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May 2018
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Inherited Retinal Diseases

A new drug for Leber congenital amaurosis holds hope for improved vision for some IRD patients. This month’s feature takes a peek inside an IRD clinic to see whether, when, and how to do genetic testing.

The May CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmic Surgeon: Cataract and Refractive Cases in Patients With Comorbidities.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Management of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage

Written By: Reuben Foo, MBBS, Andrew Tsai, MBBS, and Laurence Lim, MBBS, MMed(Ophth), FRCOphth
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

This serious complication can occur during or after intraocular surgery. Know the risk factors and management techniques.

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Clinical Update

Intrascleral Haptic Fixation as an Alternative to Sutures

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing George H.H. Beiko, BM, BCH, FRCSC, Nicole R. Fram, MD, and Sadeer B. Hannush, MD

Intrascleral haptic fixation of IOLs.

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How to Disinfect and Calibrate Your Goldmann Applanation Tonometer

Written By: Jennifer S. Griffin, MS, Contributing Writer, interviewing Anna K. Junk, MD, Teresa C. Chen, MD, and Nikhil S. Choudhari, DNB

Disinfecting your tonometer based on new recommendations from the Academy.

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Morning Rounds

An Unusual Case of Left-Sided Vision Loss

Written By: Cameron Holicki, Jake Sims, Nathaniel Gelinas, DO, Tatyana Sherman, DO, Joseph Holicki, DO, and David Kaufman, DO Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

At first, the patient had visual field defects; 2 weeks later, she had altered mental status and was blind.

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Blink

Can You Guess May's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

AI-Powered Retinal Imaging, Race/Glaucoma Link, 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

Tracking Antibiotic Resistance and Endophthalmitis

Endophthalmitis caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis.

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How Head, Eye Movements Affect Cataract Surgery

Is limiting head motion during cataract surgery beneficial to surgical outcomes?

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34-Gauge Needles Reduce Injection Pain

Thinner, shorter needles cause less discomfort than conventional needles.

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Bone Marrow Transplants: Kids Need Annual Eye Exams

Ocular complications following bone marrow transplantation.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Dr. Hutchinson’s legacy. Ask the Ethicist: Cell phone use and professionalism.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2018, 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

EHRs: Improve Data Accuracy to Avoid Compliance Pitfalls

Written By: Leslie Burling-Phillips, interviewing Michele Lim, MD, David Silverstone, MD, and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS

Ensure data integrity by avoiding these common pitfalls.

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Savvy Coder

How to Code for Glaucoma Procedures in the Anterior Chamber Angle

Written By: Cynthia Mattox, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine, and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

Coding clues for canal-based procedures (including what’s bundled under CCI).

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Opinion

The Art of Observation

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on the power of creative endeavors for increasing clinical skills.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Optometrists’ resistance to telehealth.

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