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October 2017
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The Lowdown on High-Tech IOLs

For curious U.S. ophthalmologists, this month’s feature takes look at several lenses available overseas that represent potentially significant advances in IOL technology.

Be sure to check out EyeNet’s MIPS Manual: A Primer and Reference. Browse online or download it as a 48-page PDF.

The October CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Individualizing New Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches for Glaucoma.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Posteriorly Dislocated Lenses

By Yu Qiang Soh, MD, Daniel S.W. Ting, MD, PhD, and Edmund Y.M. Wong, FRCS(Ed)
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, PhD

Risk factors, clinical presentation, and management of a posteriorly dislocated crystalline lens or IOL.

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Clinical Update

Molecularly Targeted Cancer Drugs and Ocular Toxicity

By Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, interviewing M. Tariq Bhatti, MD, Frederick W. Fraunfelder, MD, MBA, and April K.S. Salama, MD

Molecularly targeted cancer drugs are revolutionizing oncology—and raising the risk of new ocular side effects. An overview.

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Low Vision Drivers: The Ophthalmologist’s Role and Responsibility

By Leslie Burling-Phillips, interviewing Rhonda Dalyai, MA, TVI, CDI, Charles P. Huss, COMS, Cynthia Owsley, PhD, MSPH, and John D. Shepherd, MD

What ophthalmologists need to know to help low vision patients drive safely.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of a Second-Look Surprise

She said that her painful right eye felt swollen and her vision seemed “greased over.”

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Blink

Can You Guess October's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

Disparities in Glaucoma Care, the Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Retinopathy, 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

Bacterium Protects Against Other Microbes

The mucosal surface of a healthy eye is awash in a stew of antimicrobial molecules and immune cells that can boost the eye’s immunological defenses against other infections.

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Physical Activity and AMD Risk

A more active lifestyle was independently associated with lower odds of both the early and late forms of AMD.

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FLIO Images Earliest Retinal Changes

A look at the novel technique known as FLIO.

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Genetic Testing: What to Order

Home in on diagnosis before ordering genetic testing.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Board of Trustees nominees: candidates’ views. D.C. Report: A push for zero penalties for 2019.

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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

How to Boost Website Accessibility for Those With Low Vision or No Vision

By Leslie Burling-Phillips, Contributing Writer, interviewing Brad Martin and Stephen M. Sullivan, PhD

Make your website more accessible for those with low vision or no vision. Web Extra: Learn what Facebook has done to boost accessibility.

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Savvy Coder

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

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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From Bundled Codes to Foiled Surgeries: Test Your Coding Competency, Part 2

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Director of Coding; Jenny Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, Academy Coding Specialist; Elizabeth Cottle, CPC, OCS; Joy Woodke, COE, OCS; and Matthew Baugh, MHP, COT, OCS

Tackle 9 questions, from bundled codes to foiled surgeries.

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Opinion

Solo Practice in Ophthalmology: Resisting the Tides?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on the state of the solo clinician.

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Current Perspective

Direct-to-Consumer Advertising in the Molecular Era

David W. Parke II, MD, CEO, on consumer-initiated genetic testing.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Gene expression profiling in uveal melanoma. Bypassing progressive zonular weakness.

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The Lowdown on High-Tech IOLs

Ophthalmic Pearls

Clinical Update

Morning Rounds

Blink

Journal Highlights

News in Review

Academy Notebook

Destination AAO

Practice Perfect

Savvy Coder

Opinion

Current Perspective

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