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/ September 2014

September 2014

Infectious Uveitis: New Challenges Emerge

The permeability of global boundaries means that syphilis and tuberculosis are back, and new pathogens are emerging. What are the leading etiologies? Web Extra: A discussion about biologics for noninfectious uveitis.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Transcanalicular Laser-Assisted Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy

Written By: Krishna Priya Kalyam, MD, Javier Fernandez-Vega, MD, Flora Levin, MD, Eric Baylin, MD, and J. Javier Servat, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A step-by-step presentation of this transcanalicular surgery that may resolve epiphora while minimizing scarring and bleeding.

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Clinical Update

Special Considerations in Cataract Surgery: Uveitis

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Interviewing Rosa A. Braga-Mele, MD, James P. Dunn Jr., MD, Thomas A. Oetting, MD, and Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD

Special considerations: surgery in the uveitis patient.

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Softening the Presbyopic Lens With a Femtosecond Laser

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer for Eyenet and Outlook
Interviewing Omid Kermani, MD, Ronald R. Krueger, MD, and Sunil Shah, MD

Softening the presbyopic lens with a femtosecond laser.

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Morning Rounds

Pain and Blurred Vision After Catching a Red Eye Flight

Written By: Louis Savar, MD, Patrick Coady, MD, and Rona Z. Silkiss, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

After getting home from the airport, the 32-year-old went to bed. The next morning, she awoke to pain, lid swelling, and blurry vision in her left eye. Web Extra: Further review of the literature.

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Blink

Pupillary Membrane

Written By: Brian E. Goldhagen, MD, and Alan N. Carlson, MD, Duke Eye Center, Durham, N.C., and photographed by Tiffanie Keaton, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

A 60-year-old woman underwent phacoemulsification with in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation in her left eye. At the completion of the procedure, stromal hydration of the wound was not sufficient to completely seal the incision.

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Journal Highlights

A Review of the Literature

Ophthalmology: Rituximab effective for refractory scleritis. ■ AJO: Three presbyopia-correcting IOLs compared. ■ JAMA Ophthalmology: Alteration of tear mucin 5AC in office workers using VDTs. And more.

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News in Review

Commentary and Perspectives

Pediatrics: New research on validity of telemedicine in ROP screening. ■ Retina: CATT investigates long-term visual loss in treated AMD. ■ Comprehensive: Evidence builds for education-myopia link. ■ Neuro-Ophthalmology: Factors linked with recovery from optic neuritis.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

What’s Happening: EyeCare America—30 years of volunteering. ■ D.C. Report: Update on the Sunshine Act. ■ Meet the nominees for the 2015 Academy Board of Trustees. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2014, 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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Savvy Coder

Recovery Audits, Part 1: RA Program 101

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive

Recently, the four CMS Recovery Audit entities (RAs) have had a huge impact, with far more ophthalmologists being subject to RA audits than ever before. What is the RA program, and who is your RA contractor? Find out here.

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Opinion

What’s in a Name? Inference Abounds

Richard P. Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Editor, on the naming of the Academy.

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Current Perspective

The Making of an Ophthalmologist

David W. Parke II, MD, Executive Vice President/CEO, on ophthalmic education and training.

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