Today's Spotlight
Hiding in Plain Sight
When a patient has no visual problems but you notice an anomaly, what should you do?
Today's Spotlight
Made from Scratch
A 27-year-old Caucasian female presented to our emergency department with acute painless loss of vision in her left eye for 12 days. Five days prior to vision loss, she developed a fever, migraine, chills and myalgia. She initially presented to a local provider who referred her to a nearby emergency department, where she underwent extensive neuroimaging and serology testing.
Today's Spotlight
Making the Grade
Acthar Gel, an injectable therapy that activates melanocortin pathways, may be a saving grace for some of your patients.
Today's Spotlight
Sweat the Small Stuff
A 50-year-old female presented to the ophthalmic emergency department for foreign body sensation and pain OD for four days. She said her symptoms started after a cabinetry unit she had been holding slipped and forcefully hit her in the eye. She reported immediate pain and blurred vision. Since the accident, her pain and vision had improved; however, she was still experiencing persistent photophobia and headaches, which ultimately prompted her to seek care.
Today's Spotlight
Tackling Corneal Transplants in Clinical Practice
Corneal transplants are the oldest and most successful solid tissue transplants in medicine. Despite the frequency with which these are performed, many ODs feel daunted when encountering a transplant in the clinic, especially if there is a concern with the health of the graft. This discomfort may be due to a lack of clear didactic education on transplant science, the relatively high risk of complications and the wide array of transplant procedures available.
The News Feed
Most Optometrists Offer Myopia Management Services
December 07, 2022
Long-term Anti-VEGF Treatment in AMD Reduces Vascular Density
December 07, 2022
Despite Risks, PK Yields Better Visual Outcomes than DALK
December 07, 2022
Vision Anomalies Can Affect Non-cycloplegic Autorefraction
December 06, 2022
Repeated CXL Found to be Safe, Effective
December 06, 2022
AMD Displays Differing Patterns of Cone Loss
December 06, 2022
Pandemic Did Little to Boost Telehealth Uptake in Ophthalmology
December 05, 2022
Corneas of Type 2 Diabetes Patients More Vulnerable to UVA Light
December 05, 2022
CRT Variability Helps Determine Risk of Blindness
December 05, 2022
OCT-A Helps Identify Anemia in Pregnant Patients
December 02, 2022
OCT-A Helps Detect MNV Growth in Dry AMD
December 02, 2022
DME May Have a New Biomarker
December 02, 2022
Anti-VEGF for nAMD Might Increase Glaucoma Progression
December 01, 2022
Disc Hemorrhages Not Uncommon in Pathologic Myopia
December 01, 2022
Culture-negative Keratitis Causes Less Severe Infection
December 01, 2022
Glaucoma Detectable 10 Years Prior to Its Clinical Manifestations
November 30, 2022
GCC Thinning on OCT Helps Pinpoint Central Visual Field Loss
November 30, 2022
OCT Parameters Help Predict Macular Hole Progression
November 30, 2022
Study Characterizes Areas of US with Worst Eyecare Accessibility
November 29, 2022
Male Patients, Pseudophakic Eyes at Higher Risk of PVD Complications
November 29, 2022
Ectasia Common After PK for Keratoconus
November 29, 2022
AMD, CSC Mechanisms Overlap, Gene Studies Say
November 28, 2022
Home OCT Assessment of nAMD Comparable with Manual Grading
November 28, 2022
Annular Dark Shadow Assessment Useful in Diagnosing Keratoconus
November 28, 2022
Treatment of Myopic Macular Neovascularization Effective for Five Years
November 23, 2022
SMILE, LASIK Have Similar Efficacy for Astigmatism Correction
November 23, 2022
Axis of Astigmatism Can Be Changed by Mask Wear
November 23, 2022
IOP Increase Found in Non-Diabetic Patients on Anti-VEGF
November 22, 2022
Balanced Diet Better for Glaucoma Risk Reduction than Low Fat
November 22, 2022
Early Dementia May Be Detectable Through Ocular Signs
November 22, 2022
Choroidal Vasculature Changes Linked to Pathological Myopia
November 21, 2022
Newly Obese Children Already Have Lower Retinal Vessel Density
November 21, 2022
Retinal Microcirculation Changes Found in Prediabetes
November 21, 2022
Single-hand Eyelid Eversion Tool for MG Assessment
November 18, 2022
Baseline AL Determines Axial Elongation After a Year of Ortho-K
November 18, 2022
OCT-A Aids in Detection of Vascular Deterioration in POAG
November 18, 2022
Monitoring for Plaquenil Toxicity Too Infrequent
November 18, 2022
Myopic MNV Recurrence, Older Age Increase Vision Loss on Anti-VEGF
November 17, 2022
Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Glaucoma
November 17, 2022
Epithelial Variability Most Useful in KC Progression
November 17, 2022
Look out for Deep ODD in Normal-Tension Glaucoma
November 16, 2022
Cataract: No Need to Recommend Change in Hypertensive Med Use
November 16, 2022
Dry AMD Linked to Dementia
November 16, 2022
Study Evaluates Scleral Lens Practice Trends
November 15, 2022
Traditional nAMD Progression Biomarkers Less Useful in Asians
November 15, 2022
Polygenic Risk Score Helps Determine Glaucoma Progression
November 15, 2022
Asymptomatic MGD Might Not Be a Concern for LASIK
November 14, 2022
Choroidal Vascularity Index Decreased in DR Patients
November 14, 2022
Cataract Surgery Positively Correlated to AMD Progression
November 14, 2022
Anti-VEGF for CRVO Yields Average 12-letter Gain in Acuity
November 11, 2022
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
How Systemic Drugs Trigger Dry Eye Disease
More than 20% of the most popular oral agents in health care impact the ocular surface. Find out which are the biggest offenders and what to do about it.
A Guide to Demyelinating Diseases of the CNS
This overview can help you better understand the clinical features and findings of optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica and MOG.
Conjunctivitis: Know Your Differentials
The various forms of this condition display similar signs and symptoms, which can make a specific diagnosis challenging.
Don’t Underestimate Demodex
The mite is prevalent enough that it warrants more discussion and attention to treatment. With a promising clinical trial underway, now may be its time.
Evaluating Visual Quality in AMD
Understand how to best serve your patients with this condition to help improve their quality of life.
Facts and Fiction about Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
Here’s what current research tells us about how to best diagnose and treat this highly transmissible infection.
Departments
Making the Grade
Studies show promising results for CyclASol, a new medication to treat DED that could be approved next year.
A Hiccup or a Burp?
Some may hesitate, but this technique can provide immediate pressure lowering and symptomatic relief to the patient.
A Warrior for Wellness
Stuart Richer taught us to anticipate and avoid, rather than merely react to, diseases. His patients—and profession—are healthier for it.
Food for Thought
Eat what you want—and hope you don’t live long enough to deal with the consequences.
Hiding in Plain Sight
When a patient has no visual problems but you notice an anomaly, what should you do?
Picking a Procedure
Previous surgeries can complicate what operation works best for patients with endothelial dysfunction.
Sweat the Small Stuff
Even though they may not look like much initially, open globe injuries may have significant visual consequences if mismanaged.
Upcoming Events
Continuing Education
November 2022 • 2.00 Credits
Conjunctivitis: Know Your Differentials
October 2022 • 2.00 Credits
What ODs Need to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease
September 2022 • 2.00 Credits
Take Control of the Nutrition Conversation
August 2022 • 2.00 Credits
How to Assess and Manage and Nystagmus and Vertigo
Additional Publications
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Practical Matters in Myopia Management
Expert guidance on how to start—and succeed. Digital Devices are Impacting Your Patients
Annual Contact Lenses and Lens Care Guide - 2022
Clinical Perspectives on Patient Care
Ophthalmic Product Guide - July 2022
Ortho-K The Complete Guide to Orthokeratology Success in Myopia Control
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Optimizing the Ocular Surface
Learn how to properly treat DED prior to surgery to get the best postoperative outcomes. -
PTK: The Role it Plays Today
Many anterior corneal pathologies can respond well to this versatile procedure, potentially sparing the patient from undergoing a transplant. -
Take a Scleral Lens Virtual Workshop
Let’s work through several cases to better understand how to navigate common challenges that can arise during the fitting process. -
Advanced and Additional Uses of Sclerals
Insights into the future of this modality. -
Sclerals 101: A Primer for Lens Fitting
Walk through how to best incorporate this modality into your practice. -
2022 Abstract Review: ARVO Up Close
Learn about the most clinically relevant anterior segment studies presented at this year’s research showcase.
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