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May 2022
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Handling Irregular Astigmatism

Fairly uncommon, clinically relevant irregular astigmatism is not always front of mind for clinicians. Experts discuss when to suspect it, how to diagnose it, and nonsurgical and surgical approaches to treatment.

The May supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Clinical Consultations in Neurotrophic Keratitis.

NOW SHOWING: Diagnosing and Treating All Stages of Neurotrophic Keratitis

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This continuing medical education activity is provided by MedEdicus LLC.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Cyclodestructive Procedures: Types and Techniques

By Andrew Gross, MD, Sahil Aggarwal, MD, and Divakar Gupta, MD
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Advances in cyclodestruction may mean that these procedures aren’t only for end-stage glaucoma anymore. A review of types and techniques and a look ahead.

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Clinical Update

The Artificial Iris: Technically Challenging and Unusually Rewarding

By Rebecca Taylor, interviewing Brandon D. Ayres, MD, Kevin M. Miller, MD, and Michael E. Snyder, MD

The custom artificial iris: study results, surgical tips, and more.

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Demodex: Friendly Commensal or Fiendish Foe?

By Reena Mukamal, Contributing Writer, interviewing Deborah S. Jacobs, MD, Gerami D. Seitzman, MD, and Christine Shieh, MD

How to tell when Demodex is problematic, and what to do about it.

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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

Red-Light Therapy for Myopia Control, Robot-Assisted Subretinal Drug Delivery, and More

Key findings from Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Science, AJO, JAMA Ophthalmology, and more.

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News in Review

Rho Kinase and Corneal Edema

Researchers have added to a small but growing body of case reports in which patients developed reticular corneal epithelial edema following treatment with netarsudil.

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Reducing Errors Related to Intravitreal Injections

Researchers set out to determine the root cause of injection-related safety events in their high-volume clinic—and they developed a plan that significantly reduced the risk of these medical errors.

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Predicting Risk of Metastasis in Uveal Melanoma

Researchers performed a large-scale genome-wide analysis of copy number aberrations and identified deletions in chromosomes 1p and 16q as low-frequency CNAs associated with an increased risk of metastasis in patients with uveal melanoma.

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Chronic Macular Edema: FAST Study Update

The antimetabolite drugs methotrexate and mycophenolate mofetil are commonly used as corticosteroid-sparing treatments for uveitic macular edema. But how do these treatments compare—and are they adequately effective?

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

The Academy stands with its colleagues in Ukraine. What will postpandemic telehealth look like? And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2022, 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

Trends in Ophthalmology Practice

By Jessica Kuo, MBA, Academy Director of Membership and Customer Service, and Chris McDonagh, Senior Editor, EyeNet Magazine, interviewing Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA, Academy Secretary for Member Services

From practice sales and mergers to physician burnout and career satisfaction—some results from last fall’s membership survey. Web Extra: How concerns about the future vary by practice type.

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Savvy Coder

Are You Bewildered by Bundles? Test Your Coding Competency

By Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

Understand some key principles of CCI edits: What are bundled codes? When should you check for updates to the CCI updates? When can you unbundle a CCI edit? Web Extra: Information on same-day surgery and CCI resources.

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Opinion

Reaching Out to Ukraine

How the ophthalmology community is supporting colleagues in Ukraine. Thoughts from Ruth D. Williams, MD.

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Current Perspective

Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Eye Care

Stephen D. McLeod, MD, Academy CEO, on a movement in ophthalmology to tackle the issue of health inequity seriously.

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