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August 2021
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Deciphering Big Data Studies

Data science is moving quickly, and new statistical methods regularly appear in the literature. This month’s feature takes a look at how to tell when an analysis is falling short.

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MIPS 2021—Don’t Overlook Corrections to the Quality Measure Benchmarks

By Chris McDonagh, EyeNet Senior Editor

This summer, CMS announced wholesale changes to the quality measure benchmarks in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Published online ahead of print (September, 2021).

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Bell Palsy

By Anna Kozlova, MD, Chisom T. Madu, BS, Victoria S. North, MD, and Eleanore T. Kim, MD
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

What you need to know about Bell palsy and its medical and surgical management. Plus, advances in facial reanimation and neurotrophic keratopathy.

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Clinical Update

MD Roundtable: Cataract Surgery in Eyes With Compromised Corneas, Part 1

By Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD, With Nicole R. Fram, MD, and Joshua C. Teichman, MD, MPH

Cataract surgery in compromised corneas, part 1: autoimmune-related dry eye and endothelial dysfunction. Three experts discuss insights and share pearls.

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Low-Dose Atropine to Slow Myopia: Evidence and Adoption Are Growing

By Kathryn Mckenzie, Contributing Writer, interviewing K. David Epley, MD, Jennifer A. Galvin, MD, FAAP, and Stacy L. Pineles, MD, MS

The latest on low-dose atropine for slowing the progression of myopia in kids.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Visual Loss in a Teenager

By Abid Haseeb, MD, Kimberlee Curnyn, MD, and Peter W. Macintosh, MD
Edited by Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA

First, she noticed a “black splotch” in the vision of her left eye. It started centrally and spread peripherally, and now vision in that eye is hand motion.

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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

Diversity in Ophthalmology Faculty, Marijuana and Glaucoma, and More

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

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News in Review

OCT B-Scans Pin Down Dx of PCV

Researchers have found that OCT B-scans can detect a characteristic structural feature of PCV.

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Drug-Loaded Sutures Developed

Researchers have found their way to what arguably represents a Holy Grail of ophthalmic surgery.

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Subretinal Fluid in NAION

Researchers observed subretinal fluid in the macula in a substantial number of patients with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.

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Avoiding Glaucoma Malpractice Cases

Risk to both patients and providers can be reduced by conducting careful examinations and documenting detailed conversations with patients.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

The Academy launches initiative to address myopia worldwide. BCSC Social Determinants of Health chapter available now. 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

MIPS 2021—How to Boost Your Promoting Interoperability Score

By Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Coding and Practice Management Executive, John Ward, Academy Manager of Customer Service, and Chris McDonagh, EyeNet Senior Editor

How to improve your score for the EHR-based promoting interoperability performance category.

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Savvy Coder

E/M Nuances: Determining the Level of Medical Decision-Making

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

Which level of evaluation and management code should you use?

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Opinion

Ophthalmologist the Elder

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on recognizing our elders and our mentors.

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Current Perspective

The MOM Program

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on the Academy's Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program.