January/February 2022

School’s Never Out

Allen C. Ho, MD, and Robert L. Avery, MD

SLO-Based Widefield Imaging: An Atlas of Retinal Detachments

This new tool captures peripheral pathology, augmenting standard examinations.

Manish Nagpal, MS, FRCS, FASRS; Navneet Mehrotra, MBBS, DNB, FRF; Akansha Sharma, MBBS, MS; Nivesh Gupta, MBBS, MS; and Abhishek Verma, MBBS, DO

RRD Repair Integrity: Vitrectomy Versus Pneumatic Retinopexy

Are different surgical procedures associated with a difference in the integrity of retinal reattachment?

Rajeev H. Muni, MD, MSc, FRCSC, and Ingrid U. Scott, MD, MPH

A Peek at the Complement Pathway

Experts share what we have learned so far, and how it might impact clinical practice—soon.

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, and Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

A Primer on In-Office Retinal Procedures

Take the proper steps now to minimize problems down the road.

Adam Pflugrath, MD, and Steve Charles, MD, FACS, FICS

Updates On Pediatric Retina Care From The Podium

The advances in retina are changing how we approach diagnosis and treatment, even for our youngest patients.

R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MSC, MBA, FACS

Steroid Therapy for The Long Haul

Many sustained-release options are available to help quell inflammation. Here’s what you need to know.

Kapil Mishra, MD, and Theodore Leng, MD, MS

10 Pearls for A Successful PDS Implantation

These surgical steps can help you master this new procedure.

Nika Bagheri, MD; Austin Couvillion, MS; and Dante J. Pieramici, MD

Surgical Considerations For Vitreous Opacities

With today’s advanced instrumentation and safety profiles, going to the OR is a viable option for the right patient.

Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, and Jaya B. Kumar, MD

Today’s Perspective on Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

This complication continues to plague retina surgery, but new techniques and treatments are helping to reduce its incidence.

Dean Eliott, MD; Avni P. Finn, MD, MBA; Ajay E. Kuriyan, MD, MS; M. Ali Khan, MD; Allen C. Ho, MD; and Robert L. Avery, MD

At-Home Monitoring Tools For Today and Tomorrow

These new technologies could help diagnose retinal conditions early, follow patients between clinical visits, and prevent progression.

Dinah Zur, MD; Matias Iglicki, MD, PHD; and Anat Loewenstein MD, MHA

Drug Delivery Beyond the Intravitreal Space

Here’s what you need to know about the subretinal and suprachoroidal approaches.

Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD

Hypersonic Vitrectomy: A Different Perspective

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of this new surgical tool.

Samir N. Patel, MD; Asael Papour, PhD; and Michael A. Klufas, MD

Retina Coding: What’s New in 2022

Revised CPT codes will change how you code for common procedures, including retinal detachment prophylaxis and the new AMD therapy.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

An Unusual Case of Unilateral Purtschers Retinopathy

We saw a rare presentation of vision loss in preeclampsia—but only in one eye.

Aaron S. Campeas, BSc, and Boleslav Kotlyar, MD

Combined Pupilloplasty and Iris-Fixated IOL Implantation

A novel technique for treating complicated aphakia with atonia and insufficient capsular support in vitrectomized eye.

Supanji Supanji, MD, MSc, PhD; Dinda Ajeng Anindita, MD; Izzati Amayazifun Khalifa Farzana, MD; Anindita Dianratri, MD; Widya Ardhana Reswari, MD; Nurul Imawati, MD; Imam Tiharyo, MD, MSc; and Muhammad Bayu Sasongko, MD, MEPID, PhD

CME Secondary to Extra-Macular Choroidal Melanoma

A rare case of ocular melanoma with retinal invasion leading to remote cystoid macular edema.

Ankur Nahar, BS; Ahmed Sheikh, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Retinal Findings in Alport Syndrome

An ocular examination can help track the impact of this rare genetic disease.

Joana Roque, MD; Júlio Almeida, MD; and Inês Coutinho, MD

5Q with Matthew A. Cunningham, MD

Matthew A. Cunningham, MD