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February 2023
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Novel Therapies and New Biomarkers for Geographic Atrophy

The first two drugs showing promise in slowing the progression of geographic atrophy are poised for FDA approval. Will this signal a new era in patient care?

The February supplement from the USC Roski Eye Institute can be found here: 2022 Annual Report.

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Follow-Up of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

By Timothy M. Janetos, MD, MBA, and Debra A. Goldstein, MD
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

A look at imaging modalities for monitoring disease activity in BSCR.

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Clinical Update

Late IOL Dislocation: Is It Dead Bag Syndrome?

By Mike Mott, Contributing Writer, interviewing Jason J. Jones, MD, Samuel Masket, MD, and Liliana Werner, MD, PhD

What do you know about dead bag syndrome? An overview of current thinking on this mysterious condition.

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Rethinking Treatment for Advanced Glaucoma Patients

By Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer, interviewing Anthony J. King, MD, FRCOphth, Joseph F. Panarelli, MD, and Kateki Vinod, MD

Experts discuss the ins and outs of treating newly diagnosed advanced glaucoma. Web Extra: Read about patient selection for early trabeculectomy.

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Morning Rounds

A Case of Disc Edema?

By Purvi Shah, MD, and Tatiana Bakaeva, MD
Edited by Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA

Ten years after a ruptured globe and retinal tear, the 20-year- old started experiencing flashes, floaters, and eye pain. What’s your 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

Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma, Uveitis Risk After COVID-19 Vaccination, and More

Key findings from Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Science, AJO, JAMA Ophthalmology, and more.

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News in Review

Prone Positioning After Macular Hole Surgery

In a recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing the treatment effect of prone positioning with that of seated or other positions, researchers found no significant differences between the two protocols.

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Stress-Induced Aging in Eye Sheds Light on Glaucoma

Researchers developed a mouse model of ocular hypertension to gain molecular insights into the role of age-related stress in glaucoma.

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Detecting Keratoconus Progression

Researchers have found that corneal epithelial thickness measurements may be useful in detecting actively progressing versus stable keratoconus.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

George E. Garcia, MD, Academy Past President, dies at 92. Two ophthalmologists win congressional reelection. Olena Hurzhii, MD, joins the incoming LDP class as the Academy’s international participant. Attend Mid-Year Forum 2023. And more.

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Savvy Coder

Code This, Not That—What to Submit for These Scenarios

By Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

Tips for coding pterygium with graft, vitrectomy with IOL exchange, and canaloplasty with goniotomy. Web Extra: Scenarios involving OCT, social determinants of health, and Botox wastage.

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Opinion

Physicians and Infertility: Breaking the Silence

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on strategies to address the challenges of physician infertility.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

In pursuit of momentum.

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