Review of Optometry

"That's Heavy, Doc" — An elderly patient presents with visual complaints and oculomotor findings. What might be the cause? Read in the latest Diagnostic Quiz: reviewofoptometry.com/article/thats-… #optometry #optometrist #eyecare

Laser Bill in New Hampshire Vetoed by Governor In the press release, she cited unsupported concerns regarding ODs’ surgical education. Read the story: reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/l… #optometry #eyecare #optometrist

NTG Patients May Require More Frequent Monitoring, Study Says Given the high variability of findings, additional visits can avoid misinterpreting fluctuation as true progression. Read the story: reviewofoptometry.com/article/ntg-pa… #glaucoma #optometry #eyecare

"Seems Childish" — Can you recognize this atypical presentation of a pediatric disease? A 49-year-old Jamaican man presented with acute-onset new black spots and “cobwebs” in upper superior field OD for 10 days. Read full case: reviewofoptometry.com/article/seems-… #optometry #retina

Study Describes Factors Associated with Endophthalmitis Following Anti-VEGF Incidence is quite low—just 0.059%—but significantly associated with living in the southern US, prior intravitreal corticosteroid exposure, older age and history of smoking. reviewofoptometry.com/news/article/s…

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RPE-contiguous Hyperreflective Foci Associated with Visual Function This finding was more abundant in patients with intermediate AMD than in those with normal aging or early-stage disease. reviewofoptometry.com/article/rpecon… #optometry #eyecare #AMD #maculardegeneration

RPE-contiguous Hyperreflective Foci Associated with Visual Function This finding was more abundant in patients with intermediate AMD than in those with normal aging or early-stage disease. reviewofoptometry.com/article/rpecon… #optometry #eyecare #AMD #maculardegeneration

New Study on Retinal Disease Burden Describes Racial and Regional Disparities Prevalence estimations for blindness-related diseases highlight the importance of eye care in disadvantaged communities. reviewofoptometry.com/article/new-st… #retina #eyecare #optometry

"The Plasma Pen is Mightier" — Conjunctivochalasis is an overlooked component of DED and could be treated in-office. Read the latest Advanced Procedures column by Nate Lighthizer, OD: reviewofoptometry.com/article/the-pl… #optometry #cornea #dryeye #dryeyedisease #conjunctivochalasis

Higher Mortality Rates from Ocular Cancer Seen Among Men, Older Adults Overall, the number of cases increased modestly between 1999 and 2023, according to a new study. Residents of the Western and Midwestern regions also had higher rates. reviewofoptometry.com/article/higher… #optometry

Beware of Sensationalizing the Potential Semaglutide-NAION Link Recent consumer news reports varied in accuracy and tone, and often failed to disclaim that causality with the GLP-1 drug could not be inferred from observational data. reviewofoptometry.com/article/beware… #glp1 #optometry

Study Finds Myopic Maculopathy in Nearly One-Third of Pediatric High Myopes The retinal complication developed within the course of an eight-year follow-up period. reviewofoptometry.com/article/study-… #highmyopia #myopia #optometry #eyecare

"The Beauty of ART" — Autologous retinal transplantation treats macular holes. Read the latest Surgical Minute (+ watch the procedure): reviewofoptometry.com/article/the-be… #optometry #optometrist #eyecare #macularhole #retina

Uveitis Specialist Workforce Projected to Decline 35% by 2055 To increase patient access, the field would need to secure at least 20 fellowship entrants each year. reviewofoptometry.com/article/uveiti… #uveitis #optometry #eyecare

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Almost One in Four Who Have Ischemic Ocular Events Suffer Stroke Within a Year Close follow-up is warranted in this patient population, especially if older age, hypertension, underlying cardiovascular disease and carotid artery stenosis are present. reviewofoptometry.com/article/almost…

Study Links Recent Systemic Illnesses to Fall-related Open Globe Injuries New-onset disease diagnosis or worsening as well as medication changes were all scenarios associated with ocular trauma. reviewofoptometry.com/article/study-… #optometry #eyecare

"Weighing the Options" — Real-world challenges in IIH relate to definitive weight loss and tolerability of pharmacotherapy in order to preserve vision. Read the latest Therapeutic Review by Jessica Steen, OD: reviewofoptometry.com/article/weighi… #optometry #optometrist #eyecare

Systemic Metformin May Slow PCO, Study Says The antidiabetic drug’s antiproliferative effect could one day present a pharmacological option to prevent this post-cataract complication, researchers propose. reviewofoptometry.com/article/system… #optometry #eyecare #cataractsurgery