April 2022

Don’t Stop Tinkering

David R. Chow, MD, FRCSC, and David Sarraf, MD

Hot Topics at Angiogenesis 2022

Leaders in the field shared their thoughts on new imaging capabilities, the hope for a dry AMD therapy, and how to implement new treatments into practice.

Rebecca Hepp, Editor-in-Chief

Medical Management of Full-Thickness Macular Holes

Topical therapy may be a good option for a subset of patients.

Mrinali Gupta, MD; Heeral R. Shah, MD, FASRS; and Keaton Taber, BS

Retinal Detachments: Vitrectomy, Buckle, or Both?

An international study suggests a vitrectomy with scleral buckle may be the way to go in children with giant retinal tears.

J. Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD; Sally S. Ong, MD; Sulaiman M. Alsulaiman, MD; and James T. Handa, MD

Top 10 Lessons from The PIVOT Trial

Post-hoc analyses are providing actionable pearls you can use in your management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Rajeev H. Muni, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Maximizing iOCT Quality in the Surgical Suite

These adjustments to your workflow and instrument settings can lead to excellent image capture.

Rachel A. Downes, MD, and Justis P. Ehlers, MD

The Pros and Cons of 3D Visualization

These tools can be an excellent addition to the OR, but they come with a few drawbacks.

Jacob D. Grodsky, MD; Hossein Asghari, MD; and Niloofar Piri, MD

Novel OCT Findings: Catching Systemic Disease

This imaging modality may help you care for patients beyond their ocular health.

Andrew Jin, MD, and Mathieu F. Bakhoum, MD, PhD

Fluorescein Angiography in the Era of OCTA

This tried-and-true imaging modality remains an asset in the retina clinic for several conditions.

Andrea Servillo, MD; Riccardo Sacconi, MD; and Giuseppe Querques, MD, PhD

A Primer on Diagnostic Ophthalmic Ultrasound

Continued improvements to this imaging modality have made it an indispensable tool for the retina specialist.

Luis J. Haddock, MD, and Yale Fisher, MD

Endoscopy-Assisted Vitrectomy: Tips to Improve the View

New visualization tools have resurrected this surgical technique.

Nicolas Arej, MD, and Flavio A. Rezende, MD, PhD

An Overview of Biomarkers in Retinal Disease

Advanced imaging modalities and artificial intelligence are opening doors to better diagnostics. Part 1 of a two-part series.

Simrat Kaur Sodhi, MSc; Aidan Pucchio, BSc; and Netan Choudhry, MD, FRCSC

Update in Understanding and Managing FEVR

New research approaches and potential therapeutics are moving the field toward improved care for these patients.

Kimberly A. Drenser, MD, PhD

Trilateral Retinoblastoma with Suprasellar Mass

A rare case was effectively treated with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell rescue.

Catherine K. Liu, BS; Zeynep Bas, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

When to Use an Evaluation and Management or Eye Visit Code

These strategies can help you determine which code to use.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

Dramatic Ocular Manifestations of an STD

Prompt testing and treatment can lead to improved visual acuity in severe ocular syphilis.

Lagan Paul, MD, and Tanya Jain, MD