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When Is Nystagmus Dangerous?

MAR 09, 2020 Written By: Melinda Y Chang, MD in Residents, Features

Nystagmus can be easily identified in patients, but differentiating between dangerous and benign types can be challenging. Here are a few pearls to aid in your decision to order neuroimaging or other tests when you encounter nystagmus.

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6 Pearls for Identifying Occult Disease in Patients With Unexplained Vision Loss

FEB 11, 2020 Written By: Andrew Melson, MD in Features

Eye care providers are often perplexed when visual complaints do not correlate with their exam findings. Here are six clinical tips to help you identify occult disease in patients with a seemingly normal exam.

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Video: Private Equity Practices — What to Consider

FEB 01, 2020 in Features, Business and Management, Annual Meeting

Brad Kligman, MD, and Andrea A. Tooley, MD, discuss what young ophthalmologists should consider when getting a job at a private equity practice.

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Video: How to Find Your First Job

JAN 03, 2020 in Features, Annual Meeting, Business and Management

What does it take to enter ophthalmology as a new practitioner? Brad Kligman, MD, and Andrea A. Tooley, MD, a member of the Academy's YO Info editorial board, discuss challenges facing YOs starting out in their profession, including tips on finding a job and negotiating a contract with a new practice.

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Insider’s Guide to AAO 2019 in San Francisco

SEP 17, 2019 Written By: Catherine Q Sun, MD, Meron Haile, MD, Davin C Ashraf, MD, Michelle Yun Peng, MD in Annual Meeting, Features

San Francisco-based young ophthalmologists reveal the city's hot spots and share insider tips on restaurants, hikes and can't-miss scenery during AAO 2019.

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Implementing Telemedicine in a Developing Country

SEP 16, 2019 Written By: David Rivera De La Parra, MD in Features, Tech and Science

Five years ago, after finishing my international retina fellowship at UCLA, I returned to Mexico City and started working in a diabetes clinic. Initially, I was not aware of the potential benefits of telemedicine screening programs. I now believe that telemedicine technologies will be essential for detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

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SOE Mini Exchange Program Matches YOs

JUL 10, 2019 Written By: Marie Louise Roed Rasmussen MD PHD in Features

In 2015, during the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) Congress in Vienna, an idea was born: a two-year mini-exchange program where young ophthalmologists are paired, then travel to each other’s home countries for a two- to three-day experience. This year, the program matched Drs. Elisabeth Romundstad of Norway and Joanna Przybek-Skrzypecka of Poland.

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Podcast: Leadership and Mentoring

JUL 03, 2019 in Residents, Features

Leadership and Mentoring is a podcast for residents from YO Info, providing pearls from three Academy leaders: Ruth Williams, MD, Academy past president and EyeNet chief medical editor, Tamara Fountain, MD, Academy 2020 president-elect nominee, and Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at University of Chicago.

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PAAO 2019 Program in Mexico Highlights YOs

JUN 13, 2019 Written By: Natasha Ferreira Santos Da Cruz, MD in Features

The 2019 PAAO Congress held May 25 to 28 in Cancun, Mexico served as a hallmark for YOs. Because of the work of the PAAO YO Executive Committee, it offered YOs new and exciting activities and an attractive scientific program. Here are the highlights.

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Video: Robert Hogan Knox, MD, on the Scope of Practice Battle in Alabama

MAY 16, 2019 in Advocacy, Features

Robert Hogan Knox, MD, discusses the importance of defeating SB 114, a proposed bill in his home state of Alabama that would expand optometrists’ scope of practice. Learn about his strategies to fight it.

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About YO Info

YO Info

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

YO Info Editorial Board

James G. Chelnis, MD - Chair
Andrew W. Francis, MD
Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA
Natasha V. Nayak-Kolomeyer, MD
Evan Silverstein, MD
Rachel Simpson, MD
Nandini Venkateswaran, MD
Victoria H. Yom, MD

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