EyeNet - American Academy of Ophthalmology

EyeNet Magazine

/ November 2013

November 2013

Untangling Retinal Vein Occlusion

Expert opinion and recent research to help you choose among RVO treatment options.

The IRIS Registry Makes Its Debut

Ophthalmology’s long-standing culture of innovation meets big data.

The ONE Network: Redesigned With You in Mind

The site evolves with improved search tools and mobile compatibility.

Publications for This Year's AAO

EyeNet Keeps You Up to Date in New Orleans

While in New Orleans, be sure to tune in to Academy News, Academy Live, and the Guide to Academy Exhibitors. They are instrumental to staying informed about meeting-related news and events.

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Extra Content

EyeNet Selections: Best of Retina

Don't miss EyeNet Selections: Best of Retina—a recap of the year's important discoveries and trends.

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EyeNet Extra: EHRs & Data Exchange

Check out this EyeNet Extra supplement—experts share tips on meaningful use regulations and pearls on integrating diagnostic devices with EHRs.

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Ectropion Uveae and Secondary Glaucoma

Written By: John Prenshaw, MD, and Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS
Edited by Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH, and Sharon Fekrat, MD

A primer on ectropion uveae and related secondary glaucoma. Web Extra: A summary of Pearls and additional photos.

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Clinical Update

Myopia and Glaucoma: Sorting Out the Diagnosis

Written By: Miriam Karmel, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Simon K. Law, MD, Shan C. Lin, MD, and Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH

Patients with high myopia present special diagnostic challenges.

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Refractive Surgery in Children: Narrow Indications and Improved Quality of Life

Written By: Marianne Doran, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Amy K. Hutchinson, MD, Paul J. Rychwalski, MD, and Erin Stahl, MD

Whether and when to consider PRK in children. Web Extra: A discussion about the need for more research.

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Dog Bites in Children: An Oculoplastic Urgency in ER and OR

Written By: Denny Smith, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Vikram D. Durairaj, MD, Michael J. Hawes, MD, and John B. Holds, MD

When kids are bitten by dogs: injuries, surgery, and follow-up. Web Extra: A discussion about life after dog bite trauma.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Stubborn Conjunctivitis

Written By: Lauren Jeang, Priya Shah, MD, Patricia Chévez-Barrios, MD, and Rahul T. Pandit, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

Early on, the patient appeared to have chronic follicular conjunctivitis. But all was not as it seemed. What’s your diagnosis?

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Blink

Ophthalmia Nodosa

Written By: Nieraj Jain, MD, Hunson Kaz Soong, MD, and Thomas W. Gardner, MD, MS, and photographed by Richard E. Hackel, MA, CRA, FOPS, Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, Mich.

A 55-year old woman presented with floaters and blurry vision in the right eye, and her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Infliximab for refractory noninfectious uveitis. ■ AJO: Corneal donor graft thickness in DSAEK. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Relationship between dry eye symptoms and pain sensitivity. And more.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Cornea: Early OCT helps to predict DMEK attachment. ■ Retina: HARBOR study answers 3 clinical questions. ■ Cataract: Aphakic refractions appear beneficial. ■ Glaucoma: Study finds value in Tx. ■ Refractive Surgery: Inlays—2-year results.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: 10th anniversary of the Orbital Gala. ■ D.C. Report: Exemptions to meaningful use penalties. And more.

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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

Abuse in the Home: Ensure Your Patients' Safety

Written By: Jean Shaw, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Peter F. Cronholm, MD, MSCE, FAAFP, Angelo P. Giardino, MD, PhD, and Ronald W. Pelton, MD, PhD

What to do if a patient confides that she’s being abused by her partner. Web Extra: A list of related journal articles, plus some handy mnemonics to help with screening and intervention.

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Savvy Coder

PQRS—What You Must Do Now to Avoid a Financial Penalty in 2015

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive and Kelsey Lang, MPP, Academy Manager, Quality and Payment Policy

If you have yet to report 2013 data for PQRS, you should consider the financial consequences of these three scenarios.

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Opinion

Are You Anancastic? Just a Little Bit Helps

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on physician compulsiveness.

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Current Perspective

Not Really Sunshine....

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President/CEO, on the Physician Payments Sunshine Act.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Well wishes.

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