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Wireless networking transforms health careTechnology is often seen as a means to decrease human interaction. Try calling your bank for an account balance. You may be irritated with the number of buttons you have to push to hear a computerized human voice return the numbers. Or a trip to the automated teller machine enables a simple bank transaction, but eliminates the chitchat with the neighborhood teller. While such technology may lack the "human touch," it does enhance the ability of the company to operate more efficiently.
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AAO's O.N.E. source for online education and resourcesThe academy has created a comprehensive online educational resource center for ophthalmologists. The Ophthalmic News & Education Network or O.N.E. is a powerful resource that will allow the Academy to share more of its resources with ophthalmologists around the world, helping them deliver the best possible eye care.
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NeuroOp Guru: Eye clues that signal neuroimaging in suspected neuro-Behcet diseaseIn cases with optic nerve hyperfluorescence or neurologic symptoms, prompt neuroimaging is warranted to rule out neuro-Behcet disease and guide multidisciplinary management.
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Flying solo poses challenges, flexibility and support vitalOperating a small practice may require physicians to wear many hats
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Creation of retinochoroidal anastomosis may help those with CRVOMexico City-Surgical treatment of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) by the creation of retinochoroidal anastomosis (RCA) may become an effective therapy for some patients with CRVO, according to Hugo Quiroz-Mercado, MD.
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Biologic agents treat ocular inflammatory diseaseEditor's Note: As defined by the FDA, the term "biologics" refers to a wide range of products that includes vaccines, blood and blood components, allergenics, somatic cells, gene therapy, tissues, and recombinant therapeutic proteins, such as monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments.
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Finding BalanceFor Robert Abel, MD, a curiosity about Eastern philosophy has led to greater balance in his life. Since he began participating in Tai Chi, his life has become more enjoyable and grounded.
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Femtosecond laser provides option of thinner LASIK flapsThere has been a recent trend toward thinner flaps for LASIK to decrease the risk of corneal ectasia following surgery. Other advantages exist as well for patients undergoing thin-flap LASIK.
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Primary posterior optic capture offers many advantages in cataract surgeryApproach enables patients to maintain best possible vision with one-time only procedure
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Ophthalmic viscosurgical device choices mean optimized outcomesThe large variety of available OVDs allows the surgeon to tailor the surgery to meet any specific needs a patient may have.
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Surgeon offers pearls for the EVO Visian ICLAccording to Mark Packer, MD, FACS, observations include key data points and clinical implications.
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Exposures of porous orbital implants can be avoidedIn the past decade, porous orbital implants have become the implant of choice for many surgeons managing the anophthalmic socket after enucleation or evisceration. By permitting fibrovascular ingrowth, these porous implants are better able to resist infection, migration, and extrusion when compared with acrylic or silicone implants.
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Dry-eye drops and the different implications for patientsImportant differences exist between the various classes of over-the-counter eye drops. Physicians play a vital role in explaining these differences, as well as their potential implications in the treatment of the symptoms of dry eye and other conditions, to patients. Educating patients about the available formulations not only may expedite the relief of their symptoms but also may save them time and money.
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Being an oculoplastic surgeon is a deliberate choiceRecently, I have heard oculoplastic surgeons voicing their concerns about the future of our profession. Many advise de-specializing to try to compete with other plastic surgeons. I advise trying to be the best in our area of expertise. We are privileged to be in the best specialty in medicine.
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Inhaled cocaine use linked to nonischemic vascular eventA 42-year-old Hispanic male presented complaining of decreased vision in his left eye. He noted that his vision in that eye had decreased suddenly three weeks earlier. The patient had low hyperopia. His medical, surgical, and family histories were unremarkable. He was using no medications and had no known drug allergies. Although he initially reported no significant social history, after more extensive questioning he admitted to the occasional inhalational use of cocaine. His most recent use was on the day prior to the onset of his visual disturbance.
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Raising cataract surgery procedure to an art and an experienceCustom-designed, lens-based surgery is a less interventional surgical option.
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Medicare fee schedule is déjà vu all over againUsing recent history as a guide, will Medicare cut physician payments by 24% in 2014?
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Hand-held optical coherence tomography device cleared for marketingThe FDA has cleared for marketing a hand-held spectral-domain ophthalmic imaging system that opens new doors to ophthalmologists to diagnose eye disease in infants, children, and disabled adults.
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Inhaled cocaine use linked to nonischemic vascular eventA 42-year-old Hispanic male presented complaining of decreased vision in his left eye. He noted that his vision in that eye had decreased suddenly three weeks earlier. The patient had low hyperopia. His medical, surgical, and family histories were unremarkable. He was using no medications and had no known drug allergies. Although he initially reported no significant social history, after more extensive questioning he admitted to the occasional inhalational use of cocaine. His most recent use was on the day prior to the onset of his visual disturbance.
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Accommodating IOL changes radius of surface curvatureAn accommodating IOL (NuLens, NuLens Ltd.) is one of the most exciting IOL technologies under development and research. This lens differs from single-optic and dual-optic accommodating IOL designs in that it changes its power during accommodative effort not by a movement in IOL optic position, but by a change in the radius of curvature of the optic surface.
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Multifocal ablations are option for correcting presbyopiaMultifocal ablations have been gaining ground for the correction of presbyopia in the past year. Here at the University of Ottawa we have been studying this approach with the VISX STAR S4 excimer laser, with promising results as many patients are able to achieve excellent near and distance acuity.
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Adrenaline RushTaking outdoor activities to an extreme is a way of life for William L. Benedict, MD. Whether it's kayaking, mountain biking, or snow skiing, he is constantly pushing his skills to the limit.
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Evolution brings greater safety profile to phakic IOLsBaltimore-All phakic IOLs are associated with potential problems, although evolution in implant design has been accompanied by declining complication rates, said Walter J. Stark, MD.
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Craniocervical arterial dissection a diagnostic challengeA craniocervical arterial dissection usually results from a tear in the intimal arterial layer. This tear allows the formation of a false lumen containing a clot, which can lead to thromboembolic complications (stroke). If the dissection is subintimal, stenosis of the artery is the likely end result. If it is subadventitial, the result is a "pseudo-aneurysm" (Figure 1).
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Neuroretinitis found to coexist with multiple sclerosisColumbia, MO-Neuroretinitis may be linked to multiple sclerosis in some patients, according to the results of a small case series. Further study, however, is warranted, reported Kyle Williams, MD.
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No consensus: Clinical trials wrestle with role of atropine in treating amblyopiaBaltimore-Amblyopia is a relatively common problem in children, but there is no consensus on the best treatment. Recently, there has been increasing interest in using atropine drops instead of patching, but they are not FDA approved for that indication, said Michael X. Repka, MD.
