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February 2017

Challenging Cataract Cases

This month’s feature presents highlights of the AAO 2016 Cataract Spotlight session. From posterior polar cataract and temporal negative dysphotopsia to phaco in uveitis and glaucoma patients, the 2016 symposium covered much ground. Read fresh commentary from the experts, and see the audience poll responses.
Sample Poll Question: When the anterior capsule deepens excessively in a high myope, what would you do?

Ophthalmic Pearls

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Prevention Strategies in the Clinic

By Aaron M. Hein, BS, and Preeya K. Gupta, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

Steps you can take in the clinic to reduce transmission of this highly contagious adenoviral infection.

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Clinical Update

HORV and Cataract Surgery, Part 1: Update on Theories and Tx

By Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Jennifer I. Lim, MD, Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH, and Andre J. Witkin, MD

What to look for with this rare but potentially devastating disease.

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New Drug Highlights Inflammation’s Role in Dry Eye Disease

By Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, interviewing Penny A. Asbell, MD, MBA, Edward J. Holland, MD, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD, MS

What lifitegrast has to tell us about the underlying inflammatory process in dry eye disease.

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Morning Rounds

A Curious Case of Night Blindness

By William A. Pearce, MD, Parker J. Williams, BS, Jill R. Wells, MD, and Jiong Yan, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient had significant nyctalopia and gradual, painless vision loss. Was it AMD?

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Blink

Congenital Eyelid Eversion

By Sophocles Sophocleous, OD, MD, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, England, and Wagih Aclimandos, MBChB, FRCS, King’s College Hospital, London
Photo by Dr. Sophocleous

A newborn presented with congenital eyelid eversion of the left eye that spontaneously resolved within 1 week.

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Journal Highlights

Late In-the-Bag IOL Dislocation, Corneal Toxicity After Exposure to Coral, and More

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

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News in Review

How AI Learns to Detect Diabetic Eye Disease

“Deep learning” artificial intelligence algorithm can detect diabetic eye disease.

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Predictive Power of Optic Disc Hemorrhage

Long-term OHTS study shows predictive power of disc hemorrhages.

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What Flattens Astronauts’ Eyes?

Mechanism identified for visual loss from space travel.

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DMEK Learning Curve and Outcomes

How many surgeries does it take to become adept in DMEK?

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Leadership Development Program welcomes a new class. Academy’s CME program receives highest ranking. Volunteer for EyeCare America. Available now: 2017 Coding Update Webinar recording. And more.

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Savvy Coder

CPT Code 92242—New Code for ICG and FA Is Most Striking Change to CPT 2017

By Cherie McNett, Academy Director of Health Policy, Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, Academy Medical Director of Government Affairs, and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

A combined code for ICG and FA headlines this year’s changes. Web Extra: See what’s changed with 92235 and 92240.

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Opinion

Volunteerism: Culture and Community

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on giving back.

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Current Perspective

“Honor This House”

David W. Parke II, MD, CEO, on repealing the Affordable Care Act.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Mid-Year Forum April 2017.

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Challenging Cataract Cases

Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Update

Morning Rounds

Blink

Journal Highlights

News in Review

Academy Notebook

Savvy Coder

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Current Perspective

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