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/ November 2017

November 2017
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Artificial Intelligence

An overview of the quickly evolving world of deep learning, with an update on how it’s furthering research on diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Slit-Lamp Photography: The Smart Way

An ophthalmic photographer shows how to use your phone to get great photos.

The Best of EyeNet: Retina

Read EyeNet Selections: Retina 2017 for a convenient, at-a-glance reference on the important discoveries and advancements in the field.

And finally, the November CME supplement from USC Roski Eye Institute and Keck School of Medicine of USC can be found here: Challenging Eye Care.

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 AAO 2017 News (available in print onsite and online beginning Nov. 10) and AAO 2017 Daily (emailed and available online Nov. 10-13). They are instrumental to staying informed about meeting-related news and events.

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Ophthalmic Pearls

The TFOS Dry Eye Workshop II: Key Updates

Written By: James P. Winebrake, BS, Owen J. Drinkwater, BS, BA, Ashley R. Brissette, MD, MSC, and Christopher E. Starr, MD
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A summary of key updates from the Dry Eye Workshop II.

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Clinical Update

Clear Lens Extraction: First-Line Treatment for Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma?

Written By: Michael P. Mott, Contributing Writer, interviewing Ahmad A. Aref, MD, Augusto Azuara-Blanco, PhD, and Steven J. Gedde, MD

Why you should consider clear-lens extraction for some glaucoma patients.

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MD Roundtable: OCT Evaluation of the Optic Nerve in Children

Written By: David A. Plager, MD, with Fiona E. Costello, MD, and Sharon F. Freedman, MD

Part 1 of 2: Three experts discuss how they obtain and interpret OCT data for the pediatric population. Web Extra: Listen to the roundtable.

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DRIL a Robust Biomarker for DME

Written By: Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer, interviewing Gaurav K. Shah, MD, Rishi Singh, MD, and Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

Learn about a biomarker for visual acuity in diabetic macular edema patients.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Bitemporal Visual Field Defects

Written By: Jamie Lea Schaefer, MD, Gareth Lema, MD, PhD, and Sangita P. Patel, MD, PhD
Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

The 47-year-old had dry eye disease secondary to Sjögren syndrome. She had recently started hydroxychloroquine therapy.

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Blink

Can You Guess November's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, the Opioid Crisis, 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

Femtosecond Laser Corrects Power of Implanted IOL

Using the femtosecond laser to adjust implanted IOLs.

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Novel Device Proves Effective for Dry Eye

Intranasal tear stimulation for dry eye.

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Lamina Cribrosa May Warn of VF Loss

Can the lamina cribrosa curvature index predict disease progression?

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IRIS Registry Mined for Insights

Macular edema treatment, revision of macular surgery: data from the IRIS Registry.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Member survey results. Academy teams with Nevada society to help veterans. D.C. Report: Collaboration fuels blepharoplasty win.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for New Orleans

In each issue leading up to AAO 2017, EyeNet will provide you with the information you’ll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in New Orleans—including a heads-up on deadlines, event previews, interviews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

Physician Wellness: How to Avoid the High Cost of Physician Burnout

Written By: Leslie Burling-Phillips, interviewing Brad H. Feldman, MD, Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD, and Colin P. West, MD, PhD

Tips to promote well-being.

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Savvy Coder

MIPS—Today’s To-Do List: Avoid the Payment Penalty

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Director of Coding and Reimbursement, and Chris McDonagh, Senior Editor, Eyenet Magazine

Did You Miss the Oct. 2 Deadline for MIPS? No worries; you can still avoid the penalty.

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Opinion

Coping With a Toxic Colleague

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on disruptive MDs.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Support groups for the visually impaired. CRAO: further thoughts.

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