Systemic Disease
Eye Diseases May Foretell Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
Several ocular conditions can indicate the systemic disorder, according to a study.
11/06/2018
Inflammation Linked to DR and Choroidal Vasculopathy
High concentration of high-sensitive C-reactive protein serum associated with the two diseases.
10/23/2018
Thyroid Eye Disease Linked to Smoking, Poor Nutrition
A study discovers molecular findings and risk factors that could help further explain the disease.
10/04/2018
Visual Disability: A Matter of the Heart
This population runs a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events.
09/21/2018
There’s a Killer on the Loose
Patient history and visual field testing can help ODs catch cases of glioblastoma multiforme before it’s too late.
09/15/2018
A Roundabout Way to Manage IOP?
Elevated measurements also show up in systemic diseases amenable to treatment.
07/26/2018
New VKH Diagnostic Tool in the Pipeline
A proposed new set of diagnostic criteria for this rare form of uveitis may be better than the standard used since 2001.
07/16/2018
Herpes Vaccine Presents No Further Ocular Risks
Elevated rates of anterior segment complications weren’t found in vaccinated patients.
07/13/2018
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Sidelined in Primary Care
Survey: internists consider the vaccination a lesser clinical priority.
07/11/2018
OSA Increases Risk of Optic Neuropathy
CPAP treatment fails to reduce likelihood of this condition.
07/10/2018
Upcoming Events
November 18, 2018
Pathways to Premium Outcomes through Effective Surgical Comanagement with the Latest Technologies
Location: New York Athletic Club, New York, NY
Program Chairs: Paul Karpecki, OD, and Marc Bloomenstein, OD
Up to 6 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
November 30-December 1, 2018
The Optometric Retina Society and Review Group Vision Care Education Present: Retina Update 2018
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Program Chairs: Steve Ferrucci, OD, and Mohammad Rafieetary, OD
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approved)
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December 14-15, 2018
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Monarch Hotel, Dana Point, CA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: Monarch Hotel, Dana Point, CA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Jobs
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Clinical Manager
Maine Eye Center
11/13/2018 -
Doctor of Optometry
US Vision
11/13/2018 -
Ophthalmic Technician
Mid Atlantic Retina
11/13/2018
