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Did JFK back pain cost his life?On Oct. 26, the federal government will release the last of the secret records on the Kennedy Assassination. Whatever revelations emerge from the estimated 3,600 files, one signature fact will remain: Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone gunman in Dealey Plaza. Still, new perspectives on the tragedy continue to surface, even after 50 years.
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Integrating new technology into busy ophthalmic ASCAdopting new technologies across multiple practices using a single ambulatory surgery center can be challenging. A systematic approach leverages technology champions, employs consistent communications, and provides administrative support to secure reimbursement.
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Tear osmolarity: Dry eye's 'vital sign'Hyperosmolarity emerges as key mechanism in TFOS DEWS II pathophysiology report
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Is your clinic prepared for the next natural disaster?When natural disasters strike, ophthalmologists can play a critical role in recovery through disaster response plans that maintain and restore clinic and hospital operations and provide outreach to the community.
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Four ocular surface health questions to consider before cataract surgeryA thorough investigation of ocular surface health and initiation of any necessary treatment is the first step toward successful cataract surgery.
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Is your clinic prepared for the next natural disaster?When natural disasters strike, ophthalmologists can play a critical role in recovery through disaster response plans that maintain and restore clinic and hospital operations and provide outreach to the community.
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New metrics, new therapies for dry eyeRecently, there has been a greater interest in metrics focused upon the impact of dry eye disease on everyday activities such as reading, driving, or use of various visual display devices. These efforts provide a “real-life” assessment of how dry eye disease impacts vision-related activities.
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Surveying the artificial tear landscapePatients use artificial tears for different reasons and diverse conditions. While available products supplement tear production and provide relief, few distinctions between drops have been clearly established. Recent studies show that direct comparison of a new product to an older, established one and use of “real-world” metrics can be most useful to prescribers.
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Unmet Needs and the Future of Wet AMD CareExpert panelists provide an overview of current unmet needs in wet AMD care and discuss the potential for improving clinical outcomes and treatment burden.
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Why market timing cannot beat a disciplined strategyIf investors are not in the market when it begins to move up again, they may miss a large gain. It is virtually impossible to accurately enter at the top or bottom of the market, especially consistently.
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Home-monitoring device may advance diagnostics, detection of AMDAn ophthalmologist shares the clinical benefits he has experienced with a home vision-monitoring device for his patients with age-related macular degeneration.
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Wearable technology expands mobility for visually impairedA novel assistive device may have the ability to restore significant vision to a population previously resigned to the debilitating effects of low vision.
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CXL demands continuity of careCrosslinking meets the previously unmet needs of progressive keratoconus patients and provides an opportunity to increase engagement with optometrists, explain John Berdahl, MD, and George O. Waring IV, MD.
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Laser therapy addresses bilateral glaucoma in single treatmentLaser therapy that approaches bilateral glaucoma in a single treatment provides greater efficacy for the practice and more convenience for patients.
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Finding the ideal mix-and-match IOL strategyTwo clinicians explore why an optimal visual solution for patients may be using both a low-add multifocal and an extended-range-of-vision lens.
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How to take the mystery out of the elective payment experience for patientsWhen patients pay for elective procedures, premium experience often falters.
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Finding the ideal mix-and-match IOL strategyTwo clinicians explore why an optimal visual solution for patients may be using both a low-add multifocal and an extended-range-of-vision lens.
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Tear volume – a neglected issue?Dry eye disease is one of the most common conditions encountered by eye care professionals, yet measurement of tear volume remains difficult. A newly developed tool is reliable and straightforward to use.
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How transcanalicular DCR helps nasolacrimal obstructionLaser-assisted transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that may yield a higher success rate than more traditional dacryocystorhinostomy approaches.
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What ophthalmologists are thankful forAs we sit down together with our families and friends for Thanksgiving dinner this year, we thought reflecting on the great innovations in the field of ophthalmology since the turn of this new century seemed timely (a topic that is a natural by-product of the marriage between a retinal surgeon and a pediatric ophthalmologist!).
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Innovation Series: AI’s impact on managing ocular surface disease with Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MDArtificial intelligence has the potential to improve ophthalmology practices by streamlining documentation, enhancing screening capabilities, and guiding more effective treatment decisions.
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Key Diagnostic Tests for Dry Eye EvaluationAlice Epitropoulos, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, share insights on the various diagnostic tests they employ for patients exhibiting dry eye symptoms.
