Neuro
Parkinson’s Disease Shows Distinct Retinal Thinning
The pattern was different compared with primary open-angle glaucoma patients.
04/03/2024
Half of All MS Patients Will Develop Ocular Involvement, Study Finds
Optic neuritis was the most common occurrence. Furthermore, one quarter will have visual symptoms at presentation.
03/13/2024
Nonarteritic AION Incidence Increases After Age 50
Although prevalent in elderly patients with vascular risk factors, the rate of disease has remained stable over several decades.
02/22/2024
Nasal and Paracentral Regions of Optic Disc are Most Vulnerable to Visual Field Progression
Careful monitoring of these locations in patients with ocular hypertension may be useful.
02/21/2024
Fetal Growth Restriction Leads to Enlarged Vertical c/d Ratio in Adulthood
Full-term babies with a birth weight below the 3rd percentile experience different optic nerve head morphology as they develop and may have a lower neuronal reserve for degenerative diseases in this region.
02/20/2024
Study Examines Link Between Targeted Anti-Cancer Drugs & Neuro-Ophthalmic Complications
While uncommon, these adverse events can be vision-threatening without prompt management.
02/16/2024
Navigating Optic Nerve Differentials
Use this systematic protocol to arrive at the proper diagnosis without delay.
02/15/2024
Optic Disc Edema More Prevalent Among Women
As one recent study found, this may be due to a significant portion of cases arising from IIH.
02/02/2024
IIH Found to Be More Mild in Older Population
Study shows this age group had a higher prevalence of empty sella on neuroimaging, however, as well as some differing characteristics on presentation.
01/23/2024
Low c/d Ratio a Key Predisposing Factor in NAION Development
The largest clinical trial to compile information about the condition also confirmed the role cardiovascular risk factors play, but noted variance based on race and ethnicity.
01/17/2024
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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
Webinar: 7:00pm ET
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May 17-19, 2024
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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