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VEGF Inhibitors in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema This new study takes a look at whether VEGF inhibitors are a viable alternative to other options, such as photocoagulation, in the treatment of diabetic macular edema.
The British Journal of Ophthalmology, February 6, 2012
Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe Harbors New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance.
Medscape Medical News, February 3, 2012
$How to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract Surgery$ How to Improve Refractive Outcomes After Cataract Surgery What do you do when the refractive outcome after cataract surgery does not meet your target? Dr. Roger Steinert offers advice on how to best manage these cases and fine-tune the results.
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 3, 2012
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Is Not Just for the Elderly How have the chicken pox and shingles vaccines affected the incidence and severity of herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 24, 2012

Tired of Being a Doctor? Choices for Opting Out of Medicine Some doctors want to move up into administrative jobs, while others want to leave the profession completely. But what to do? Here's how to decide.
Medscape Business of Medicine, February 2012
If Patients Bash You on Internet Rating Sites, Consider This Being trashed on the Internet is a distressing experience for physicians. How to decide whether it's worth fighting back?
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
Why Income May Drop if You Sell Your Practice to a Hospital Hospitals are purchasing more practices, but sometimes selling your practice leads to a drop in your profits and income. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
Failure to Discuss Healthcare Reform Was Purposeful Lapse An "Obamacare" opponent asserts that the president avoided discussing healthcare reform because the topic is contentious, and says why we should repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2012
An ACO Visionary Talks Implementation, Healthcare Reform Dr. Elliott Fisher of the Dartmouth Institute discusses the ins and out of ACOs and more.
Medscape Internal Medicine, January 2012

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Patients With Keratoconus Benefit From Off-Label Procedure Patients with keratoconus appear to benefit from corneal crosslinking, a procedure used in other countries but not yet been approved by the FDA.
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012
Hemoglobin A1c, BP With Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research study continues to yield important information about diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and associated conditions. More studies are planned.
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 50th Anniversary Scientific Meeting Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 6, 2012
EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly Dr. John Marshall says that his efficiency as a clinician is undermined as he spends more and more time entering data into the EMR with less and less administrative support. Is there a way out?
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, February 3, 2012