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Update on Refractive Surgery

WEB2. ]. Corneal refractive surgeries, such as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), remain the most commonly performed …

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WEBAbout the Journal. Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the most current practices in both ophthalmology and optometry. A distinguished editorial …

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Peripheral Retinal Degenerations and Treatment Options

WEBThere are numerous pathologies that can be found in the peripheral retina, including degenerative disease. Involvement of the vitreoretinal interface and certain …

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Virtual Perimetry

WEBVisual field examination is integral to diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma, optic neuropathies, and some neurologic disorders. Standard automated perimetry is currently …

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The Use of B-Scan Ultrasound in Primary Eye Care

WEBB-scan ultrasound has been a part of an eye care provider’s armamentarium of ophthalmic imaging techniques dating back to at least the 1950s. Even with the advent of newer …

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The Effects of Modulated Light on the Visual Process

WEBLight as medicine is now considered a safe and effective tool and is playing an ever-increasing role in both eye health and general health. The newest information, …

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Low-Vision Rehabilitation

WEBTo better understand the role of low-vision rehabilitation in health care, its origins must first be explored. The history of low-vision rehabilitation is recent, considering that the first …

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Advances in Teleophthalmology

WEBTelemedicine is an umbrella term that refers to a modality of health care delivery that uses digital technologies to provide and support the exchange of personal …

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Environmental Factors in Myopia Progression

WEBMyopia affects more than 1 in 4 people over age 40 in the United States and Western Europe [1]. In the past few decades, the prevalence of myopia and high myopia …

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Advances in Teleophthalmology

WEBOphthalmology is well suited for widespread adoption of telemedicine because of the specialty’s reliance on diagnostic imaging for screening, disease di-agnoses, and …

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Update on Cortical Visual Impairment

WEBCortical visual impairment (CVI), also known as cerebral visual impairment, is one of the leading causes of pediatric blindness. Cause of CVI maybe multifactorial but …

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Optical Coherence Technology in Glaucoma Diagnosis

WEBGlaucoma is a multifactorial disease consisting of characteristic damage to the optic disc, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and visual field, additionally involving …

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Screening for Plaquenil

WEBHydroxychloroquine use needs to be carefully monitored for retinal toxicity that can lead to significant visual impairment. This review summarizes the current …

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Update in the Management of Keratoconus

WEBKeratoconus (KCN) is a common corneal degeneration characterized by progressive, noninflammatory changes in collagen structure that results in corneal thinning and …

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Bioptic Driving in the United States

WEBBioptic driving, using a telescope mounted into the top of eyewear, allows the patient with a mild to moderate visual impairment the opportunity to drive in most states. Proper …

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Xanthelasma Palpebrarum: An Oculoplastic Viewpoint of Optimal …

WEBXanthelasma palpebrum (XP), the most prevalent cutaneous xanthoma [1], is usually located on the medial aspect of the eyelids, more often on the upper than the …

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Traumatic Brain Injury

WEBTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health, social, economic, political, medical, and optometric concern in the United States [1,2]. It will likely continue to be so in the …

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Recent Innovations in Gene Therapy for Retinal Disease

WEBRecent Innovations in Gene Therapy for Retinal Disease Adnan Mallick, MDa,*, Peter Belin, MDa, Ronni M. Lieberman, MDb aDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hofstra Northwell …

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Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

WEBEpiphora is a common problem encountered by eye care providers and is seen in both children and adults. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is a frequent …

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Retinal Vasculitis

WEBRetinal Vasculitis Brian K. Do, MDa,*, Jerome Giovinazzo, MDb aDepartment of Ophthalmology, The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, The Icahn …

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