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»In Your Office STAGING
ABO Certification Review Materials
Dr. Jim Thimons and Dr. Gary Oliver are conducting ABO certification review courses around the country.
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»In Your Office STAGING
Coding Update: 92135 Deleted and Replaced
New CPT codes for SCODI replace the old 92135 beginning January 1, 2011. Local Carrier Determinations will specify the guidelines, utilization and ICD codes supporting medical necessity for the new codes, 92133 and 92134.
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»Glaucoma Watch STAGING
Glaucoma Risk and the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables in Older Women
Nutritional factors may influence the development of ocular diseases and antioxidants may protect against these diseases. This multi-centered longitudinal cohort study investigated the association of glaucoma risk and the consumption of specific nutrient rich fruits and vegetables.
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»Glaucoma Watch STAGING
Gonioscopy Videos
Here is a link to a website with gonioscopy videos, mentioned during a recent NGS program.
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»Glaucoma Watch STAGING
Undiagnosed Open Angle Glaucoma: The Thessaloniki Eye Study
This epidemiological study of chronic eye disease in the elderly population of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is one of the largest in Europe and one of the few to identify factors associated with undiagnosed glaucoma.
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Glaucoma Continuum
During a recent NGS webinar, the Glaucoma Continuum developed by Robert Weinreb, MD and colleagues was discussed. We received a request for more information.
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»Webinars STAGING
NGS to Offer Webinars
The NGS has begun to offer continuing education webinars. With an internet connection and telephone line, this exciting new technology allows you to listen to a live speaker, watch the PowerPoint presentation and interact with the speaker through on-line questions.
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»Industry News STAGING
Pfizer Sponsors New "All Eyes on Glaucoma" Website
Pfizer Ophthalmics has sponsored a new website "alleyesonglaucoma" as part of their Optic Nerve Imaging Initiative.
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