Ophthalmologists might be better able to identify those who are most at risk of having Sjogren’s syndrome by including tests for 2 autoimmune antibodies when testing patients with dry eye. Medscape Medical News
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Hidden Dangers in Physician Employment Contracts
Doctors are excited when they get a new job, but there may be elements in the contract that could zap them when they least expect it. An expert in physician contracts tells what to look out for. Medscape Business of Medicine
Hidden Dangers in Physician Employment Contracts
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Scrapping Consultations Blew Medicare Budget
CMS stopped paying for consultations in 2010 but raised office visit fees, thinking it would be a wash. It wasn’t, says a new study that pinpoints higher coding as a reason why. Medscape Medical News
25 Hospitals Get Failing Grade on Safety by Quality Group
Hospitals given failing scores by the Leapfrog Group include the University of California Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles and 4 hospitals in Chicago. Medscape Medical News
Better IOL Position, Better Vision After Cataract Surgery
Is femtosecond laser-assisted refractive cataract surgery the answer in making patients happier with their postoperative vision? Medscape Ophthalmology
The Very Serious Issue of Physician Burnout
Dr. Seth Bilazarian talks about the problem of burnout among 46% of physicians and offers several reasons why it is happening, Medscape Cardiology
The Very Serious Issue of Physician Burnout
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Lid-parallel Conjunctival Folds and Dry Eye
How well does the LIPCOF test work in diagnosing dry eye disease? Is it considered to be an effective diagnostic tool? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Macular Detachment: Early Repairs Might Improve Vision
If corrective surgery is performed soon after symptoms begin, patients with macular detachment can experience slow improvements in visual acuity over the next year. Medscape Medical News
Why Are MDs Burning Out in Record Numbers?
Physician burnout rates are at an all-time high, and greater than average suicide rates are just one of its consequences. Expert Dr. Paul Griner talks about burnout and how doctors can combat it. Medscape Medical News
A New Chapter in Retinal Disease Therapy
Exciting developments in the treatment of retinal diseases were unveiled at this year’s meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond laser cataract surgery is potentially a major advance in terms of accuracy and precision, but how necessary is it if results are already very good? Medscape Ophthalmology
A New Chapter in Retinal Disease Therapy
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Modern Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma specialists discuss the latest innovations in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and whether the latest toy is necessary. Medscape Ophthalmology
AAO 2012 Wrap-up: Taking Ophthalmology to the Next Level
If you missed AAO 2012, don’t miss this summary of the latest innovations in ophthalmology. Find out what the buzz is all about. Medscape Ophthalmology
Modern Glaucoma Management
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Aflibercept for Macular Degeneration Maintains Improvement
VIEW 1 and VIEW 2 follow-up at 96 weeks showed maintenance of visual acuity, but less frequent dosing is possible with aflibercept vs ranibizumab. Medscape Medical News
Total Iron, Calcium Intake Linked to Glaucoma Risk
NHANES data suggest that persons with the highest total intake of these nutrients were most likely to develop glaucoma. Medscape Medical News