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January 2022
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A New Generation of IOLs

Recently, a new slate of intraocular lenses has come on the market in the monofocal, multifocal, and extended-depth-of-focus categories. How they are changing the cataract surgery landscape.

The Parke Years: Academy Leadership and Achievement

As David W Parke II, MD, steps down as CEO, he looks back at his tenure.

MIPS—What’s New for 2022

In December, EyeNet started posting its 2022 MIPS coverage online ahead of print.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Ocular Changes in Pregnancy

By Yasaman Ataei, MD, MS, and Jessica Randolph, MD
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Most ocular changes during pregnancy are reversible and have a good prognosis. A few require close monitoring and prompt management. Know which to watch for.

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Clinical Update

Best Practices for the Use of Opioids in Ophthalmology

By Peggy Denny and Karen Spiegelman, Contributing Writers, interviewing Shannon S. Joseph, MD, MSC, Shriji N. Patel, MD, MBA, and Maria A. Woodward, MD, MSC

The opioid epidemic from ophthalmology’s perspective.

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Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy, Part 1: Diagnosis

By Rebecca Taylor, Contributing Writer, interviewing Chiu M. Gemmy Cheung, MBBS, FRCOphth, Gregg T. Kokame, MD, MMM, and Timothy Y.Y. Lai, MD, FRCOphth

Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, part 1: diagnosis.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Deteriorating Vision and a Mysterious Yellow-Orange Lesion

By James A. David, MD, and Jared M. Vincent, MD
Edited by Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA

Over five months, the uncorrected visual acuity in her left eye deteriorated dramatically. What’s your diagnosis?

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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

Endophthalmitis Risk of Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery, Retinal Atrophy After Luxturna Injections, 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

Loose DNA Snippets May Fuel Dry AMD

Scientists have identified “junk” DNA in the cytoplasm of retinal cells as a possible driver of a molecular cascade that leads to geographic atrophy in patients with AMD.

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Cataract Surgery in RVO Patients

Patients with retinal vein occlusion can benefit from cataract surgery.

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How RGCs Encode Visual Space

New research describes the relative arrangements of retinal mosaics, collections of cells that divide up visual space into small regions called receptive fields, one per ganglion cell.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

State societies honored during AAO 2021. A MIPS deadline is fast approaching. And more.

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Savvy Coder

Comparative Billing Reports: If Your E/M Use Is Flagged, Take These 6 Urgent Steps

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

If your practice receives a comparative billing report, will your staff understand its significance and know what steps to take?

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Opinion

Burned Out on Burnout?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on attending to personal wellness.

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Current Perspective

AAO 2021—Implementing Change in a Time of Crisis

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, reflects on the Academy's 2021 annual meeting.

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President's Statement

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Robert E. Wiggins Jr., MD, MHA, 2022 Academy President, on volunteer opportunities and getting engaged with your Academy.