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September 2021
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Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ophthalmology

From mentoring and recruitment to retention and organizational support, how to translate good intentions into concrete action.

The Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye Is Now Open

A brand-new facility to showcase the Academy Museum’s extensive collection is now open. What to expect.

Lunch in New Orleans

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

The September supplement from MedEdicus can be found here: Tearing Up—New and Emerging Therapy With Tear Stimulation for Dry Eye Disease.

Ophthalmic Pearls

Update on Ocular Ischemic Syndrome

By Mohamed Mohamed, MD, and Tahira Scholle, MD
Edited by Bennie H. Jeng, MD

Timely diagnosis of OIS is necessary to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality as well as to prevent permanent vision loss. What you need to know.

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Clinical Update

MD Roundtable, Part 2: Cataract Surgery in Eyes With Keratoconus or Corneal Grafts

By Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD, With Nicole R. Fram, MD, and Joshua C. Teichman, MD, MPH

Cataract surgery in compromised corneas, part 2: keratoconus and corneal grafts. Pearls from three experts.

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A Delicate Balance: Oculoplastic Surgery and Antithrombotic Medications

By Peggy Denny, Contributing Writer, interviewing Elizabeth A. Bradley, MD, John B. Holds, MD, and Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD

Among the challenges faced by oculoplastic surgeons, management of patients on antithrombotic agents is one of the most complex.

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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

Eye Shields for NFL Players, COVID-19’s Impact on Vision Scientists, 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

Adoptive Immunotherapy Targets CMV Retinitis

Infusions of cytotoxic T-cells are offering hope to patients who are refractory to or intolerant of current therapies for cytomegalovirus retinitis.

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Botox Versus Surgery for Strabismus

Extraocular muscle injection of botulinum toxin type A achieves a high rate of successful motor alignment comparable to eye muscle surgery in children and adults with nonparalytic, nonrestrictive horizontal strabismus.

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Update on Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery

An analysis of refractive outcomes after sequential bilateral cataract surgery revealed that surgery performed on both eyes on the same day was associated with worse visual acuity than was delayed sequential surgery.

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Academy Notebook

News, Tips, Resources

Successful matches for Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program graduates. Life Achievement Honor Award recipients.

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Destination AAO

Get Ready for New Orleans

In each issue leading up to AAO 2021, 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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Practice Perfect

MIPS 2021—Don’t Overlook Corrections to the Quality Measure Benchmarks

By Chris McDonagh, EyeNet Senior Editor

This summer, CMS announced wholesale changes to the quality measure benchmarks in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

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Savvy Coder

Back to the Basics—Coding for Refractions Using CPT Code 92015 (Tip: Rules Vary!)

By Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement

A guide to the widely varying rules for CPT code 92015. Web Extra: Three scenarios in which you can charge a cataract patient out of pocket for ORA.

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Opinion

Ophthalmologist the Younger

Ruth D. Williams, MD, Chief Medical Editor, on the contribution of YOs around the world.

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Current Perspective

Lessons Learned in D.C.

David W. Parke II, MD, Academy CEO, on access to congressional offices and building personal relationships.

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Letters

Thoughts From Your Colleagues

Self-interest is not controlled by disclosures. CME content should be industry-free.

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