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/ March 2014

March 2014

Cataract Complications

From instrument failures and snafus to suprachoroidal effusion, descending nuclei, and capsules ruptured at every stage of surgery, these 18 challenging cases ran the gamut of what could go wrong.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosing and Managing Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma

Written By: Garrick Chak, MD, Sameh Mosaed, MD, and Donald S. Minckler, MD
Edited by Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Sharon Fekrat, MD

JOAG is a subset of primary open-angle glaucoma with a varied and often asymmetric presentation. A look at differential diagnosis and treatment.

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Clinical Update

ROP Screening and Telemedicine, Part 1: Has Its Time Arrived?

Written By: Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Michael F. Chiang, MD, Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD, Graham E. Quinn, MD, MSCE, and Daniel T. Weaver, MD

Using telemedicine to screen for retinopathy of prematurity.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Disorders: What Every Ophthalmologist Should Know

Written By: Elaine A. Richman, PhD, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Glenn Cockerham, MD, Col. (Ret.) Donald A. Gagliano, MD, MHA, Randy Kardon, MD, PhD, and Robert A. Mazzoli, MD

Visual complications of traumatic brain injury. Web Extra: Red flag, yellow flag symptoms and more.

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Morning Rounds

He Just Wanted to Take a Good Photo

Written By: Ilyse S. Kornblau, BA, Gerald Campbell, MD, and Brian Wong, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient’s prominent facial swelling had bothered him for several years, and he complained of feeling “cross-eyed.” What’s your diagnosis? Web Extra: Histology images from this case.

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Blink

Ocular Albinism

Written By: João Rosendo, MD, and photographed by Francisca Carragéis, Hospital Espírito Santo EPE, Évora, Portugal

A 65-year-old woman was referred to us by her general practitioner with complaints of photophobia and decreased visual acuity.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Effect of intravitreal injections and photodynamic therapy on IOP. ■ AJO: LASIK, LASEK, and retinal detachment. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Lutein/zeaxanthin and worsening of AMD. And more.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Cataract: IFIS severity varies by type of alpha blocker. ■ Strabismus: Bupivacaine—a second injectable for strabismus. ■ Uveitis: Methotrexate may be an alternative for uveitis. ■ Glaucoma: Preventing drainage device erosions. Web Extra: Pearls from David F. Chang, MD, and a reading list.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: Keep up with the Global Ophthalmology Guide. ■ Ask the Ethicist: Handling complications caused by another surgeon. ■ Register for the MOC Exam Review Course. And more.

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Practice Perfect

Alert Your Low Vision Patients to Assistive Options

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Shirley L. Anderson, OTR/L, Joseph L. Fontenot, MD, Mary Lou Jackson, MD, and Lylas G. Mogk, MD

Could ophthalmologists do more to help low vision patients flourish in their daily lives? Low vision specialists propose a road map to better care.

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Savvy Coder

Countdown to ICD-10-CM Implementation, Part 1

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

A new diagnostic coding system is on the way. Use this checklist to help ensure that your practice has a smooth transition to ICD-10.

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Opinion

Sharing the Visual Experience: Life on Instant Replay?

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on experiencing video and photographs in today's world.

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Current Perspective

The Consequences of High Deductibles

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President/CEO, on the high-deductible health plan.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Ophthalmology in D.C. ■ RVO and new-generation drugs.

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