Browse articles from EyeWorld 2020 issues. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.

Read more about the article A look at Oxervate and treatment for neurotrophic keratitis
Slit lamp photo of persistent epithelial defect (PED) in a patient with a history of zoster ophthalmicus; PED persisted despite placement of three amniotic membranes and autologous serum tears and eventually healed with Oxervate Source: Anat Galor, MD

A look at Oxervate and treatment for neurotrophic keratitis

There are a number of treatment strategies for neurotrophic keratopathy. Physicians discuss the different disease stages, management, and the FDA-approved medication available.

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Ophthalmology at risk for significant cuts from 2021 E/M changes

All surgical specialties, particularly ophthalmology, are facing steep across-the-board cuts to reimbursement—through a reduction in the conversion factor—if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2021 policies for evaluation and management (E/M) go into effect without modification.

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