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January 2018
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Global Ophthalmology

Medical missions aren’t what they used to be. This month’s feature takes a look at how to make a long-lasting, sustainable contribution to eye care in communities around the world.

Be sure to check out EyeNet’s MIPS Manual: A Primer and Reference. Browse online or download it as a 48-page PDF.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

Written By: Siehyean Kiew, MD, and Daniel S.W. Ting, MD, PhD
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

Review the risk factors, diagnosis, and management of central retinal vein occlusion.

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Clinical Update

Identifying and Managing Iris Cysts

Written By: Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer, interviewing Zélia M. Corrêa, MD, PhD, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, and Michael E. Snyder, MD

Iris cysts: what you need to know about identification and management.

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Outer Retinal Tubulation: Sign of Neurodegeneration

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Christine A. Curcio, PhD, K. Bailey Freund, MD, and Glenn J. Jaffe, MD

Outer retinal tubulation structures commonly appear as features that look somewhat like intraretinal cysts—but aren’t.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Aches and Pains and Blurry Vision

Written By: Alec Chaleff, MD, MBA, Hershel Patel, MD, MS, and Swetangi Bhaleeya, Md
Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

A 28-year-old woman had flulike symptoms followed by red, painful, photophobic eyes and decreased vision. What’s your diagnosis? Web Extra: Additional OCT, FAF, FA, and ICGA images before and after treatment.

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Blink

Can You Guess January's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Artificial Intelligence to Treat AMD, Corneal Changes in Pregnancy, and More

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

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News in Review

Using the Visual System to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

Remyelination in multiple sclerosis.

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Assessing Retinal Redetachment Risk After Cataract Surgery

In patients who have had scleral buckling surgery to repair a retinal detachment, the risk of redetachment remains low.

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Gene Editing for POAG Proves Successful in Mice

Gene editing with CRISPR.

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First U.S. Guidelines for Retinoblastoma Screening

Coming to consensus on retinoblastoma screening.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

State societies honored. D.C. Report: Major Quality Program changes and stable ophthalmology payments. And more.

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Practice Perfect

Help Low Vision Patients Avoid Depression: Get Them Started on Social Media

Written By: Leslie Burling-Phillips, Contributing Writer, interviewing Rahul N. Khurana, MD, John D. Shepherd, MD, and Jeff Wieland

Help your patients to avoid depression.

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From PQRS to MIPS, the IRIS Registry Is a Winning Tool for Quality Reporting

Written By: Flora Lum, MD, Vice President of the Academy Quality and Data Science Division

To enjoy continued success with the IRIS Registry, meet the Dec. 31 and Jan. 31 deadlines, and avoid these mistakes.

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Savvy Coder

Put on Your Audit Armor, Part 1

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

Audit! How should staff respond? You need a written protocol. Here’s what it should address.

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Opinion

Can You Practice Part Time?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on working fewer hours.

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Current Perspective

Sexual Harassment and Ophthalmology

David W. Parke II, MD, CEO, on creating a safe and respectful professional environment.

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President's Statement

The Value of Education, and the Satisfaction of Giving Back

Keith D. Carter, MD, 2018 Academy President, on his goals for the new year.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

How to shift perspective. More on low vision.

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