Review of Systems
When Facial Paralysis Strikes
Diagnosing and managing Bell’s palsy requires optometrists to rule out any underlying condition that could be triggering a patient’s signs and symptoms.
07/15/2020
A Common Denominator
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that can have ocular implications.
05/15/2020
Out of Rhythm
While amiodarone is highly effective, long-term use is associated with concerning ocular side effects.
03/15/2020
Flower in the Eye, Smoke in the Brain
The appearance of a characteristic optic nerve may signify systemic or intracranial vascular abnormalities.
01/15/2020
Common Tumor, Unlikely Location
Lymphoma may present anywhere in the body but is rare in the eye.
11/15/2019
Beyond the Pale
The ophthalmic manifestations of Waardenburg syndrome may be striking—making the diagnosis easy.
09/15/2019
Pattern Recognition
Not all gene mutations are benign, especially when they affect the retina.
07/15/2019
A Paralyzing Etiology
Patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome face significant systemic and ocular complications, including optic disc edema.
05/15/2019
CMV: Old Foe, New Victims
Immunocompromised patients aren’t the only ones at risk from cytomegalovirus.
03/15/2019
All Vessels, Great and Small
In vasculitis, inflammation can lead to serious problems in multiple body systems, including the eye.
01/15/2019
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
