October 15, 2024

Features

Clinical Research

The Skeptical Eye: Why and How to Interpret Medical Research Critically

Whether by mistake or malice, the numbers cited in studies may be less reliable than we think.

Neuro

Guidelines For IIH Management in Optometric Practice

Explore the causes and symptoms of this condition as well as effective management strategies.

Neurodegenerative Disease: Uncovering the Ocular Connection

The eye has recently been catapulted forward as a window inside the brain’s function, due to derivation from the same embryonic cells. We can use certain biomarkers to diagnose better or prevent these debilitating conditions.

Practical Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease Management

With knowledge and experience, many patients with these disorders can be managed in an optometric practice.

The Cranial Neuropathies: Oculomotor, Trochlear and Abducens

A guide to the clinical indications, causes and management strategies for the three nerve palsies affecting eye movement.

When Ophthalmics and Neuro Collide

Many ocular conditions can overlap or masquerade as suspected central nervous system tumors. Here are some cases to consider for distinguishing one from another.

Departments

Chairside

Sick of It

Taking care of ill patients can be challenging.

Clinical Quandaries

Ozempic on the Loose

This popular medication for diabetes management can lead to ocular complications.

Diagnostic Quiz

Making Contact

What might cause a patient to have “crusty eyes” and ocular surface irritation?

Focus on Refraction

VEP to the Rescue

Using this can aid in the diagnostic and therapeutic processes.

Glaucoma Grand Rounds

How to Lose a Patient

Someone's experience of feeling they aren't being listened to can cost you their care.

Ocular Surface Review

Nutrition’s Second Act in Dry Eye Disease

The impact of diet and supplements on ocular surface health has recently drawn renewed attention and even a bit of scrutiny.

Outlook

A Hole in the IRIS

The Academy of Ophthalmology’s registry generates valuable insights— but excludes optometry practices, to its detriment.

Retina Quiz

Eye Spot Trouble

Can you identify this patient’s risk factors?

Surgical Minute

Update on Endo

A rundown of recent and investigative breakthroughs in targeted corneal surgeries and therapies.

Therapeutic Review

Supporting Corneal Repair

Available adjuncts to standard therapy can enhance treatment in cases of erosion or dystrophy.

Through My Eyes

Reach New Heights

Advance your practice with these fast-growing services.

You Be the Judge

Disaster Waiting to Happen

Mentally and physically challenged patients present unique difficulties to the ophthalmic clinician.