Optometric Study Center
Can You Spot These Retinal Vascular Abnormalities?
Abnormal changes in the retinal vasculature are closely linked with underlying systemic conditions—impacting both the physical and ocular health of the patient.
03/15/2019
Take a Clinical Approach to Anterior Uveitis
The ultimate goal is to narrow down symptoms to effective treatment.
02/15/2019
How Environment and Genetics Give Rise to Myopia
More than half of the world’s population will be myopic by 2050. What factors are causing this epidemic?
01/15/2019
Dry Eye Disease: Know Your Comorbidities
Dry, irritated eyes can be one of the trickiest clinical findings. These systemic associations may be the key.
11/20/2018
The ABCs of Radiologic Testing
Clinicians should be prepared to order CT and MRI should the need arise. Patients’ lives may count on it.
10/15/2018
Warding off the Blues
Blue light has its pros and cons. Here’s how to help your patients manage it for the best systemic and ocular outcomes.
06/15/2018
Managing Uveitis With Steroids and Biologic Agents
The latest developments for this condition are based on underlying immunologic mechanisms. Here’s what that means for your practice.
05/15/2018
Protocols and Pitfalls in Topical Steroid Use
It’s always a balancing act between benefit and side effects. Here’s how to keep patients safe while treating with steroids.
04/15/2018
Thyroid Disease: A Delicate Balance Disrupted
This diagnosis isn’t as cut-and-dry as you think; be prepared to manage both hyper- and hypothyroid patients.
02/15/2018
Positive Visual Phenomena: Etiologies Beyond the Eye
Prepare to investigate the many non-ocular events that cause patients to see flashes or bright lights.
01/15/2018
