Clinical Quandaries
Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD
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
Not Cut and Dry
Optometrists must continue to discuss the risk of conversion with patients in the early stages of AMD.
01/15/2023
Little Jack Horner
Calmly assess the possible underlying causes of this condition.
12/15/2022
A Hiccup or a Burp?
Some may hesitate, but this technique can provide immediate pressure lowering and symptomatic relief to the patient.
11/15/2022
Valsalva Salvo
This type of retinopathy presents with dramatic preretinal hemorrhages and sudden, painless vision loss.
10/15/2022
Giving Up the Ghost
Don’t provide a cataract referral without first considering corneal rehabilitation.
09/15/2022
When to Dread the Red
Sectoral injection may mean episcleritis, but scleritis should be on your differential as well.
08/15/2022
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
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June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
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June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
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