chair of AAPOS Socioeconomic Committee

Answering your FAQs about CPT code 92060.

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Opinion

The Insider’s Guide to David Parke

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on the characteristics that underpin the Academy CEO's success.

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Current Perspective

The Changes I’ve Seen—Part 1

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on impactful drivers of future change for ophthalmologists.

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AI and the Retina: Finding Patterns of Systemic Disease

New Direction at the National Eye Institute

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