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December 2013

Is DMEK on the Rise?

Experts illuminate strengths and weaknesses of DMEK endothelial replacement and compare it with DSAEK, the longer-standing procedure.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Management of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

By Dane H. Slentz, BS, and Houman D. Hemmati, MD, PhD
Edited by Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Sharon Fekrat, MD

Management of ophthalmic symptoms and potential complications during the acute phase of SJS and its severe variant, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

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Clinical Update

Intracameral Antibiotics: What the Evidence Shows

By Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing David F. Chang, MD, Randy J. Epstein, MD, and Neal H. Shorstein, MD

Should more cataract surgeons set aside their doubts and add intracameral antibiotic injections to their endophthalmitis-prevention routines? U.S. holdouts on the issue lost one of their chief objections to this mode of prophylaxis when researchers confirmed the results of a landmark European study.

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Ocular Graft-vs.-Host Disease: The Downside of Success

By Peggy Denny, Senior Editor
Interviewing Reza Dana, MD, MPH, Martine J. Jager, MD, PhD, and Stella K. Kim, MD

Recognizing and managing ocular graft-vs.-host disease. Web Extra: A discussion of other eye conditions associated with GVHD.

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Novel Approaches to Drug Delivery

By Miriam Karmel, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Louis B. Cantor, MD, Andrew G. Iwach, MD, Ashim K. Mitra, PhD, and Gary D. Novack, PhD

New approaches to drug delivery may overcome noncompliance.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of a Narrow Escape

By Andrew Stacey, MD, Erin L. McKean, MD, and Jonathan D. Trobe, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient was treated for abnormal visual fields and bilateral disc edema. Months later, he experienced a watery nasal discharge. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Plasmocytic Lymphoma

By Ana Rocha-Cardoso, MD, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

A 78-year-old woman presented with a two-week history of diminished vision and sudden onset of complete ophthalmoplegia, ptosis, and loss of corneal sensation in her left eye.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Focal choroidal excavations. ■ AJO: Corneal vs. internal astigmatism when considering toric IOLs. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Phaco power modulation and corneal decompensation. And more.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Pediatrics: Orbital lymphangioma successfully treated with sildenafil. ■ Technology: How a smartphone can be turned into a fundus camera. ■ Retina: AMD patients show good compliance with remote monitoring. ■ Refractive Cataract: Get head position right in keratometry. ■ Bench Testing: Stiff speculum linked to postop ptosis?

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: Academy persuades Walmart to repackage eyeglass cleaner. ■ Ask the Ethicist: The ethical incorporation of genetic testing. ■ D.C. Report: CMS clarifies appropriate use of modifier –25. ■ The Troutman awards.

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Practice Perfect

Patient Portals, Part 1: First Steps for Your Practice

By Leslie Burling-Phillips, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Denise Fridl, COT, COE, Janna Mullaney, COE, COT, OCS, and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS

Why your practice should consider a patient portal, plus tips on how to implement one.

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Savvy Coder

Cataract, Glaucoma, Botox, and More: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

From the man who underwent cataract surgery out of state to patients who receive Botox injections for migraine, tackle these coding conundrums.

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Opinion

Musing About Muses: How EyeNet Opinions Are Born

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on the art of scientific writing.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Femtosecond lasers: another option.

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Is DMEK on the Rise?

Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Update

Morning Rounds

Blink

Journal Highlights

News in Review

Academy Notebook

Practice Perfect

Savvy Coder

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