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October 2018
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The New World of Virtual Reality

Virtual reality technology is showing promise in augmenting traditional assessment and interventional strategies. A look at some lines of investigation.

Ultra-Widefield Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging

Recent technological advances in fundus autofluorescence and the advent of ultra-widefield imaging are providing insights into retinal physiology and pathophysiology

Lunch in Chicago

Don't miss the EyeNet Corporate Lunches on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

And finally, the October CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Targeting Anterior Uveitis: A Focus on Iontophoresis and Other Advanced Technologies.

Publications for This Year's AAO

EyeNet Keeps You Up to Date in Chicago

Start preparing for AAO 2018 with the Guide to Exhibitors, and with the “Best of” reprints to help refresh your memory on recent clinical developments in 3 subspecialties. During the meeting, come back to view the AAO 2018 News tabloids (available in print onsite in Chicago and online beginning Oct. 26) and AAO 2018 Daily (emailed and available online starting Oct. 26). They are instrumental to staying informed about meeting-related news and events.

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Ophthalmic Pearls

Management of Proliferative Sickle Cell Retinopathy

By Mashal Akhter, MD, Michelle W. Latting, MD, and Adrienne W. Scott, MD
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

Pathophysiology, imaging, and treatment of this vision-threatening disease.

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Clinical Update

Trabeculectomy-Induced Hypotony: When and How to Intervene

By Jennifer S. Griffin, MS, Contributing Writer, interviewing Joseph Caprioli, MD, Catherine Green, FRANZCO, and Joel Schuman, MD

Your questions about trabeculectomy-induced hypotony answered. Web Extra: Ruth D. Williams, MD, interviews Anne Louise Coleman, MD, PhD, about ocular hypotony.

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Prescribing Pediatric Spectacles: More Than Meets the Eye

By Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, Contributing Writer, interviewing Sean P. Donahue, MD, PhD, Jane C. Edmond, MD, Jonathan M. Holmes, MD, and Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA

What to consider before prescribing spectacles for kids.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Enigmatic Lid Swelling

By April Lao, MD, Priya Sahu, MD, and Bruce Barron, MD
Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient didn’t respond to IV antibiotics or corticosteroids—what’s your diagnosis?

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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

Prolonged Reading Worsens Dry Eye, An Enhanced Screening Model for ROP, and More

Our editors summarize the most exciting studies from Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Ophthalmology Retina, American Journal of Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, and other journals.

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News in Review

Cornea Grafts: Ensuring Success

Graft failure after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty is more likely if the donor has diabetes or pseudophakic/aphakic corneal edema and if there were complications during the surgery.

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Sustained-Release Travoprost: Data at 12 Months

iDose, a travoprost-eluting intraocular implant, is safe and effective in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension during a phase 2 clinical trial.

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Botox Effective for Dry Eye and Photophobia

Doctors have been using botulinum toxin A to treat everything from facial wrinkles to strabismus. Now add photophobia and dry eye to the list.

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Macular Edema in NIU: New Rx, New Delivery Method

Suprachoroidal injections of a proprietary suspension of triamcinolone acetonide might present clinicians with a new treatment for the macular edema that can persist in patients with noninfectious uveitis.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

New mentoring program. Make these MIPS deadlines to avoid penalties. Hear from 2019 Academy Board nominees.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2018, EyeNet will provide you with the information you’ll need to hit the ground running when you arrive in Chicago—including a heads-up on deadlines, event previews, interviews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

How to Use IRIS Registry/EHR Integration to Boost Practice Performance

By Molly Peltzman, Iris Registry Manager, and Flora Lum, MD, Academy Vice President, Quality and Data Science Division, interviewing Bonnie Allen, Ufuk Fusun Cardakli, MD, Michele Huskins, Jennifer Laing, and Karen Potts

Proven strategies for IRIS Registry/EHR integrated users.

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Savvy Coder

Premium IOLs—A Legal and Ethical Guide to Billing Medicare Beneficiaries

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement; David B. Glasser, MD, Academy Secretary for Federal Affairs; Cherie McNett, Academy Director of Health Policy; Mara Pearse Burke, Academy Ethics Program Manager; and Michael X. Repka, MD, Academy Medical Director for Governmental Affairs

Billing do’s and don’ts.

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Opinion

What’s an Ophthalmologist Doing on Instagram?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on a powerful venue for physicians to share medical information and engage with followers.

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Current Perspective

ACOs: The One-Third of 1% Solution?

David W. Parke II, MD, CEO, on the savings of Accountable Care Organizations.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Single-payer health care: the next logical step. Progress for inclusivity.

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