The Essentials
Provoked Proteins
Two blood tests can offer greater insight about whether an inflammation-causing eye condition is present.
05/15/2024
A Look at Lutein
This lipid-soluble pigment is an integral part of maintaining ocular health.
03/15/2024
Know Your Glow
Retroillumination can offer better examination of clear structures like the cornea and lens.
01/15/2024
Elastin Expansion
Differentiating secondary glaucoma types like pseudoexfoliative syndrome is crucial in providing proper care.
11/15/2023
Electrify Your Exams
ERGs document neuronal function—and dysfunction—in retinal conditions to aid differential diagnosis and monitor progression.
09/15/2023
Macular Focus
Pinpoint your knowledge toward understanding how the structures here give rise to various conditions.
07/15/2023
Vascular Variations
Brush up on the fundamental differences between arteries, veins and capillaries and how each feeds the eye.
05/15/2023
A Gold Standard
With suspected tuberculosis, diagnosis can exclude other ocular conditions that exhibit similar symptoms.
03/15/2023
Color Clues
Iris hue can be a good starting point to determine the potential for disease development.
01/15/2023
A Sweet Measurement
Hemoglobin A1c is a good indicator of glycemic control.
11/15/2022
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
September 9, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
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