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September 2020
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Neuro: How to Minimize Diagnostic Errors

In this month's feature, what you need to know about diagnosing neuro-ophthalmologic conditions and advice for the comprehensive ophthalmologist.

The September CME supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: The Evolving Glaucoma Therapy Paradigm: Moving Toward Sustained Drug Delivery in Glaucoma Management.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Diagnosis and Management of Keratoconus

Written By: Yan Nuzbrokh, BS, Eric Rosenberg, MD, and Alanna Nattis, MD
Edited By: Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Technological advancements have improved the early diagnosis and management of KC. An update.

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Clinical Update

Low Vision Options Expand

Written By: Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, Contributing Writer, interviewing Ashley D. Deemer, OD, FAAO, Mark S. Humayun, MD, PhD, Robert W. Massof, PhD, Lotfi B. Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH, Bernhard A. Sabel, PhD, and John D. Shepherd, MD

Virtual reality and augmented reality are leading to a boom in new devices. Plus: neuroplasticity research.

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Interpreting OCTA Artifacts

Written By: Rebecca Taylor, Contributing Writer, interviewing Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD, Srinivas Sadda, MD, and David Sarraf, MD

Why OCT angiography artifacts matter—and how to get better images. Web Extra: A summary of the artifacts found in the University of Wisconsin study.

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Morning Rounds

The Case of a Bulging Eye and Double Vision

Written By: Brett Gudgel, MD, James O’Brien, MD, Annie Moreau, MD, and Jo Elle G. Peterson, MD
Edited By: Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

His right eye, which had started “bulging” a month previously, had ductional deficits in all directions.

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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

COVID-19 Precautions for Eye Care Providers, IOP After Anti-VEGF Injections, 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

Immediate Rehab Can Save Vision After Stroke

After an occipital stroke, time is vision.

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Support Grows for Minimizing OR Waste

Cataract surgeons, OR nurses, and administrators are welcoming the opportunity to shrink their carbon footprint.

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Real-World Impact of IOP on RNFL Loss

In a cohort of real-world patients, the rate of glaucoma progression, as reflected in loss of RNFL thickness, was related to levels of IOP during follow-up.

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Shedding Light on DR After Cataract Surgery

Some evidence suggests that patients with diabetes are at increased risk of developing diabetic retinopathy following cataract surgery.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Dr. Michael Chiang appointed NEI director. EyeWiki contest winners. And more.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for AAO 2020 Virtual

The world’s largest ophthalmology meeting will be fully virtual for the first time this year. To help you navigate AAO 2020 Virtual, EyeNet provides the information that you’ll need, including deadlines, event previews, sneak peeks, and more.

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Practice Perfect

COVID-19 and Ophthalmology: The Pandemic’s Impact on Private Practices

Written By: Evan M. Chen, BS, and Ravi Parikh, MD, MPH

COVID-19’s financial impact on ophthalmology practices (May and July survey results).

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Savvy Coder

New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 2: How to Document the Retina Exam

Written By: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director, Coding and Reimbursement, and Eric P. Brinton, MD

Starting Jan. 1, CMS will streamline the documentation requirements.

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Opinion

Neuro-Ophthalmology’s SOS: Save Our Subspecialty

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on the present and future of neuro-ophthalmology.

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Current Perspective

An Open Letter to Congress: Medicare Payment Policies and a Tipping Point

Rising costs coupled with a possible decrease in Medicare reimbursement for cataract surgery could put ophthalmology practices in an untenable position.