Clinical Quandaries

Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD

A Nose for News

An exam of the adnexa and face can help identify possible tumors.
11/15/2023

Fishin’ for Trouble

Managing traumatic hyphema requires vigilance during and after treatment.
10/11/2023

Hard Knocks

Pay special attention to a patient’s ocular health after they experience a head injury.
09/15/2023

Lighten the Load

A new drug could reduce the burdens of anti-VEGF injections.
08/15/2023

Gut Check

Dry eye problems could be alleviated with diet and lifestyle changes. Here’s what to consider.
07/15/2023

The Benefit of Biologics

These treatment options can be useful against diabetic peripheral corneal neuropathy.
06/15/2023

Give It a Shot

A new treatment for early dry AMD can slow lesion progression. This elevates the role of the OD in disease detection.
05/15/2023

MOG Leads to Fog

Sudden vision loss requires a timely workup and a decisive plan.
04/15/2023

TECS Book Case

An expansion of basic eyecare services can especially benefit those far away from medical centers.
03/15/2023

Detective Work

Deeper questions can uncover underlying systemic conditions.
02/15/2023

Upcoming Events

November 28, 2023

Think Differently About Dry Eye Disease

Location: Virtual
Presenters: Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, and Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET

Sponsored by Alcon

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November 29, 2023

Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Melissa Barnett, OD, and John D. Sheppard, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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December 8-9, 2023

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (COPE Accreditation Pending)

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