Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders

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

Suggestions for Using Labs and Imaging in your Practice

Various symptoms at the office require further investigation. Part 2 of 2.
03/15/2023

Six Questions About the Role of OCT in Neuro Evaluations

This technology plays a pivotal role in clinical practice. With answers to these key points, learn how it can help you assess these complex conditions.
01/15/2023

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

Older Age, Arterial Hypertension Associated With Arteritic Optic Neuropathy

These and other variables can help distinguish this condition from its non-arteritic counterpart.
10/26/2022

Literature Review Summarizes How Alzheimer’s May Affect the Eye

Its effects on the brain may cause retrograde neuronal degeneration of the optic nerve and deterioration of the RNFL and choroid.
10/25/2022

Middle Maculopathy Helps Differentiate Ischemic Optic Neuropathies

The finding was present only in arteritic AION in a recent study.
10/13/2022

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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