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November 2022
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Shifting Patterns in Diagnosing and Treating OSSN

While surgical excision has traditionally been the gold standard for diagnosing and treating ocular surface squamous neoplasia, high-resolution imaging and topical therapies are increasingly popular as valuable and effective strategies.

Extra Content

E/M 2023—Starting Jan. 1, Streamlined Rules Apply Beyond the Office Setting

By Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, Academy Medical Director for Governmental Affairs and CPT Advisory Committee Member, and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

Jan. 1 will see big changes to the E/M documentation rules in a range of settings, from EDs to nursing facilities. (Published online ahead of print in January's EyeNet.)

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Vision Rehabilitation in Glaucoma Patients

By Angell Shi, MD, and Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Glaucoma is a leading cause of low vision. A look at the benefits of and barriers to vision rehabilitation.

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Clinical Update

Consensus Report Simplifies Dry Eye Diagnosis

By Victoria L. Wilcox, Contributing Writer, interviewing Ahmed Al-Ghoul, MD, MBA; Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD, LAC; Stephen Pflugfelder, MD; and Norihiko Yokoi, MD, PhD

Recent consensus statement aims to simplify diagnosis of dry eye.

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New Approaches to Securing Retinal Breaks During Surgery

By Annie Stuart, Contributing Writer, interviewing Matthew R. Starr, MD, Tomasz P. Stryjewski, MD, and Mudit Tyagi, MD

On the horizon: two new approaches for securing retinal breaks

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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

Intermittent Fasting May Lower AMD Risk, Eyewear and COVID-19 Infection, and More

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

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News in Review

Impact of Sleep Apnea on Retinal Microvasculature

Microvascular retinopathy associated with obstructive sleep apnea.

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Guidelines for Perioperative Management of Antithrombotics

New guidelines on perioperative antithrombotics from chest MDs.

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AI-Based Screening Tool Detects Homonymous Defects

Using AI to detect brain pathology on automated perimetry.

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Assessing Visual Issues Following Concussion

Assessing vision after mild traumatic brain injury.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Academy Vice President of Governmental Affairs Cathy Grealy Cohen retires. Tailored support for students from the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program. And more.

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Practice Perfect

Physician Be Mindful—Bring Awareness and Self-Compassion to Work and Life

By Mary Wade, MJ, Contributing Writer, interviewing Marion R. Munk, MD, PhD, Ravi D. Goel, MD, and Camille V. Palma, MD

Three ophthalmologists share tips that help them through their working day.

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Savvy Coder

Top Real-World Coding Competencies for Young Ophthalmologists—Part 1

By Janice Law, MD, Academy YO Committee Chair and Vice Chair for Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

A survival guide for those who are new to the intricacies of third-party reimbursement.

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Opinion

The Ophthalmic Canon: Read Like a Professor

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on reading ophthalmology articles not only broadly, but also critically and with deep observation.