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EyeNet Magazine

/ July 2019

July 2019
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The Greening of Ophthalmology

What will we do with our garbage? The call for environmental sustainability comes to ophthalmology. This month’s feature offers an overview of the challenges—and a look at some potential solutions.

MIPS 2019: A Primer and Reference: When July’s EyeNet arrives in the mail, look for the blue-and-white MIPS manual, and hand it to your practice's MIPS expert.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Ocular Findings in von Hippel–Lindau Disease

Written By: Pauline M. Dmitriev, BS, and Miguel Materin, MD
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD

From pathophysiology to treatment: What you need to know about this tumor syndrome, which affects the central nervous system, retina, and visceral organs.

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Clinical Update

Current Questions in Dry Eye Therapy

Written By: Gabrielle Weiner, MS, Contributing Writer, interviewing Penny A. Asbell, MD, FACS, Giacomina Massaro-Giordano, MD, Joanne F. Shen, MD, and Sonal S. Tuli, MD, MEd

The experts share their understanding and experiences with omega-3 dietary supplements, LipiFlow, and intense pulsed light.

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Alzheimer Disease Update: Clues From the Retina

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Alison G. Abraham, MHS, MS, PhD; Carol Y. Cheung, PhD; Sharon Fekrat, MD; Dilraj S. Grewal, MD; and Tien Y. Wong, MD, PhD

Structural and functional changes in the retinal microvascular may be the surrogate biomarkers needed for early detection of Alzheimer disease. Web Extra: Further suggested reading.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of the Double-Edged Protector

Written By: Tamara Fountain, MD, and Philp L. Custer, MD
Edited By: Jane Bailey, MD

The root cause of a surgical oversight (and the swiss cheese metaphor for medical mishaps).

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Blink

Can You Guess July's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Physical Activity Slows VF Loss, Ultrasonography Detects Retinal Emergencies, and More

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

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News in Review

Careful Observation Preserves VA in Certain DME Eyes

What does Protocol V mean for your patients with DME?

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Novel Bioadhesive Gel for Corneal Repair

New bioadhesive gel for cornea injuries and infections.

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Preoperative Astigmatism Planning: High-Tech Isn’t Necessarily Better

Correcting astigmatism at the time of IOL placement.

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Simple Fixes Improve Retinal Detachment Outcomes

Silicone oil registry improves retinal detachment outcomes.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, has been elected to the AMA Board of Trustees.

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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

Stress? Back Pain? Try Yoga Sequences That Are Tailored for Ophthalmology

Written By: Mary Wade, Contributing Writer, interviewing Justin L. Gottlieb, MD, and Camille V. Palma, MD

As an ophthalmologist, you are prone to specific injuries. These yoga sequences can help. Web Extra: In this video, Dr. Palma demonstrates several yoga sequences that can be performed in the office in regular work clothes.

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Savvy Coder

Coding for Eye Injuries, Part 2: A Bad Day at Work

Written By: Anthony P. Johnson, MD, AAOE Board Member, and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

How would you code your treatment for this workplace accident? Web Extra: Case study #3, tips on ICD-10 codes for eye injuries, and a practice checklist.

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Opinion

You Have What It Takes

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on Imposter Syndrome.

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Current Perspective

How Much Is Not Enough? Part One

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on physician payment and health care reform.

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