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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

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    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
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