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EyeNet Magazine

/ July 2014

July 2014

Acquired Optic Neuropathy: First, Undo Harm

How to diagnose acquired optic neuropathy and pinpoint the toxins and other culprits that can cause permanent blindness.

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

Balloon Dacryoplasty for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Written By: Shaheen C. Kavoussi, MD, Maxwell Elia, MD, Eric Baylin, MD, Flora Levin, MD, and J. Javier Servat, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

This technique can be an effective way to achieve lacrimal system patency when probing and irrigation fail to resolve congenital obstruction. Web Extra: Steps in balloon catheterization.

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Clinical Update

Special Considerations in Cataract Surgery: Coexisting Retinal Disease

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Kimberly A. Drenser, MD, PhD, Thomas A. Oetting, MD, and Adrienne Williams Scott, MD

Surgery in patients with coexisting retinal disease. Web Extra: "Selected Factors and Cataract Surgery" sidebar.

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Retinal Imaging: Choosing the Right Method

Written By: Miriam Karmel, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Jay S. Duker, MD, K. Bailey Freund, MD, and David Sarraf, MD

Choosing the right device for your retinal imaging needs.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Curvy, Blurry Lines

Written By: Eustace A. Penniecook-Sawyers, MD, and Rohit Adyanthaya, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

Over the course of a week, the patient’s vision became blurry—and straight lines began to appear curvy and wavy. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Conjunctival Pigmentation Associated With Long-Term Minocycline Therapy

Written By: Christopher T. Hood, MD, and photographed by Hillary Bernard, CRA, University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, Mich.

A 59-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of pigmented conjunctival lesions. The patient had noticed a few small dark spots in the inferior fornix of both eyes while applying makeup two months earlier.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: VEGF and retinal nonperfusion in diabetic macular edema. ■ AJO: Tissue alteration and post-LASIK ectasia. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Neuro-Ophthalmology: Landmark trial supports acetazolamide for IIH. ■ Glaucoma: A new algorithm helps to predict progression and schedule testing. ■ Comprehensive: 25-year endophthalmitis survey reveals microbial trends. ■ Cataract: SSRIs and cataract risk.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: A $1 million donation establishes a pediatric ophthalmology education center. ■ Academy Board nominees. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2014, EyeNet will provide you with the information you'll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in Chicago—including a heads-up on deadlines, event previews, interviews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

IVT Drugs: How to Control Costs and Survive Audits

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Pravin U. Dugel, MD, and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS

Seven ways to improve inventory control.

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Savvy Coder

Competent Coding: 7 Tips for Physicians and Staff

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

How to stay current with the latest coding policies. Plus a PQRS update.

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Opinion

Could It Be Worse? It Could Be Worse.

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate.

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Current Perspective

Whither Narrow Networks?

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President/CEO, on the decredentialing of physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Thoughts on orbital floor fracture repair.

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