Washington Medical Matters

A Fair Assessment
The new year will see expanded taxonomy codes for retina specialists.
By Michael Jones, Senior Editor
NRMD At the Meetings
Vit-Buckle Society Meeting 2017
Vitreoretinal surgeons gathered in Las Vegas, Nev. for the fifth annual VBS meeting.
Global Retina
Fellowship Training in Haiti
A training program in Port-au-Prince brings retina education to an area of need.
By Benjamin J. Thomas, MD
One to Watch
Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD on Lobster, Laughing, and Never Losing
As interviewed by Audina Berrocal, MD
Journal Club Update
A look at real-world DME Treatment Outcomes
A comparison with clinical trial data in the treatment of diabetic macular edema
By the editors of New Retina MD
Cover Stories: Greatest Hits

Retinitis Pigmentosa: Optimizing Care for Your Patients
Track No. 1: Strategies for the diagnosis and management of retinitis pigmentosa
By Ron P. Gallemore, MD, PhD; Andrew Shyu, MD; and John R. Heckenlively, MD
Clinically Useful and Cost-Effective Mobile Retinal Screening
Track No. 2: A sneak peek at a technique for digital imaging using smartphones.
By Veronica Kon Graversen, MD, and Pooja Jani, MD, MPH

Venture Investing in Ophthalmology and Retina
Track No. 3: An interview on the financial factors affecting the retina specialty.
By the Editors of New Retina MD
Competencies in Cataract Surgery
Track No. 4: Retina specialists receive an update on cataract surgical standards.
By Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA
Meanwhile, On Eyetube...
Gauging Diabetic TRDs
By Murtaza Adam, MD as interviewed by Michael A. Klufas, MD
Practice Development
Strategic Planning: An Ongoing Process
A competitive assessment can provide vital information for your retina practice.