The Essentials

Anatomical Anomaly?

Almost half of the population possesses a cilioretinal artery, which has implications in certain conditions.
07/15/2024

Provoked Proteins

Two blood tests can offer greater insight about whether an inflammation-causing eye condition is present.
05/15/2024

A Look at Lutein

This lipid-soluble pigment is an integral part of maintaining ocular health.
03/15/2024

Know Your Glow

Retroillumination can offer better examination of clear structures like the cornea and lens.
01/15/2024

Elastin Expansion

Differentiating secondary glaucoma types like pseudoexfoliative syndrome is crucial in providing proper care.
11/15/2023

Electrify Your Exams

ERGs document neuronal function—and dysfunction—in retinal conditions to aid differential diagnosis and monitor progression.
09/15/2023

Macular Focus

Pinpoint your knowledge toward understanding how the structures here give rise to various conditions.
07/15/2023

Vascular Variations

Brush up on the fundamental differences between arteries, veins and capillaries and how each feeds the eye.
05/15/2023

A Gold Standard

With suspected tuberculosis, diagnosis can exclude other ocular conditions that exhibit similar symptoms.
03/15/2023

Color Clues

Iris hue can be a good starting point to determine the potential for disease development.
01/15/2023

Upcoming Events

August 14, 2024

The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET


Sponsored by Apellis

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August 20, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Joshua Davidson, OD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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September 8, 2024

Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter:  Paul Karpecki, OD

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