CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS
Although there is a long list of systemic disorders that can lead to pediatric cataracts, rarely does the ophthalmologist need to initiate laboratory evaluation to diagnose an underlying cause, according to Daniel E. Neely, MD. » More
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Rapid Pathogen Screening Inc. (RPS) has received a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waiver from the FDA for its rapid, disposable, in-office test (InflammaDry) to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye disease. » More
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With the first trial of the new International Classification of Disease (ICD)-10 medical billing system this month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is urging ophthalmologists to initiate their preparation and training for the switch to the new coding system well ahead of the October mandate. » More
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Melvin L. Rubin, MD, a former president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), died Sunday, Feb. 23 at his home at the age of 81. » More
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STAAR Surgical and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals—in collaboration with Bayer Healthcare—are making strides in Japan. » More
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Join the community. Now ophthalmic technicians have a dedicated Resource Center. This unique platform gives eye-care technicians an online destination with resources, including educational and informational elements designed to enrich techs' capabilities and job skills. |
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