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The most difficult aspect of epiretinal membrane (ERM) peeling may be the timing — early removal allows the membrane to reappear, whereas later surgery may impair restored visual acuity. An analysis published in BMC Ophthalmology evaluates clinical outcomes for patients with diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOLs) and compares how changing levels of ERM affect recovery.

Researchers used retinal imaging to examine the eyes of 200 people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to see who had subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDDs). Patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their family history of cardiovascular disease. There were 97 SDDs and 103 drusen only among the 200 patients. 47 of the 200 patients had severe heart disease, and 40 of the 47 (86%) had SDDs. In comparison, 57 (43%) of the 153 AMD patients who did not have these severe diseases had SDDs. According to the researchers, AMD patients who had these severe cardiovascular diseases and strokes were nine times more likely to have SDDs than those who did not.

Change is difficult, and it usually necessitates effort, struggle, and the challenge of those who are dragging their feet around us. Annual reflection is a good way to stay current, push the boundaries, and provide better patient care. Try these tips to help your practice thrive, whether you have a long-standing specialty contact lens practice or are looking to expand into more specialty areas.

With the time-consuming requirements of managed care, it can be difficult to personally provide the education needed to set patients up for success in managing their retinal diseases. With that in mind, here are some suggestions for efficiently providing this necessary education.