June 15, 2018

Features

Glaucoma

Prepping Your Diagnostic Toolbox

Caring for this population takes more than an IOP check these days. Here are some must-have diagnostic strategies.

Optometric Study Center

Warding off the Blues

Blue light has its pros and cons. Here’s how to help your patients manage it for the best systemic and ocular outcomes.

Retina

Busted Barriers: Triaging Retinal Hemorrhages

While uncommon, this clinical finding can be a harbinger of bigger issues. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bugs Behind Infectious Retinitis

Be prepared to find the etiology behind a patient’s inflamed retina.

The Larry Alexander Resident Case Report Contest: Cloudy with a Chance of Retinopathy

Clinical findings and management of endophthalmitis.

Departments

Chairside

Sure I’m Sure, Aren’t You?

As docs, we have to at least pretend we know what’s going on around here.

Clinical Quandaries

If It’s Not One Thing It’s Another

When a cataract patient presents with unexpected DME, the case becomes a balancing act. Here’s how to handle the situation.

Coding Connection

A Coding Crystal Ball

The comprehensive error rate testing program can provide valuable claims data to help you stay ahead of the game.

Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A

Fend Off the Supervillain

Here’s how to protect a vulnerable cornea from opportunistic threats that might make a bad situation even worse.

Diagnostic Quiz

Night Spots

Focus on Refraction

Home on the Range

There’s no one ideal refraction. Prescriptions are as diverse as the patients in your chair.

Glaucoma Grand Rounds

Pressure Watcher

Worried about glaucoma, a patient presents with complaints of visual disturbances.

Neuro Clinic

Missed Connections

A carotid cavernous fistula can present with a number of ocular findings—be ready to refer and follow.

Ocular Surface Review

White: Not Just for Brides

The FDA recently approved a new over-the-counter alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist designed to clear your patients’ red eyes.

Outlook

Welcome to the Jungle

The contact lens market is growing again! But newbies are beset by conniving retailers. Look out for them.

Retina Dilemmas

Clear the Air—and the Vitreous

PPV for floaters is controversial. But maybe it’s time to take a closer look at this management strategy.

Surgical Minute

Snip and Squeeze: Canaliculitis

Surgery may be the best option for patients with this condition.

Therapeutic Review

MIGS: Getting Better All the Time

Studies show these techniques are evolving and leading to improved outcomes.

Through My Eyes

Sherlock Holmes With a Lab Coat

Put your thinking cap on—it’s time to solve some ocular mysteries.