Artificial Intelligence is changing the way doctors perform surgery. Can a deep learning neural network use real-time intraoperative retinal imaging to improve vitreoretinal microsurgery? Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the findings of this with Dr. Yannek Leiderman, author of “Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery–A Platform for Artificial Intelligence-Mediated Surgical Guidance.”

Feature Tracking and Segmentation in Real Time via Deep Learning in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Nespolo, Rogerio Garcia et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 7, Issue 3, 236 – 242. 

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How common is choroidal neovascularization in Best’s disease? Host Dr. Drew Carey and author Dr. Ian C. Han discuss the results of his Ophthalmology Retina article, “Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution.”

Choroidal Neovascularization Is Common in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy and Plays a Role in Vitelliform Lesion Evolution. Han, Ian C. et al. Ophthalmology Retina.

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Have you misused the term “papilledema?” Chances are probable as the term is often used incorrectly, even in ophthalmology literature. Dr. Drew Carey discusses the widespread misuse of “papilledema” with Dr. Jonathan Micieli, author of “Inappropriate Use of the Term ‘Papilledema’ in the Medical Literature: A Systematic Review of Case Reports across Specialties.”

Inappropriate Use of the Term “Papilledema” in the Medical Literature. Tao, Brendan et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 129 – 136

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Red Light Therapy has emerged as a new treatment for myopia control. Dr. Matthew Feng sits down with Dr. Mingguang He to discuss these advances from his recent Ophthalmology article, “Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy.”

Longitudinal Changes and Predictive Value of Choroidal Thickness for Myopia Control after Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy. Xiong, Ruilin et al. Ophthalmology. In press.

Does alcohol consumption contribute to the risk of exfoliation glaucoma? And should you be tracking your drinks in grams instead of ounces? Drs. Lori Provencher and Drew Carey interview Drs. Akiko Hanyuda, Louis Pasquale, and Jae Hee Kang from their Ophthalmology article, “Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect Status among United States Health Professionals.” 

Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma or Glaucoma Suspect Status among United States Health Professionals. Hanyuda, Akiko et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 130, Issue 2, 187 – 197.

Is recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor an effective treatment for Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy? Dr. Drew Carey discusses this with Dr. Pedram Hamrah author of Ophthalmology’s “Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy.”

Efficacy of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy. Saricay, Leyla Yavuz et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 12, 1448 – 1450.

AREDS2 is the gift that keeps on giving. Drs Drew Carey and Rajesh Rao team up to interview Dr. Amitha Domalpally on the role of extramacular drusen in AMD from her Ophthalmology Retina article, “Extramacular Drusen and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.”

Extramacular Drusen and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Domalpally, Amitha et al. Ophthalmology Retina

What are RIPLs and how are they a detector of cardiovascular disease? Dr. Edmund Tsui finds out from Dr. Mathieu F. Bakhoum, author of “Retinal Ischemic Perivascular Lesions, a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Disease” in Ophthalmology Retina.

Retinal Ischemic Perivascular Lesions, a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Disease. Madala, Samantha et al. Ophthalmology Retina, Volume 6, Issue 9, 865 – 867.

Dr. Lori Provencher discusses the disparity in Medicare reimbursements between male and female ophthalmologists with Dr. Nazlee Zebardast, author of “Sex-Based Differences in Medicare Reimbursements among Ophthalmologists Persist across Time.”

Sex-Based Differences in Medicare Reimbursements among Ophthalmologists Persist across Time. Halawa, Omar Alaa et al. Ophthalmology, Volume 129, Issue 9, 1056 – 1063.

Dr. Rajesh Rao speaks with his coauthors Drs. Hakan Demirci and Noah Brown about their Ophthalmology Retina article, “Aqueous Humor–Derived MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis in Vitreoretinal Lymphoma.”

Aqueous Humor–Derived MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis in Vitreoretinal Lymphoma. Demirci, Hakan et al. Ophthalmology Retina. In press.