Neuro
Primary Systemic Vasculitis-associated Optic Neuritis Yields Poor Prognosis
Even with prompt and aggressive clinical interventions, outcomes remain unsatisfactory.
09/27/2024
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.
09/23/2024
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.
09/18/2024
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.
08/26/2024
Maintain Eye Health to Support the Brain
More evidence suggests that visual function may be tied to cognitive decline.
06/13/2024
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.
06/10/2024
Eyes with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Display Novel Structural Differences
These included a reduced ganglion cell complex layer and reduced or no foveal pit.
06/03/2024
NAION Diagnostic Workup Lacks Consensus Among Subspecialists, Survey Finds
Despite this variability, there was considerable agreement in referring patients for certain risk factors.
05/28/2024
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.
05/17/2024
Parkinson’s Disease Shows Distinct Retinal Thinning
The pattern was different compared with primary open-angle glaucoma patients.
04/03/2024
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
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
December 6-7, 2024
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)
