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    Prior authorization eats up a significant amount of time and money from a practice, in addition to sometimes delaying patient care. One option to alleviate this burden is to outsource the prior authorization process to a third-party company. Many full-service practice management companies take on the entire prior authorization process while some companies specialize in a single area, such as…

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    • Tools to Lighten the Prior Authorization Load šŸ§¾ Physicians and staff spend almost 13 hours per week on PAs, according to the AMA. Here are six tools that could help. https://t.co/UtT4XtkYD9 #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyedoctor #eyedoc #ophthalmologist #retina #cornea #visioncare https://t.co/u7yKgwhYkq

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    GLAUCOMA THERAPYFDA Approves Preservative-free Latanoprost OptionThe FDA recently approved the first preservative-free formulation of latanoprost for intraocular pressure reduction in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The new drug, Iyuzeh (Thea Pharma), is bottled without the use of benzalkonium (BAK) and other preservatives used in topical ocular preparations, Thea says….

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    • CureSight Rolls Out šŸ‘“ In 2022, NovaSight announced the FDA clearance of CureSight, its new eye-tracking-based amblyopia treatment device. Learn more: https://t.co/LaqdVCI55A #amblyopia #eyecare #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyedoctor #eyedoc #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/EDPzcKLnpc

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    The start of the new year is a perfect time to review updates in place for 2023 and perhaps revisit your compliance efforts to help ensure continued accuracy in your billing procedures. This article highlights important changes for coding, reimbursement and regulations that impact ophthalmic practices.Ā Q: Whatā€™s new in terms of provider reimbursement?The 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule…

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    • The 2023 Coding and Reimbursement Update Every year, the government tweaks the rules for reimbursement. Hereā€™s what you need to know. "There's a 10.6% cut to Medicare rates in 2023." https://t.co/xMvML37qMS #ophthalmology #eyecare #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare #medicare https://t.co/6WFrruRcHr

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    Image courtesy of Getty Images. Telehealth in eye care has historically followed the ā€œstore-and-forwardā€ model, wherein retinal photography is combined with remote interpretation for screening of ophthalmic diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity, but is otherwise less useful than in some other medical fields. Did the pandemic…

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    • First Dose of COVID Vaccine May Cause Uveitis to Flare āš ļø This risk was highest among those with previous recurrence, chronic uveitis and a shorter period of quiescence. https://t.co/elZXVt0ofA #ophthalmology #eyecare #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare #retina https://t.co/aMHHCTX0Vi

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    Intraocular LensesNighttime is the Right Time for a New IOLĀ Johnson & Johnson Vision recently announced availability of the presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens, the Tecnis Symfony OptiBlue IOL powered by InteliLight technology. The company says that the extended depth-of-focus lens expands presbyopia correction to more patients and joins the Tecnis Synergy IOL, a hybrid lens designed for…

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    • *NEW* ophthalmic products on the market: -Tecnis Symfony OptiBlue IOL -ScoutPro portable osmometer -CureSight- eye-tracking-based amblyopia treatment -CryoTreq for retinal tears and detachments https://t.co/zT17qSMd5u #ophthalmology #eyecare #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/eJh9S7yPlj

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    There used to be two holidays between Labor Day and Christmas. Of course, you canā€™t tell these days since as soon as you are back from your long Labor Day weekend the Halloween candy and pumpkin spice lattes are out. And before the first trick or treater knocks on your door, its full-on Christmas in the stores. The poor turkey, or maybe the lucky turkey. Not sure which. What had been the…

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    • Giving Thanks for The Lost Holiday šŸ¦ƒ "There used to be two holidays between Labor Day and Christmas. Before the first trick or treater knocks on your door, its full-on Christmas in the stores." https://t.co/OQ6I0ppsnB #ophthalmology #eyecare #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/EKWOyjwBHn

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    Stop the 'Trainwrecks' - 1 year(s) ago

    When youā€™re faced with a patient with a history of keratoconus and multiple failed surgical procedures, it can be easy to get discouraged when thinking of all the possible pitfalls and difficulties. Oneā€™s inclination might be to advise the patient that nothing more can be done. Iā€™m here to tell you that, with the right attitude and approach, you can help even the most difficult patient. In this…

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    • "Stop the Trainwrecks" ā€” Arun Gulani, MD, discusses (with case examples) how he approaches difficult cases, personalities and situations with the right attitude and planning. https://t.co/nBx5Y7eva6 #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyedoctor #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/e5smC7Vw5S

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    In the popular news media, blockchain is often discussed in relation to cryptocurrencies or touted as a cure-all for anything and everything related to data. While a major player in the finance sector now, blockchain in health care is still in its infancy. Yet proponents say it has the potential to aid clinical research, help prevent counterfeit drugs and bolster health data security. You may…

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    • Blockchain 101 for Ophthalmologists ā›“ Experts discuss this disruptive technology and its potential uses in ophthalmology. https://t.co/xVKjvXRLkH #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyedoctor #eyedoc #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/KWTL9puS0I

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    Abusive head trauma is a subset of non-accidental trauma thatā€™s responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in infants and children. Ophthalmologists may be asked to examine children for signs of AHT, therefore itā€™s important to recognize ocular findings suggestive of physical abuse. Here, weā€™ll describe the signs and symptoms of AHT to look for when these children present.Ā Pathogenesis…

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    • Diagnosing Abusive Head Trauma šŸš© Identifying ocular manifestations of physical abuse could save a childā€™s life. ā–Ŗ The incidence of AHT in infants under 1 year old is approx. 30 per 100,000. https://t.co/44CHFnIDTC #ophthalmology #eyecare #ophthalmologist #vision #visioncare https://t.co/KNFuGI6AbS

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    Presentation and Initial Work-up Figure 1. Fundus photo montage of the right eye revealed central atrophy of the macula, a blunted foveal reflex, and mottled depigmentation with mild vascular attenuation in the periphery. Fundus photo of the left eye appeared similarĀ (not pictured). …

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    • August 2022 Wills Eye Resident Case Series A 20yo presents with bilateral amblyopia and chronic renal failurešŸ‘ Fundus exam: mild disc pallor, central atrophy of macula + blunted foveal reflex OU. https://t.co/DF3lvxuOPE #ophthalmology #eyedoc #visioncare #willseye @Wills_Eye https://t.co/nhcyOAKPrY