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/ September 2016

September 2016

Bionic Vision

This month’s feature looks at the development of electronic surrogates for sight.

Also, be sure to check out EyeNet’s Guide for the Young Ophthalmologist.

Finally, the September CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Improving Recognition and Management of Dry Eye Disease: The Burden of Dry Eye Disease in the 21st Century.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Blepharochalasis Syndrome

Written By: Meron Haile, MD, and Rona Z. Silkiss, MD
Edited by Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

Learn about the differential diagnosis, pathology, and management of this eyelid disorder.

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Clinical Update

The Nonverbal Eye Exam: Mixing Compassion, Patience, and Ingenuity

Written By: Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, Contributing Writer, interviewing Mary Louise Z. Collins, MD, Joseph L. Demer, MD, PhD, and Amy K. Hutchinson, MD

The need for clinicians who are skilled in the art of the nonverbal exam is growing. Here are some tips for handling these challenging situations. Web Extra: Additional clinical tips.

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Military Members Turn to Refractive Surgery to Improve Readiness

Written By: Diane Angelucci, Contributing Writer for Refractive Surgery Outlook, interviewing Capt. Elizabeth Hofmeister, MD, MC, USN, and Françoise Froussart-Maille, MD, MSc

The role and importance of LASIK and PRK in the armed forces.

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Catching CNV Early With At-Home Monitoring

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Emily Y. Chew, MD, Michael J. Elman, MD, George Mavro, and George E. Sanborn, MD

A look at 2 alternatives to the Amsler grid.

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Morning Rounds

A Case of Unusual Retinal Hemorrhages

Written By: Justin Yamanuha, MD, and Harish Raja, MD
Edited by Steven J. Gedde, MD

The patient felt weak, bruised easily, and was about to start radiation treatment. Web Extra: Additional OCT images and more.

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Blink

Inadvertent Subretinal Triamcinolone Injection

Written By: Pooja Bansal, MD, Amod Gupta, MD, Reema Bansal, MD, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Photos by Arun Kapil

A 38-year-old phakic woman with intermediate uveitis was referred following inadvertent subretinal triamcinolone acetonide injection in her left eye.

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Journal Highlights

Giant Cell Arteritis, IOL Biofilms, Zika Virus, and More

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

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News in Review

Progress in Axon Regeneration

Promising research on optic nerve regeneration.

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Possible New Role for Bupropion?

Bupropion use associated with lower risk of glaucoma.

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PCR Boosts Risk of Early Retinal Detachment

A closer look at risk factors for pseudophakic retinal detachment.

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Africa: Sight-Threatening DR on the Rise

Malawi study finds increase in sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Dr. Bartley named next CEO of ABO. Board of Trustees nominees: candidates’ views. D.C. Report: The Academy influences MIPS.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for Chicago

In each issue leading up to AAO 2016, 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

MIPS Primer, Part 2—the Proposed Rules for Resource Use, ACI, and CPIAs

Written By: Rebecca Hancock, Chris McDonagh, and Cherie Mcnett

CMS is replacing the Value-Based Modifier program and the electronic health record meaningful use program, as well as adding a new reporting category: Clinical Practice Improvement Activities. Web Extra: A summary of the payment adjustment methodology and more.

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Savvy Coder

New ICD-10 Codes for Diabetic Retinopathy and AMD

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

On Oct. 1, you will need to start using these new codes.

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Opinion

Learning From the Millennials

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on how your youngest colleagues and employees are changing ophthalmology.

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Current Perspective

Beer and Health Care

David W. Parke II, MD, CEO, on consolidation and its impact on medicine.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Lens regeneration: Some caveats.

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