Adapting EHR in the Subspecialty Practice
Our system required some customizing, but it is now a valuable adjunct to our diagnostic technology.
By JAIME JIM
Avoiding Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Injections
A review with a focus on data from the DRCR.net.
Coding Q & A
Unusual Vitreoretinal Surgical Coding Queries
Controversies in Care
An Approach to Genetic Testing for AMD
Current Status of the Use Of Gene Therapy in Ophthalmology
Four retinal diseases could see genetic therapies sooner rather than later.
Does Surgery Have a Future in Retina Care?
Advancements in medical treatments mean less time in the OR for retina specialists.
Focus On
Multimodal Imaging System Guides Doctors
Fundus Autofluorescence: An Emerging Window on the Retina
Fundus autofluorescence patterns extend your retinal diagnostic reach.
Guidelines for Preventing Blindness From Retinopathy of Prematurity
Recommendations from the Early Treatment for ROP study.
Optical Coherence Tomography In Macular Hole Management
Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative roles
Postoperative Vitreous Hemorrhages Remain an Issue in Severe Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Adequate intraoperative viewing of the anterior vitreous base can prevent many POVHs.
Subspecialty News
Danger of driving with blind spots; Pill for dry AMD advances; What’s next in wet AMD therapy? And more.
By Jerry Helzner, contributing editor
Upfront
Compounding the Problem
Combination Therapy for Difficult Cases
Reducing the treatment burden is a key potential advantage.
RVO and Macular Edema: Challenges and Opportunities
The likelihood of preserving vision increases with new treatment options.