Removing a retained lens fragment right away makes intuitive sense, but is waiting really a bad idea? Medscape Ophthalmology
Beware of government’s authority to suspend Medicare payments
Early in 2011 CMS published regulations that went virtually unnoticed by the provider community, but could have a profound impact on any provider affected by them.Under the provisions of Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, section 405.371, either CMS or a Medicare contractor may suspend all Medicare payments to a provider if CMS or the contractor has “reliable information” that an overpayment exists, or that there is suspected fraud based on a “credible allegation of fraud.”
Imaging the Posterior Segment of the Eye using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography in Myopic Glaucoma Eyes: Comparison with Enhanced-Depth Imaging – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To compare the detection rates of identifying the posterior border of the sclera and lamina cribrosa and measurement reproducibility of scleral and laminar thicknesses using enhanced depth imaging (EDI) of Heidelberg Spectralis optic…
Hemianopia patients confirm prism benefits
Results from a crossover trial confirm anecdotal reports that patients with homonymous hemianopia benefit from wearing peripheral prism glasses.
Success of supplementation linked to genetic risk factors for AMD progression
Nutritional supplementation may inhibit progression of age-related macular degeneration in patients with specific genetic risk factors for the disease, according to a study.
Ocular Surgery News to live blog from Ophthalmology Innovation Summit
Ocular Surgery News will be live blogging from the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit on Thursday in New Orleans before the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Go to healio.com/ophthalmology to find out information on key presentations and speakers throughout the day.