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

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June 13, 2023

All Eyes on Evaporation
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June 21, 2023

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