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/ February 2020

February 2020
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Complicated Phaco Cases

This month’s feature presents highlights of the AAO 2019 Cataract Spotlight session. Sixteen complicated phaco cases: 32 experts weigh in with commentary, pearls, and strategies. Plus, results of the audience response poll.

The February supplement from the USC Roski Eye Institute can be found here: 2019 Annual Report.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Optic Disc Pits

Written By: Christopher Schiefer, Mona A. Kaleem, MD, and Rachid Aouchiche, MD
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD

A look at diagnosis and management of optic disc pits, a condition that can lead to optic disc maculopathy and severely decreased visual acuity.

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Clinical Update

Surgery for Adult Strabismus

Written By: Arthur Stone, Contributing Writer, interviewing Linda R. Dagi, MD, Stacy L. Pineles, MD, and Federico G. Velez, MD

Assessing the adult strabismus patient. Plus, five sample cases. Web Extra: Additional images.

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Differentiating Iris Pigmented Lesions: A Primer

Written By: Gabrielle Weiner, MS, Contributing Writer, interviewing Timothy S. Fuller, MD, Carol L. Shields, MD, and Alison H. Skalet, MD, PhD

Freckle, nevus, or melanoma? This guide will help you sort out the diagnosis.

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Blink

Can You Guess February's Mystery Condition?

Make your diagnosis in the comments, and get the answer to last month’s mystery.

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Journal Highlights

Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery, Opioids After Corneal Surgery, 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

New ROP Screening Criteria Validated

Criteria examining premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity (have been found to be more sensitive and specific than current screening guidelines

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AI Used to Assure Quality of Cell Therapy

Researchers have deloped a simple method using artificial intelligence to assure quality control of a cell therapy for patients with AMD.

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Dry Eye, Migraine, and Visual Quality of Life

Dry eye seems to be the most important symptom that reduces visual QOL and worsens headache impact in patients who experience migraines.

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OCT Provides Fuller Picture of Tamoxifen Retinopathy

Tamoxifen retinopathy may be more of an issue than previously recognized and OCT may be needed to diagnose the earliest signs of the condition.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Meet the new Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice. Prepare for OKAP success. Get an overview of the Mid-Year Forum.

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Practice Perfect

How Do Your Practice Trends Measure Up? Find Out via Verana Practice Insights

Written By: Chris McDonagh, Senior Editor, EyeNet

If you have integrated your electronic health records with the IRIS Registry, you won’t want to miss out on this free new resource.

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Savvy Coder

92201 and 92202—Meet the New Codes for Extended Ophthalmoscopy

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

Understand how to use the new CPT codes.

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Opinion

How Long Would You Wait?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on creating an efficient patient flow.

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Current Perspective

The Ophthalmology Workforce

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on projections for future supply and demand.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

ED call: in need of help. A different approach to outreach. Why attend the Mid-Year Forum?

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