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Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: The Right Way to Teach Parents

Commentary October 12, 2018

Constant tearing is a common complaint noted by parents of infants. And it's not always the result of a nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
A Visual Field Defect in a Patient With History of Seizures

Case Challenge October 9, 2018
IGF1-Targeting Teprotumumab Tackles Thyroid Eye Disease

News October 5, 2018

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Swapping Surgeries: Doctors Who Are Also MPs

Article October 16, 2018

People trust doctors and would like to see more of them in Parliament. We speak with MPs who are also practising to find out what it's really like.
Digital Prescriptions 'Will Save the NHS Millions'

News October 15, 2018
Warning Over Missed Opportunity to Improve Children's Health

News October 15, 2018

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Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: The Right Way to Teach Parents

CHOP Expert Commentary October 12, 2018

Constant tearing is a common complaint noted by parents of infants. And it's not always the result of a nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Falls in Elders May Be Driving Up Secondary Diagnoses Of Eye Trauma

Reuters Health Information October 11, 2018
In-Clinic Hurdles for AI-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection

Medscape Medical News September 28, 2018

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Cataract Surgery for Senior Drivers Tied to Reduced Car Crash Risk, Costs

Reuters Health Information October 15, 2018
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AAFP Breaks From AMA, Adopts Neutral Aid-in-Dying Stance

Medscape Medical News October 10, 2018
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Alternative to 10-Year MOC Exam Coming in 2019

Medscape Medical News October 10, 2018
AAFP 2018

Physicians Voice Frustration Over Uncompensated Work

Medscape Medical News October 9, 2018
Non-White Elders in U.S. Less Likely to Use Low-Vision Devices

Reuters Health Information October 5, 2018
Placing a Bypass Stent During Cataract Surgery Cuts Need for Glaucoma Eyedrops

Reuters Health Information October 5, 2018
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PRAC Recommends Restrictions on Fluoroquinolone, Quinolones

News Alerts October 5, 2018
ATA 2018

IGF1-Targeting Teprotumumab Tackles Thyroid Eye Disease

Medscape Medical News October 5, 2018

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CHOP Expert Commentary

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: The Right Way to Teach Parents

Commentary October 12, 2018

Constant tearing is a common complaint noted by parents of infants. And it's not always the result of a nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
What Could the Midterm Elections Mean for Physicians?

Article October 9, 2018

The November 6 midterms could support the Trump administration's healthcare policy or further the government's gridlock. Experts weigh in on the election's potential effects.
'The Most Progressive Health System on the Planet'

Expert Interview October 5, 2018
Malpractice Case: One Common Danger When Making Referrals

Article October 5, 2018

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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

Cases & Quizzes View All

A Visual Field Defect in a Patient With History of Seizures

Case Challenge October 9, 2018

A 64-year-old woman comes to you after 2 weeks of symptoms. Between visual testing and MRI, can you offer her a diagnosis?
Osmosis

A 2-Year-Old Girl With an Abdomen Mass: USMLE Question

Interactive Quiz October 5, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Fall Allergies

Interactive Quiz September 21, 2018
A 5-Year-Old Boy's Failing Vision

Case Challenge August 28, 2018

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Developments in Benign Essential Blepharospasm Treatment

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology September 27, 2018
Ocular Allergy as a Risk Factor for Dry Eye

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology September 14, 2018
Serum Neurofilament Light Chain Levels as MS Biomarker

Brain September 10, 2018
Corneal Infections Associated With Sleeping in Contact Lenses

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report September 10, 2018
Botulinum Toxin Injection and Tear Production

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology August 27, 2018
Ocular Abnormalities in Congenital Zika Syndrome

Journal of Medical Case Reports August 8, 2018

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Medscape Report 2018 Salaries: Is Yours Above Average?

Physician Business Academy Course Medical Practice and the Law: Navigating Legal Issues in Medicine

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Practice guidelines update Stay current on new guidelines and recommendations

Medscape Exclusive 2018 Physicians’ Choice: Top Hospitals Key Conditions and Procedures

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ASRS 2018

July 20-25, 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2017 Annual Meeting

November 11-14, 2017 New Orleans, Louisiana

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CMS Proposes to Require Drug Prices Be Listed in DTC Ads

Medscape Medical News October 16, 2018

Pharmaceutical companies said any such proposal would likely violate free speech protections.
Smart End-of-Year Tax Tips: 2018

Medscape Business of Medicine October 16, 2018
Another 'Brain Dead' Patient Wakes Up Just in Time

Medscape Business of Medicine October 16, 2018
EDs See More Patients, Fewer Inpatient Admissions

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2018

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