VBS Notes
Viva Las Vegas: VBS V
The VBS Notes section editors provide brief looks ahead at this year’s meeting of the Vit-Buckle Society.
By R.V. Paul Chan, MD; Anton Orlin, MD; and Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD
Special Feature: Revisiting the Roles of Laser in Retina
Revisiting the Roles of Lasers in Retina
New technologies call into question some assumptions regarding the use of laser.
By Margaret Wong, MD
Special Feature: Artificial Intelligence a Step Closer to the Clinic

Artificial Intelligence a Step Closer to the Clinic
An algorithm detected retinopathy as reliably as a panel of ophthalmologists. What’s next?
By Peter A. Karth, MD, MBA, and Ehsan Rahimy, MD
Global Retina

Surveying Africa
A survey provides an improved understanding of the unique problems faced by retina doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
By Benjamin J. Thomas, MD; and Asiwome Kwesi Seneadza, MD
Practice Development
Peer Mentoring
Sometimes the best advice may come from someone close in age to the mentee.
By Derek Kunimoto, MD, JD; Neal Palejwala, MD; John D. Pitcher III, MD; Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD; and Adi Smith, MD
COVER FOCUS

Bonuses and Penalties
Understanding new CMS rules could lead to a reimbursement bonus—but misunderstanding them may lead to reimbursement reductions.
By Dixon Davis, MBA
New Faces, New Dynamics: The Health Care Reform Debate
The relationship between the incoming HHS Secretary and the Senate Minority Leader may be the key to ACA overhaul.
By Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Kenneth L. Hodge.

Ophthalmology on the Hill
Stories from the AAO Mid-Year Forum
By Mohsin H. Ali, MD, and Siya Huo, MD
How the AAO Helped Stop a Washington Disaster
Two seemingly contradictory proposals shelved as a result of AAO action.
By George A. Williams, MD
MEANWHILE, ON EYETUBE...

Ocular Cysticercosis
An uninvited guest sets up shop in the eye.
By Michael A. Klufas, MD
Finance Your Life
Thinking Outside the Stocks (and Bonds)
Investors who diversify their portfolios into nontraded assets can mitigate their risk of loss.