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Anterior Segment Imaging for Assessment of Glaucoma
CME Traditional tools for the assessment of the angle and anterior segment may be invasive (involving the use of a contact lens) and provide inadequate visualization. OCT and UBM have advantages that may increase their use in the future.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, January 2010
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Combined 23-Gauge, Sutureless Transconjunctival Vitrectomy With Phacoemulsification Without Face Down Posturing for the Repair of Idiopathic Macular Holes
CME Do patients receiving vitrectomy for macular holes need to spend a week postoperatively in the prone position? The current research addresses this issue.
Eye, January 2010
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Pars Plana Vitrectomy in the Management of Pediatric Uveitis: the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution Experience
CME Pars plana vitrectomy may be able to improve chronic uveitis in children. The current study examines both the efficacy and safety of this technique.
Eye, January 2010
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Author! Author! Who Should Be Named in a Published Study? An Ethics Case Study
CME This case study on named authors in clinical research is part of a series by the ACP's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism.
American College of Physicians Ethics Case Studies, December 2009
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Pathophysiology and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
CME New treatments may change how physicians prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy. The current review describes the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy and the best current and emerging practice for its treatment.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, December 2009
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How Should We Treat Retinal Vein Occlusion?
CME Drs. David Brown, Ingrid Scott, and Peter Campochiaro discuss pivotal data recently presented on the treatment of BRVO and CRVO.
MedscapeCME Ophthalmology, November 2009
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A Reappraisal of the Significance of Largest Basal Diameter of Posterior Uveal Melanoma
CME Largest tumor diameter is the most widely used predictor of metastatic disease in patients with uveal melanoma, but genomic studies suggest that histologic and cytogenetic factors play an important role as well.
Eye, October 2009
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Cases From AHRQ WebM&M: Hiding in Plain Sight
CME A 65-year-old woman presented to an ED with 48 hours of nontraumatic left lower back pain and general malaise and was given the wrong diagnosis.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), October 2009
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Microincision Cataract Surgery: Technology and Techniques
CME Microincision cataract surgery is associated with better patient outcomes and may become the new standard of care. The current review describes the technology and techniques of microincision cataract surgery.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, October 2009
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Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Bevacizumab for Treatment of Macular Oedema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
CME ITA has been increasingly popular for macular edema associated with various etiologies, but complications include ocular hypertension, cataract progression, and retinal detachment. Use of IBe may avoid some of these adverse effects.
Eye, October 2009
