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EyeNet Magazine

/ October 2015

October 2015

Case Studies of Optic Disc Edema

The differential for a swollen optic disc can be extensive. The experts present 4 sample cases of this crucial—and potentially confusing—sign.

Wanted: Nominations for EyeNet Chief Medical Editor. After 14 years at the helm of EyeNet magazine, Dr. Richard Mills is stepping away as Chief Medical Editor. The Academy is seeking candidates to take on the role in early 2016. Interested? Contact Jane Aguirre, publisher, at jaguirre@aao.org.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Electromagnetic Image-Guided Orbital Decompression

Written By: Maxwell Elia, MD, and J. Javier Servat, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A step-by-step overview on using this 3-D navigational technique to reduce risk in complex orbital surgery.

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Clinical Update

FDA Cautiously Expands Compassionate Access

Written By: Marianne Doran, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Nancy M. Holekamp, MD, Andrew G. Lee, MD, Samuel Masket, MD, and Kevin M. Miller, MD

In a move that could ease the burden on physicians who are seeking a compassionate use exemption for their patients, the FDA is in the process of streamlining the entire application process. Web Extra: An overview of FDA terminology.

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Searching for Ocular Evidence of Early Alzheimer Disease

Written By: Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD
Interviewing Brandon A. Ally, PhD, Keith L. Black, MD, Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, and Eleonora Lad, MD, PhD

Although definitive tests to diagnose Alzheimer disease in its earliest stages remain elusive, recent developments in identifying retinal biomarkers are reenergizing the quest, shifting the spotlight from the brain to the eye. Web Extra: Additional observations.

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Morning Rounds

A Case of a Migrating White Retinal Lesion

Written By: Alanna Nattis, DO, Paymohn Mahdavi, MD, and Robert Josephberg, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

Vision in his right eye started to deteriorate 10 days after a seizure. He suffered occasional headaches and discomfort of the right brow, but no eye pain.

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Blink

Choroidal Osteoma

Written By: Alberto Collado Solórzano, MD, and Jose Luis Rodríguez Loaiza, MD, and photographed by Miguel Aguilar, Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Mexico City

A 33-year-old woman from a rural area outside of Mexico City was referred to us for bilateral progressive vision loss, which began 20 years ago.

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Journal Highlights

Ophthalmology

Impairments in dark adaptation in AMD patients. Electronic health records: Financial return and effect on productivity. Risk factors, outcomes for multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas keratitis. Intraoperative OCT in children with anterior segment anomalies.

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American Journal of Ophthalmology

Disease burden in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Corneal collagen cross-linking for progressive corneal ectasia. Retinal toxicity from high-dose hydroxychloroquine. Cataract surgery outcomes in glaucomatous eyes.

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JAMA Ophthalmology

Cost-related medication nonadherence and cost savings in patients with glaucoma. Behavioral intervention and rates of dilated fundus examination. Elevated IOP after intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide.

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Roundup of Other Journals

Reduced dermal and orbicularis thickness from topical prostaglandins. Psoriasis and uveitis. Oxygen therapy reduces corneal edema after cataract surgery.

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News in Review

Cataract Sx & NSAIDs: What the Data Show

The published evidence fails to support the use of topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for long-term benefit in visual acuity outcome after routine cataract surgery.

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New Criteria for Earlier, More Accurate Dx of NMO

Recently revised diagnostic criteria for neuromyelitis optica, now called neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, should make it easier for ophthalmologists to identify optic neuritis caused by this inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Web Extra: 2015 IPND Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Criteria.

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HZO Hits Younger Patients

Since finishing his cornea fellowship in 1993, James Chodosh, MD, has noticed a dramatic change in the age distribution of patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

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Steroid Overuse in India

A study of childhood glaucoma in India presents sobering statistics on blindness in children treated with topical steroids.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Coming next month: Revamped patient education videos. Ask the Ethicist: Use of mobile devices in clinical care. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Las Vegas: Part 5

Last day to register online: Oct. 21. The Mobile Meeting Guide is now available. Purchase Orbital Gala tickets by Nov. 9. And more.

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Practice Perfect

How to Select a Patient Portal

Written By: Leslie Burling-Phillips, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Mary Becka, Denise Fridl, COT, COE, and Ron Sterling, CPA, MBA

Pick a portal that integrates well with your existing systems.

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Savvy Coder

Nuances of Reimbursement, Part 2

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Director, Coding and Reimbursement, and Jenny Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, Coding Specialist

From bilateral procedures to payer rules for Eye codes—some quick tips.

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Opinion

Drug Value Pricing: A Way to Stop the Upward Cost Spiral?

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on the trajectory of drug expense in the United States.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Corrections. Some clarifications. Authors’ reply.

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