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/ September 2017

September 2017

Patient Adherence

How well do your glaucoma patients adhere to their eyedrop regimen? This month’s feature takes a look at potential solutions to the problem of nonadherence as well as new drug delivery systems in the pipeline.

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

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Retinopathy

Written By: Saira Khanna, BA, Alex Ringeisen, MD, and Mihai Mititelu, MD, MPH
Edited By: Sharon Fekrat, MD, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A look at diagnosis and treatment for several subtypes of this retinal degenerative disorder.

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Clinical Update

Does PERG Have a Role in the Glaucoma Clinic?

Written By: Nicola Parry, Contributing Writer, interviewing Brian A. Francis, MD, MS, Joseph Panarelli, MD, and Harry A. Quigley, MD

Early adopters discuss the role of in-clinic pattern electroretinography devices for diagnosis of glaucoma patients. Web Extra: Find out how to use the icVEP functionality of the EvokeDx.

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Treating Macular Edema After BRVO: A Recap of the Evidence

Written By: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Justis P. Ehlers, MD, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, and Scott D. Schoenberger, MD

Evaluating the evidence on treating macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of Ptosis With a Pedigree

Written By: Matthew R. Denny, MD, and Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS
Edited By: Steven J. Gedde, MD

The 70-year-old man had undergone ptosis surgery a decade ago. Why were his lids droopy again?

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Blink

Can You Guess September's Mystery Condition?

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

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Journal Highlights

The Global Burden of Cataract, Collagen Cross-Linking for Corneal Ectasia, 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

Bevacizumab for ROP: Low Doses Prove Effective

Anti-VEGF injections for ROP: an evidence-based assessment.

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Handheld Device Aids in Detecting Eyelid and Conjunctival Tumors

Confocal microscope helps in ocular tumor diagnosis.

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Look Beyond IOP to Measure Surgical Success

Low IOP after trabeculectomy: Who’s at risk?

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Unique Retinal Lesions Found in Ebola Survivors

Novel lesions noted in Ebola virus survivors.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

This year’s Laureate: Irene H. Maumenee, MD. How EyeCare America saved one woman from possible blindness.

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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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Savvy Coder

How to Use the ICD-10 Codes for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Written By: Flora Lum, MD, Michael X. Repka, MD, and Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS

From geographic atrophy to choroidal neovascularization and staging to laterality—a quick guide to coding for AMD.

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Opinion

Is Medicare Advantage Driving You Crazy?

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on how this insurance plan is affecting ophthalmologists.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Empowering the visually impaired. Incivility and tardiness.

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