Neuro

Optic Disc Drusen Prevalence 15 Times Higher in RP Patients

This estimate—greater than most—was made with the most sensitive imaging tool available.
11/22/2023

Neuritis, NAION Main Causes for Optic Disc Edema

Seen with cases presented to neuro-ophthalmology clinics, the former resulted in better visual prognosis.
11/13/2023

Dementia Risk Tied to Motor Neuropathy

Early diagnosis should be followed by neurological examinations, experts say.
10/16/2023

Optometry Needed More in Urgent Referral Care

The overburdened and dwindling subspecialty of neuro-ophthalmology inevitably means that ODs will see more patients who require prompt, accurate triaging.
09/27/2023

Severe Photophobia from Migraines Impacts Work Productivity

This exasperating symptom was associated with higher disability and impairment.
08/21/2023

A Big Headache

Contoured prism glasses could solve this ocular-related issue.
08/15/2023

Pregnancy-related Weight Gain Carries Lower Papilledema Risk in IIH

Researchers suggest this could be related to a difference in weight distribution or hormonal changes.
08/09/2023

Emergency Departments Strained by Neuro-ophth Referral Consults

Study finds patients are flocking to hospitals due to the subspecialty’s shortage of providers nationwide.
08/09/2023

Macular OCT Helps Distinguish Maculopathy from Optic Neuropathy

Especially in the presence of normal RNFL thickness, the scan could simplify differential diagnosis, experts say. Doctors are also advised to order neuroimaging with contrast to rule out compressive lesions.
07/28/2023

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Linked with Alzheimer’s

As indicated by higher instances of brain atrophy, patients displayed greater rates of the neurodegenerative disease.
06/14/2023

Upcoming Events

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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December 9-10, 2023

Retina Update 2023
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO; Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (COPE approval pending)

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December 14, 2023

Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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