Primary Systemic Vasculitis-associated Optic Neuritis Yields Poor Prognosis

Even with prompt and aggressive clinical interventions, outcomes remain unsatisfactory.

Peripheral Neuropathy Increases the Risk of Developing Dry Eye Disease

Researchers discovered that severe cases significantly impact the development of dry eye signs and symptoms.

Consider PHOMS a Distinct Disease Entity

Researchers suggest careful follow-up in asymptomatic patients and note that no further workup is needed if they localize in the nasal or temporal sides of the optic disc and don’t increase in volume.

Visual Impairment Linked with Certain Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia

These included hallucinations, depression, agitation, psychosis and mania, but some of this relationship may be explained by age, comorbidities and other factors.

Maintain Eye Health to Support the Brain

More evidence suggests that visual function may be tied to cognitive decline.

Emergency Eyecare Most Often for Painful but Non–Vision Threatening Conditions

In 42% of outpatient visits and 67% of ED visits, eye pain was the primary reason for seeking care.

Eyes with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Display Novel Structural Differences

These included a reduced ganglion cell complex layer and reduced or no foveal pit.

NAION Diagnostic Workup Lacks Consensus Among Subspecialists, Survey Finds

Despite this variability, there was considerable agreement in referring patients for certain risk factors.

Five Fundus Features Correlate to VF Loss Severity in Acute NAION

Hemorrhages, cotton wool spots, disc hyperemia, pallor and peripapillary wrinkling, when taken together, classified visual field decline with about 74% accuracy.

Parkinson’s Disease Shows Distinct Retinal Thinning

The pattern was different compared with primary open-angle glaucoma patients.