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/ February 2014

February 2014
Current ROP Therapies: How Laser and Anti-VEGF Compare
Five pediatric retina specialists weigh in on the continuing debate over laser treatment versus anti-VEGF injection for retinopathy of prematurity.
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Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency

Written By: Gargi Khare Vora, MD, and Melissa B. Daluvoy, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

How to detect and manage this vision-threatening condition, which is often misdiagnosed, especially during its early stages.

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Clinical Update

Performing DMEK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Written By: Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Arthur W. Giebel, MD, Jeffrey J. Ing, MD, and David S. Rootman, MD

This update summarizes the steps involved in Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty, from graft preparation through postoperative care.

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HIV-Related CMV Retinitis in the Developing World

Written By: Gabrielle Weiner, Contributing Writer
Interviewing David Heiden, MD, Gary N. Holland, MD, and Jeremy D. Keenan, MD, MPH

Update on HIV/CMV retinitis in the developing world.

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Orbital Floor Fracture Repair: When Less Is More

Written By: Miriam Karmel, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Raymond I. Cho, MD, FACS, Vikram D. Durairaj, MD, FACS, and Paul D. Langer, MD, FACS

Many fractures of the orbit never require surgery. And even if surgery is needed, there may be no rush. Sometimes waiting yields better outcomes.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of a Mysterious Mass and a Slipped Rod

Written By: Adam C. AüfderHeide, MD, PhD, Mallory Kuchem, OD, MS, John E. Sutphin, MD, and Johnny Tang, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

After a coughing fit in the shower, the patient noticed a white line along the inferior aspect of his iris. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Congenital Vascular Anomaly

Written By: Emilio Dorronzoro Ramírez, MD, Moraleja Hospital, Madrid

A 1-year-old child was referred to our hospital to rule out strabismus. The exam revealed an overaction of the left inferior oblique muscle without deviation in primary gaze position.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Risk of scar formation from ranibizumab and bevacizumab. ■ AJO: Ex-Press glaucoma filtration device vs. trabeculectomy. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Trabeculectomy for open-angle glaucoma.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Oncology: Rituximab shows promise in treatment of vitreoretinal lymphoma. ■ Neuro: Peripheral prism glasses—effectiveness confirmed. ■ Retina: iPad app measures contrast sensitivity function. ■ Glaucoma: Racial variation in ONH parameters in newborns.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: Your voice is needed on Capitol Hill. ■ Attend the premium IOL workshop. ■ D.C. Report: 2014 Medicare payments for ophthalmology. And more.

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Practice Perfect

Patient Portals, Part 3: 10 Ways to Boost Traffic

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

Three practice managers share 10 tactics that they have used to get more patients online.

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Savvy Coder

What You Need to Know About Quality Reporting for 2014

Written By: Flora Lum, MD, Executive Director, H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD, Center for Quality Eye Care, Academy Policy Director, Quality of Care and Knowledge Base Development; Cherie McNett, Academy Director of Health Policy; and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

This year, the PQRS program undergoes some major changes. Here’s a quick overview of how you can avoid the penalty and receive the bonus.

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Opinion

How Costly Is Blindness? We Ought to Know

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on how vision care and research are good investments of public funds.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

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