History Lesson
A 52-year-old African American female reported for an annual eye exam. Her chief complaint was difficulty with reading. She indicated she had an ocular history of medullated nerve fibers in the right eye diagnosed by another practitioner many years ago. She also indicated she had a family history of glaucoma (grandmother). Her systemic history was significant for hypertension, for which she was properly medicated. She denied allergies of any kind.
Bullae or Bust
A 37-year-old Hispanic male presented to the emergency department with complaints of blurred vision in his left eye for six months. He reported that his vision had drastically worsened over the preceding week. He denied any active pain or inflammation in his eye, though he did note an episode of photophobia and redness that had occurred in the weeks leading up to his rapid vision decline.
Neovascularization: A Small Solution to a Big Problem
Proliferative retinal diseases are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Many treatments are aimed at reversing these conditions and preserving visual function. However, in order to do so, timely diagnosis and management is vital. As complications can be severe, more effective therapeutic solutions are continuously being evaluated.
Herpes Hassles
A history of HSK is not always a contraindication for CXL; active infection is.
RP Prognostication
Genetic information can provide insight to inheritance patterns, severity and ultimately disease prognosis. All this information together can help the doctor provide optimal patient care.
The News Feed
Glaucoma Affects Refractive Outcomes
East Asian Eyes Develop More DR Lesions
Rapid Macular Thinning an Early Sign of HCQ Toxicity
Online Survey Yields RCE Patient Profile
Treatment with Dexamethasone Alters Eye Growth
Reticular Pseudodrusen Identified as AMD Risk Factor
Glaucoma Drops Alter Ocular Surface Microbiome
Serum Cholesterol Associated With Higher IOP
IOP-Lowering Effect of Systemic Meds Quantified
Growth Factor Drops Effective in Dry Eye
DR, Chronic Kidney Disease Go Hand-in-Hand
Consumption of Alcohol Could Increase Glaucoma Odds
DME Eyes Have Poorer Response to Anti-VEGF
Win Some, Lose Some with Statins
Gut Microbiota Affects Ocular Surface in Sjögren’s
Mediterranean Diet Doesn’t Improve Dry Eye
Retinal Laser Procedure Could Enhance Drug Delivery
Frequent Salt Intake Associated with Open-Angle Glaucoma
Nearly Half of All Diabetes Patients Experience Retinopathy
Race Plays Role in CXL Failure Rate
Active Acute Leukemia Associated With Reduced Vessel Density
Changes in BMO-MRW Immediate After IOP Intervention
Morning Bright Light Therapy May Reduce TBI Symptoms
Exercise Habits Do Not Impact Ocular Vessel Stiffness
Decentered Ortho-K Optics Give Results a Boost
Dilating Drops May Affect Glaucoma Measurements
Study Finds In-office Blepharitis Treatment Effective
Corneal Nerve Damage Less with SMILE than LASIK
En Face OCT Helps Identify, Monitor Calcified Drusen
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
Bringing Incisions and Injections to Your Clinic
Combating Dry Eye Through Communication
Ease Into Next-Level Dry Eye Care
Four Hidden Lifestyle Risks Associated with Dry Eye
How to Use Dry Eye Questionnaires in Your Practice
Visual Hallucinations in the Dementia Spectrum
Departments
Bullae or Bust
All Over the Map
Demands of the Job
Herpes Hassles
History Lesson
Neovascularization: A Small Solution to a Big Problem
Recognize Shortcomings in Racial Categories
RP Prognostication
Continuing Education
JHI Test CE 10.13.2023
Four Hidden Lifestyle Risks Associated with Dry Eye
Piecing Together the HSVK Puzzle
Managing Pediatric Ocular Pathology
Additional Publications
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Recognizing And Minimizing Disparities In Diabetic Eye Disease
This supplement is based on a Medscape Education online activity and discusses how to identify signs of diabetic eye disease along with screening and monitoring recommendations. It also addresses the gaps in disease management that exist today.
Supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron
Wellness Essentials for Clinical Practice
Ophthalmic Product Guide - February 2022
The Future of Glaucoma Care
2022 Conference Planner
Advancing the Management of the Demodex Blepharitis Patient
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Fighting Mail Order Contact Lenses
Although steps have been made to combat online sellers, this is still an ongoing challenge that continues to impact optometric practices. -
Make Contact Lens Discomfort Extinct
Manage expectations and follow the steps below to reduce or eliminate this bothersome condition. -
An Evidence-Based Approach to Gas Permeable Lenses
The CLEAR study offers ODs a comprehensive review of current literature. -
Using Topography to Guide Your CL Fits
Learn the maps and images that can best visualize any issues prior to placement or troubleshooting. -
Fitting the Keratoconic Eye Post-Surgery
We discuss how to carefully initiate contact lenses after various corneal procedures, including crosslinking. -
KCN Genetic Testing: Where Does It Fit In?
This new technology holds the potential to help identify some patients early, but experts caution it’s just one piece of the diagnostic puzzle.
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