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April 2020
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Coronavirus Updates for Ophthalmology
Read the Academy's latest ophthalmology-specific information on the new coronavirus at aao.org/coronavirus.

ZAP, LiGHT & SALT

This month’s feature looks at three glaucoma studies that may change your practice.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Ocular Toxoplasmosis: A Refresher

Written By: Nikhila Khandwala, MS, and Cagri G. Besirli, MD, PhD
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD

This infection of the retina and choroid caused by the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii is the leading cause of posterior uveitis worldwide.

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Clinical Update

Concussion Care: Searching for Better Science

Written By: Mike Mott, Contributing Writer, interviewing Rod Foroozan, MD, Jeffrey R. Hebert, PhD, PT, and Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD

Concussion screening continues to make strides, both on and off the athletic field. Where we are now.

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Perimetry Goes High-Tech and Mobile

Written By: Rebecca Taylor, Contributing Writer, interviewing Nigel M. Bolster, PhD, David P. Crabb, PhD, MSc, and Richard K. Lee, MD, PhD

Rethinking visual fields: Research on high-tech, mobile alternatives to standard perimetry. Web Extra: Another novel way to assess VF loss.

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Morning Rounds

A Case of Corneal Crystals

Written By: Kenneth J. Taubenslag, MD, Daniel Geisler, MD, Alex Mammen, MD, and Jean C. Harwick, MD, FACS
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

The 75-year-old wondered if cataracts were to blame for her deteriorating vision and increased glare when driving at night. Web Extra: PET/CT imaging.

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Blink

Can You Guess April's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Private Equity Trends in Eye Care, Long-Term Outcomes for Idiopathic Macular Holes, 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 Drug Targets Challenge of Thyroid Eye Disease

A medication has been approved that can stop and modify the debilitating and sight-threatening pathology of thyroid eye disease.

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Rapid Survey of Blindness: RAAB Method Accurate

Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness has high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment.

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SMILE Approval Expanded

The results of a pivotal clinical trial are out, paving the way for expanded FDA approval of small incision lenticule extraction for the correction of myopia and astigmatism.

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Genetic Test Outlines POAG Risk Categories

A multicountry team has developed a genetic test that stratifies individuals with glaucoma into risk groups.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Malcom Gladwell: AAO 2020 keynote speaker. Become a congressional advocate. And more.

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Practice Perfect

Practice Management Apps for Ophthalmology: How to Get Started

Written By: Leslie Burling, Contributing Writer, interviewing Howie Chen, MD, Ken Lord, MD, and Vinay A. Shah, MD

These apps could boost productivity and reduce stress. Web Extra: Tips on monitoring personal finances.

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Savvy Coder

Fact Sheet for the Comprehensive Eye Visit Codes: 92004 and 92014

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

This checklist will keep you on track when coding eye exams.

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Opinion

Of Loss, Grief, and What Was Said

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on approaching patients who are grieving.

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Current Perspective

COVID-19 and Ophthalmology

David W. Parke II, MD, on the novel coronavirus.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Myopia in the South Pacific. Scope of practice and midlevel providers.

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