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Four Ocular Abnormalities Not to Overlook in Children

Article January 17, 2019

Even subtle symptoms may herald serious conditions. If missed on eye exams, they can have life-threatening consequences.
Take Diabetes Into Consideration When Assessing for Glaucoma

News January 10, 2019
Obesity Epidemic Hits Cath Lab, Raising Docs' Radiation Risk

News January 10, 2019

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Spending Watchdog Warns on Future NHS Sustainability

News January 18, 2019

Extra NHS funding has been spent on hand-to-mouth survival, according to a report by the NAO, but the 10 year plan was an opportunity that could help secure the future of the health service.
NICE Decision Could Increase Liver Transplants

News January 18, 2019
A&E Perspective: A View From the Other Side

Commentary January 17, 2019

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Burnout Rises Above 50% in Some Specialties, New Survey Shows

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019

Urologists had the highest burnout rates; 20% of all physicians said they have had thoughts of suicide or prefer not to answer.
Four Ocular Abnormalities Not to Overlook in Children

Medscape Ophthalmology January 17, 2019
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OCT Screening Before Cataract Surgery Can Improve Outcomes

Medscape Medical News November 2, 2018

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Cyclosporine Emulsion Promising in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

Reuters Health Information January 16, 2019
Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Ups Risk of Serious Mental Illness

Medscape Medical News January 14, 2019
Glaucoma Drug Reduces IOP Spike After Anti-VEGF Injections

Reuters Health Information January 12, 2019
Take Diabetes Into Consideration When Assessing for Glaucoma

Medscape Medical News January 10, 2019
EMA Handed Down Fewer Positive Drug Opinions in 2018

Medscape Medical News January 9, 2019
FDA Approved Record Number of Drugs in 2018

Medscape Medical News January 8, 2019
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FDA Clears Novel Eye Tracking Test to Detect Concussion

FDA Approvals January 8, 2019
Doctors' Kids Absorb a Lot

Medscape Medical News January 1, 2019

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Four Ocular Abnormalities Not to Overlook in Children

Article January 17, 2019

Even subtle symptoms may herald serious conditions. If missed on eye exams, they can have life-threatening consequences.
Can Medical Marijuana Help Your Practice Thrive?

Article January 15, 2019

With more acceptance by states and interest by patients, the use of medical cannabis is growing. But there is a lot physicians need to know before considering a recommendation for treatment.
Errors in Diagnosing Optic Neuritis--How Can We Fix Them?

Viewpoint January 3, 2019
Netarsudil Lowers IOP, but When Should It Be Given?

Viewpoint January 2, 2019

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Viewpoints in Cornea & External Disease Christopher J. Rapuano, MD

Viewpoints in Retina Sophie J. Bakri, MD

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Viewpoints in Glaucoma Shuchi B. Patel, MD

Viewpoints in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD

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Fast Five Quiz: Skin Cancer

Interactive Quiz January 4, 2019

Skin cancer incidence has continued to increase in recent years. Are you prepared to confront patients with various types of skin cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Diplopia and Upper Eyelid Ptosis in a 74-Year-Old Man

Case Challenge January 2, 2019
A 42-Year-Old Woman With a Chronic Productive Cough

Case Challenge December 14, 2018
A Girl Whose Eyes Appear White in Photos

Case Challenge December 12, 2018

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Diabetes Quality of Care and Maintenance in New England

Preventing Chronic Disease January 17, 2019
Use of Steroid-Sparing Agents in Active Thyroid Eye Disease

Clinical Endocrinology January 14, 2019
The Role of Perioperative NSAIDs in Cataract Surgery

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology December 27, 2018
Optic Neuritis Following DTaP-IPV Combined Vaccination

Journal of Medical Case Reports December 26, 2018
Optic Neuritis As the Only Manifestation of HBV Flare

Journal of Medical Case Reports December 19, 2018
Drug-Induced Uveitis

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology November 27, 2018

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AAO 2018

October 27-30, 2018 Chicago, Illinois
ASRS 2018

July 20-25, 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia

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CMS Seeks to Prod Insurers to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019

CMS' Seema Verma proposed a voluntary test to address what she calls "perverse incentives" in Part D. The model will ask insurers to accept more financial risk for customers who need expensive drugs.
New California Governor Takes Healthcare Reform by the Horns

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Hire a 'Burnout' Officer to Help Physicians: Report

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Clinicians Walk 'Fine Line' With Immigrant Patients

Kaiser Health News January 18, 2019

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