A “deep learning system” can be taught to determine whether or not diabetic retinopathy is present across different ethnicities in a variety of settings.
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Optic Neuritis Widely Overdiagnosed, Study Suggests
Specialists could confirm the diagnosis of optic neuritis in only 40% of patients referred. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Advisers Urge Quick Action on MIPS Replacement Plan
MedPAC presses for replacement to Medicare doctor pay system that one adviser said should be in the ‘Bad Pay-for-Performance Hall of Fame.’ Medscape Medical News
Incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy Between T1DM and T2DM
A new study found a greater incidence of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 diabetics than in those with type 2, highlighting the importance of regular screening in these patients. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
How Your EHR Can Make Work Less Stressful and Help You More
Rather than rail against your EHR, you can make it work for you. There’s plenty you can do now to make your system more useful than you probably can imagine. Medscape Business of Medicine
5 Myths About Ocular Allergies
Are you aware of these misconceptions about ocular allergies? You may not be as savvy as you think. Medscape Optometry
Patient Factors, Postop Diplopia Tied to Dissatisfaction After Strabismus Surgery
Postoperative diplopia, depressive symptoms, “distressed” personality type, and visually obtrusive facial anomalies are associated with failure of strabismus surgery to improve patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL), researchers say.
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Legal Risks of Delegating Informed Consent to an NP or PA
Some physicians delegate all or part of the informed consent process to their nurse practitioner or physician assistant. But this could create problems for the physician. Medscape Business of Medicine
Tiny Medicare Raise Gets Tinier, Again
An annual 0.5% rate hike promised by MACRA wasn’t much to begin with. Physicians haven’t received it for 3 straight years, owing to Medicare math. Medscape Medical News
Minimally Invasive Brow Lifting Techniques
This article reviews the efficacy of several minimally invasive browpexy techniques to address brow ptosis. How do they measure up? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Eye to the Sky: Ophthalmologists Aided Hurricane Response
Eye care is one of the most common acute medical needs after natural disasters, and having a plan in place speeds aid. Medscape Medical News
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Retinal Degeneration
Retinal pigment epithelial cells derived from human embryonic stem cells can be safely transplanted into the eyes of patients with retinal degeneration, with early signs of vision gain. Medscape Medical News
Choose DMEK Over DSEK After Glaucoma Surgery
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty provides better outcomes than Descemet-stripping in patients requiring cornea transplant who have already had glaucoma surgery. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema Vastly Undertreated
Most patients with newly diagnosed diabetic macular edema are inadequately treated, according to findings from the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s IRIS Registry. Medscape Medical News
CMS Will See You Now
Physicians’ voices are going to be heard in Washington, DC, and regulatory burdens that are dragging down physicians’ practices will be eased, Seema Verma said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Medscape Medical News
Novel Intraocular Lens May Prevent Negative Dysphotopsia
A novel intraocular lens design appeared to prevent negative dysphotopsia after cataract surgery, according to prospective studies involving 100 patients. Medscape Medical News
Complement Inhibitor Fails in Trials for Geographic Atrophy
Complement inhibition as a means of halting the progression of geographic atrophy took a hit this week, with negative findings announced for two pivotal phase 3 clinical trials of lampalizumab. Medscape Medical News
Should Diplopia Be Handled Differently in Ambulatory Settings Versus the ED?
Diplopia-related healthcare visits are common in the U.S., but the cause of the disorder may differ between ambulatory settings and the emergency department (ED), and diagnostic investigations should be adapted accordingly, researchers in Michigan say….
How to Make Cataract Surgery Even Safer
Cataract surgery is a common and relatively safe procedure, but taking a few specific steps can help make it even safer, according to experts in Massachusetts. Reuters Health Information
Stem Cell Therapy Among Hot Topics at AAO 2017
A potential treatment for two eye conditions that currently have none — inherited retinal disease and dry age-related macular degeneration — will be among the most anticipated research presented at AAO 2017. Medscape Medical News