Systemic Disease
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
ERG Helps Identify Signs of Schizophrenia
Retinal anomalies can now be more routinely tested for using a portable device.
06/21/2018
Artificial Light at Night: Not a Doctor’s Delight
Breast and prostate cancer risks go up when excess blue light interrupts sleep, study says.
05/24/2018
In Wet AMD Outcomes, Second Eyes Usually Fare Better
A new study bolsters the importance of regular monitoring.
05/17/2018
Upcoming Events
November 2-4, 2018
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care Arlington
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 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 Chair: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
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)
Register here
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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Optometrist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
9/22/2018 -
Front Desk Receptionist
Eastside Eye Associates
9/22/2018 -
Doctor of Optometry
Lenscrafters
9/22/2018
