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July 2013

Femtosecond for Cataract: Are Lasers Good for Business?

Early adopters are developing financial models for the use of femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, but costs and challenges remain substantial. Web Extra: "Staying Within the Law" sidebar.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Ophthalmic Artery Chemosurgery for Intraocular Retinoblastoma

By Michael A. Klufas, MD, Jasmine H. Francis, MD, and David H. Abramson, MD
Edited by Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Sharon Fekrat, MD

Review the history of and indications and management for ophthalmic artery chemosurgery. Plus, the experts share their advice for surgical success.

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Clinical Update

MRSA Ophthalmic Infection, Part 2: Focus on Orbital Cellulitis

By Gabrielle Weiner, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Preston H. Blomquist, MD, Vikram D. Durairaj, MD, and David G. Hwang, MD

Beware of the increasing threat of MRSA orbital cellulitis.

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Topical NSAIDs: Best Practices for Safe Use

By Leslie Burling-Phillips, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Joseph I. Maguire, MD, Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, and Ira J. Udell, MD

Consider these best practices for safe use of topical NSAIDs.

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Head and Facial Pain, Part 2: Migraine and Other Primary Headache Syndromes

By Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Kathleen B. Digre, MD, Deborah I. Friedman, MD, MPH, and Benjamin M. Frishberg, MD

Headache syndromes: what you need to know.

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Morning Rounds

A Case of Double Trouble

By Timothy M. Boyce and Alex W. Cohen, MD, PhD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient had bilateral corneal edema and folds in the Descemet membrane, but no guttae or other endothelial changes. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

By Sandra R. Montezuma, MD, and Timothy P. Kao, MD, and photographed by Mark J. Cohen, University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, Minneapolis

A 64-year-old woman from Africa presented with worsening vision of several years’ duration. On fundus examination, she was noted to have classic-appearing angioid streaks with crystalline spots, retinal pigment epithelial atrophy, and choroidal neovascularization.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Corneal hysteresis and glaucoma. ■ AJO: Role of oral corticosteroids in orbital cellulitis. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Vitreoretinal presentation of secondary large B-cell lymphoma.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Glaucoma: Study looks at surgical outcomes, finds BAK dose response. ■ Cornea: Topical arthritis biologic appears to relieve dry eye symptoms. ■ Glaucoma: Predicting adherence. ■ Pediatrics: New form of retinoblastoma tumor is discovered.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: The Museum of Vision exhibit at SFO. ■ Ask the Ethicist: industry ties. ■ D.C. Report: Changing the paradigm for Medicare physician pay.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for New Orleans

In each issue leading up to the Annual Meeting, EyeNet will provide you with the information you'll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in New Orleans.

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Practice Perfect

Who Needs IRBs? A Primer on Institutional Review Boards

By Denny Smith, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Charles Allison, MD, Elise Levine, and Carla J. Siegfried, MD

A primer on when you need IRB approval and what it involves. Web Extra: Different types of institutional review boards.

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Savvy Coder

What's in a Name? Defining and Understanding LCDs

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

If you’re audited, you’ll be glad that you researched your state’s LCDs.

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Opinion

A Personal Medical Saga: Almost a Zombie?

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on his personal recovery.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

A waste of money and eyedrops. ■ Alcohol delamination.

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Femtosecond for Cataract: Are Lasers Good for Business?

Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Update

Morning Rounds

Blink

Journal Highlights

News in Review

Academy Notebook

Destination AAO

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Savvy Coder

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