From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The retrospective review included 110 patients with AMD, 75 phakic eyes and 45 pseudophakic. Subjects received three monthly loading dose injections of ranibizumab, followed by prn treatment. At 18 months follow-up, the average number of injections was 3.87 in the phakic group and 3.62 in the pseudophakic group. There was no difference between the groups in terms of improved BCVA or central macular thickness. Retina, March 2013

From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Medicare Reimbursement Cut Hits Today as Result of Sequestration

Beginning today, Medicare physician claims submitted for reimbursement will be reduced by 2 percent as part of across-the-board cuts in federal agency spending caused by the sequestration process. Costs for drugs administered by the physician that are included in those claims are also subject to the 2 percent cut.

The following example has been revised to clarify the impact of sequestration on physician Medicare payment.

From the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Florida ophthalmologists are applauding Governor Rick Scott today as he signs a bill that ensures patient safety and quality eye care for all Floridians. Ophthalmologists have long resisted efforts by Florida optometrists who sought to dramatically expand their scope of practice, including prescribing oral medications and other privileges granted only to those who have a medical degree. But this year