EyeNet - American Academy of Ophthalmology

EyeNet Magazine

/ January 2014

January 2014

HIV and the Eye: Lessons Learned, Challenges Remain

From cytomegalovirus infection to immune recovery uveitis and chronic changes, four experts review the evolution of HIV-related ocular disease.

Be sure to check out EyeNet's mobile-optimized digital edition—all the benefits of the print edition, plus digital enhancements. Read on a break at work, kicking back at home with your iPad, or on your phone while in line at the grocery store.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnose and Manage Pseudo–Foster Kennedy Syndrome

Written By: Laura A. Vickers, MD, M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, and Mays A. El-Dairi, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

When a patient presents with one swollen and one pale optic nerve, it may be PFK. How to diagnose and manage the condition.

Comments 0

Views 11516

Clinical Update

Performing DSAEK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Written By: Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Mark J. Mannis, MD, Allan R. Slomovic, MD, and Leejee H. Suh, MD

This review covers the main steps of Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty, from patient selection to postop care.

Comments 0

Views 25719

Marfan Syndrome: Safer Surgeries in Subluxation Cases

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Denise E. Hirashima, MD, David A. Plager, MD, and Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS

Essentials of handling cataract surgery in the Marfan patient.

Comments 0

Views 4854

Morning Rounds

The Case of a Curious Scratch

Written By: Sohrab Tofigh, MD, and Rahul T. Pandit, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

A foreign-body sensation quickly developed into an intensely painful eye, a severe discharge, and significant vision loss. What’s your diagnosis? Web Extra: More photos from this case.

Comments 0

Views 61

Blink

Conjunctival Papilloma

Written By: Cristina Santos, MD, Susana Pina, MD, and Rita Oliveira, MD, and photographed by Cristina Moreira, MD, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Epe, Amadora, Portugal

A 73-year-old man presented to the clinic with a two-week history of a progressively enlarging ocular surface lesion causing foreign body sensation.

Comments 0

Views 330

Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Retinal damage and exposure to high-power, handheld blue lasers. ■ AJO: Night vision after phakic IOL implantation. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Readability of online patient information. And more.

Comments 0

Views 47

News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Pediatrics: Maternal exposure to daylight may be a factor in severe ROP. ■ Refractive: More data that myopes are at lower risk for AMD than hyperopes. ■ Strabismus: Study shows that strabismus may affect social interactions. ■ Retina: Oral drug for AMD?

Comments 0

Views 18

Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: Prepare for ICD-10. ■ Board of trustees election results. ■ D.C. Report: Open record program—physician engagement encouraged. ■ OMIC’s new leadership. And more.

Comments 0

Views 56

Practice Perfect

Patient Portals, Part 2: What Features Do You Need?

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

From appointment requests to patient education—a look at how an online portal can improve patient care and boost practice efficiency.

Comments 0

Views 223

Savvy Coder

What Eye M.D.s Should Know About CPT 2014

Written By: Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, Medical Director of Governmental Affairs, Cherie Mcnett, Director of Health Policy, and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

A new CPT Category I code for aqueous shunts, and changes to Category III codes.

Comments 0

Views 90

Opinion

Forming Eye Care Teams: An Organizational First Step?

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on working alongside optometrists in patient care and research.

Comments 0

Views 80

Current Perspective

A Monopsonistic Tale

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President/CEO, on fixing the Sustainable Growth Rate.

Comments 0

Views 6

President's Statement

Joys of Service to the Profession

Gregory L. Skuta, MD, 2014 Academy President, on how to better serve the profession of ophthalmology.

Comments 0

Views 38

Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Watch your words.

Comments 0

Views 5

* Required
* First Name:
* Last Name:
Member ID:
* Phone Number:
* Email:
* Enter code:

Subspecialties

Focus On

Academy Publications

Information for:

Tools and Services

Our Sites

Subspecialties

Focus On

Find an Ophthalmologist

Academy Publications

Information for:

Tools and Services

Our Sites

Subspecialties

Focus On

Find an Ophthalmologist

Subspecialties

Focus On

HIV and the Eye: Lessons Learned, Challenges Remain

Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Update

Morning Rounds

Blink

Journal Highlights

News in Review

Academy Notebook

Practice Perfect

Savvy Coder

Opinion

Current Perspective

President's Statement

Letters

Our Sites

Thank you

* Message: