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
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Retina Update 2023
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