Neuro
Study Identifies OCT Parameters to Help Distinguish Between Neuropathies
Minimum rim width can help optometrists differentiate patients with NAION and GON.
05/24/2023
Ocular Torsional Instability May Signal Ocular Motor Dysfunction
Depending on whether strabismus is present, neuroimaging may be warranted to rule out causes of neurological disease.
05/18/2023
Glaucoma Linked to Decreased Dementia Risk
This association was present in multiple open-angle subtypes.
05/05/2023
MOG Leads to Fog
Sudden vision loss requires a timely workup and a decisive plan.
04/15/2023
Apolipoprotein Not Always Indicative of Glaucoma
Researchers looking at the E4 allele found its incidence yielded a negative correlation to the disease but noted its possible contribution to neuronal loss.
02/15/2023
Cup-to-Disc Ratio Associated with Optic Nerve, Brain Aging
Enlarged cupping in women without glaucoma could possibly provide a surrogate measure of pathologic changes and cognitive function.
01/17/2023
Visits for Flashes and Floaters Strain Emergency Services, Study Finds
Researchers hope that developing a more informed triage strategy can increase efficiency for the healthcare system.
12/23/2022
Early Dementia May Be Detectable Through Ocular Signs
Despite this possibility, much more research is needed to determine the best diagnostic criteria.
11/22/2022
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.
11/15/2022
Body Mass Index Helps Predict OSA Severity
The condition is more common among men with IIH, study finds.
11/03/2022
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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