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August 2020
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Climbing the Stepladder to Manage Astigmatism

Now more than ever, patients expect to be free of glasses and contact lenses following cataract surgery. As a result, ophthalmologists must pay close attention to the management of preexisting corneal astigmatism. In this month's feature, learn how a stepwise approach can help.

The August CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Challenging Cases in Refractive Cataract Surgery.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Open Globe Injury: Assessment and Preoperative Management

By Daniel Wang, MD, and Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Edited By: Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Advice for assessment and preoperative management of open-globe injury.

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Clinical Update

Cornea Tissue: How Old Is Too Old?

By Gabrielle Weiner, Contributing Writer, interviewing Anthony J. Aldave, MD, Jonathan H. Lass, MD, and Jennifer Y. Li, MD

Evidence-based guidance on donor cornea tissue. Plus, the impact of COVID-19 on eye banks.

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MD Roundtable: The Enduring Role of Traditional Glaucoma Surgery, Part 2

By Ruth D. Williams, MD, With Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, and Dale K. Heuer, MD

Three experts continue a discussion about traditional filtering surgeries in part 2 of this MD Roundtable.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of the Droopy Eyelid and Frozen Globe

By Matthew M. Rolain, BS, Matthew G.J. Trese, DO, MA, David M. Rooney, MD, Anant Krishnan, MD, Lori Stec, MD, and Robert J. Granadier, MD
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

One month after being diagnosed with herpes zoster ophthalmicus, the 84-year-old was suffering intractable pain.

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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

FLACS Versus Phaco, Deep Learning to Predict Glaucoma, 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

Immune Privilege in the Lens? Think Again

Contrary to long-standing ophthalmic dogma, immune privilege in the crystalline lens does not exist.

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Beware Burn Risk With Dual-Mode Laser Systems

Despite warnings, injuries with dual-mode laser capsulotomy/selective laser trabeculoplasty laser systems continue to occur.

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How to Monitor Adult Retinoblastoma Survivors

An annual skin examination, especially among those with dysplastic nevi, is strongly recommended.

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Topical Tx for Macular Holes?

Topical therapy may be able to close small secondary macular holes and potentially eliminate the need for surgery.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Michael V. Drake, MD, to become president of UC system. Board nominees. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for AAO 2020 Virtual

The world’s largest ophthalmology meeting will be fully virtual for the first time this year. To help you navigate AAO 2020 Virtual, EyeNet provides the information that you’ll need, including deadlines, event previews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

Telemedicine During COVID-19: Managing Medical Malpractice Risk

By Hans K. Bruhn, MHS, Risk Manager, OMIC

How to manage risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pearls from the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company.

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Savvy Coder

New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 1: The Medically Relevant Patient History

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement, With David B. Glasser, MD, Robert S. Gold, MD, FAAP, Emily P. Jones, MD, and John T. McCallister, MD

CMS is streamlining the history component of the office exam.

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Opinion

Rubber Bullets and Responsibilities

Should rubber bullets be used to control or disperse protestors? A look at the controversy.

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Current Perspective

Humility

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on learning from the COVID-19 pandemic and making public health arrogance a thing of the past.