November 15, 2022

Features

Cornea

Facts and Fiction about Adenoviral Conjunctivitis

Here’s what current research tells us about how to best diagnose and treat this highly transmissible infection.

Dry Eye

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.

Eyelids

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.

Neuro

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.

Ocular Surface Anomalies

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.

Conjunctivitis: Know Your Differentials

The various forms of this condition display similar signs and symptoms, which can make a specific diagnosis challenging.

Facts and Fiction about Adenoviral Conjunctivitis

Here’s what current research tells us about how to best diagnose and treat this highly transmissible infection.

Retina

Evaluating Visual Quality in AMD

Understand how to best serve your patients with this condition to help improve their quality of life.

Departments

Chairside

Food for Thought

Eat what you want—and hope you don’t live long enough to deal with the consequences.

Clinical Quandaries

A Hiccup or a Burp?

Some may hesitate, but this technique can provide immediate pressure lowering and symptomatic relief to the patient.

Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A

Picking a Procedure

Previous surgeries can complicate what operation works best for patients with endothelial dysfunction.

Diagnostic Quiz

Hiding in Plain Sight

When a patient has no visual problems but you notice an anomaly, what should you do?

Ocular Surface Review

Making the Grade

Studies show promising results for CyclASol, a new medication to treat DED that could be approved next year.

Outlook

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.

Retina Quiz

Made from Scratch

A patient’s pet was the culprit of her condition.

The Essentials

A Sweet Measurement

Hemoglobin A1c is a good indicator of glycemic control.

Through My Eyes

A Different Approach

Can emulating the dental model improve how we treat OSD?

Urgent Care

Sweat the Small Stuff

Even though they may not look like much initially, open globe injuries may have significant visual consequences if mismanaged.