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Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders

Missed Neuro Diagnoses Common, Can Lead to Patient Harm

Study finds half of all referrals to subspecialists were incorrect and one in four of those experienced some kind of adverse impact on health.
March 26, 2021

Targeted Dexamethasone May Help With MG

The cure rate was 85.7% in this small, prospective study of Chinese patients.
November 12, 2020

Can Topical Beta-blockers Alleviate Migraine?

A pain score reduction of four points occurred in 82% of timolol-treated migraines.
October 9, 2020

Drusen Found in Younger NAION Patients

Researchers identified the deposits in more than half of patient younger than 50.
April 28, 2020

Fundus Photos Still Gold Standard in Optic Nerve Hypoplasia

However, MRI did relatively well as an alterative diagnostic tool.
February 21, 2020

Disc Edema Severity Differs in Space

Simulating spaceflight leads to possible models for analyzing early onset of the condition.
January 8, 2020

Patients Face Barriers to Neuro Consults

Referrals are delayed and offices are few and far between.
November 20, 2019

Eyelids Implicated in Acute Diplopia

New data suggests sagging eyelid syndrome is the top cause, responsible for more than 30% of cases.
September 30, 2019

AI Helps Diagnose Optic Neuropathies

Machine learning coupled with traditional imaging helps pinpoint pseudopapilledema.
September 4, 2019

Cataract Patients at Increased Risk of NAION

They were more than two times more likely to develop the condition than controls.
August 30, 2019