Macula

SCP Macular Vessel Density as Accurate as RNFL, GCC Thickness in Diagnosing POAG

Study suggests this could be an important biomarker for early-stage detection of the disease.
08/01/2024

Spontaneous Closure of Macular Holes Related to Diameter, Study Finds

It occurred within two months in approximately 25% of small, idiopathic FTMH and 55% of idiopathic FTMH with a diameter <150µm.
04/11/2024

OCT-A Biomarkers Can Predict Conversion to Exudative MNV

“Anastomosis and loops" and vessel density were useful to demonstrate change within a year in nonexudative eyes.
02/15/2024

Double-Layer Sign Portends Fourfold Higher Risk of Exudative Macular Neovascularization

However, a related finding—shallow irregular RPE elevation—does not improve predictive ability.
10/17/2023

Certain Macular Regions Indicative of MS Progression

The retinal nerve fiber and ganglion cell layers are both important in early detection of the disease.
07/19/2023

Macular Focus

Pinpoint your knowledge toward understanding how the structures here give rise to various conditions.
07/15/2023

Study Identifies Macular Hole Staging Biomarker

A high posterior vitreous separation height may indicate greater risk for progression, especially among females.
05/31/2023

Seven-step Scale Grades MacTel Severity

Researchers pinpointed three SD-OCT features to identify patients at risk of greater VA decline: hyperreflectivity, pigment and EZ loss.
12/14/2022

Upcoming Events

December 5, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET

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December 6-7, 2024

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Co-Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (accreditation pending)

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December 7-8, 2024

Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)

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