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Information about several papers discussed at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting in 2013 is presented. Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) results showed that participants treated with the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin without beta-carotene had their risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) reduced at about 18%. Automated standardization in evaluating corneal superficial punctuate keratitis (SPK) is shown not to be invariably applicable.

Announces the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the 14th annual meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) to be held from May 20 to 24, 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts. Hall of Fame Awards; Scientific paper presentations; Course offerings.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference sponsored by the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland on reviewing information collected by insurance companies and documenting appropriate levels of service in the U.S. is presented. Topics include insurers who try to decrease their medical costs, physicians' style on evaluation and management (E&M), and avoiding audit for new patients. The conference featured Dr. John T. Thompson, a retina specialist.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by the Wilmer Eye Institute on the suitable measures in reporting to Medicare is presented. Topics include the hospital report system, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), and exploring quality reporting outside the U.S. The meeting featured Dr. Michael Repka, a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as its speaker.

Reports on the American Academy of Ophthalmology's centennial annual meeting on October 27-31, 1996 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Keynote speakers; Meeting presentations and papers; Skill transfer courses; Contact information.