Clinical Quandaries
Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD
Playing the Field
Keep an open mind when dealing with tricky neuro cases.
08/15/2018
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.
06/15/2018
A Calculated Risk
Not every patient will succeed with presbyopic IOLs, but judicious patient selection and education can help you improve their chances.
05/15/2018
Taking the Floor on Fractures
When a mishap puts an orbital floor fracture in your chair, know how to look past the gore and devise a plan.
04/15/2018
Zoster or Imposter?
With a virus known to masquerade, a detailed history and full exam could be your only shot at an early diagnosis.
03/15/2018
Where’s the Degeneration?
A significant case of subretinal hemorrhaging leads one OD to a rare disease.
02/15/2018
Dry Eye Gone Awry
When you try every topical therapy in the book and still can’t get resolution, you may need a systemic agent—and an ally in another field.
01/15/2018
The Diagnosis Was a Flop
When a patient presents with an unresponsive, irritated eye, don’t head straight for the slit lamp.
12/15/2017
Red Alert
A routine conjunctivitis case could portend serious systemic illness.
11/15/2017
Getting the Lay of the Land
Before cataract surgery, detect problems and ensure proper calculations with corneal topography.
10/15/2017
Upcoming Events
September 21-22, 2018
East Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
November 2-4, 2018
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care Arlington
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
November 30-December 1, 2018
The Optometric Retina Society and Review Group Vision Care Education Present: Retina Update 2018
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Program Chair: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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