Hypertension

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Common Among IIH Patients

Despite this association, the condition was not found to influence long-term vision or headache prognosis.
12/26/2023

High Retinal Vessel Tortuosity Indicative of Several Cardiovascular Diseases

Including some common ones like hypertension, myocardial infarction and stroke, this was determined through the largest genome-wide association study of the condition yet conducted.
02/22/2023

IIH Patients Have Lower Bacterial Species Diversity

The higher the patient’s BMI, the less health-promoting gut microorganisms they had in a recent study.
07/27/2021

IIH Rates Much Higher in Black and Hispanic Women

Study calls out socioeconomic and environmental factors as key contributors.
05/25/2021

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May 2, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
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May 17-19, 2024

New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD

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June 4, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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Presenters:  Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
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