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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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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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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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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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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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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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Home Page: Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry

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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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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Vision Therapy and Virtual Reality Applications

WEBVision therapy is an evidence-based treatment of strabismic and nonstrabismic binocular vision dysfunctions, amblyopia, accommodative, oculomotor, visual processing, 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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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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Stepwise Approach to the

WEBA stepwise approach is critical to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment based on the severity of their disease and symptoms. In 2017, the Tear Film and Ocular …

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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 intraretinal …

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Environmental Factors in Myopia Progression

WEBTherefore, near work has been suggested as an environmental risk factor for the development of myopia. The amount of near work, accuracy of accom-modation (a …

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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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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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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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Screening for Plaquenil

WEBSCREENING FOR PLAQUENIL 267. [11,12]. Definitive toxicity on 10-2 AVF is classically characterized by parafo- veal ring or partial ring scotoma with early damage appearing …

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Retinal Vasculitis

WEBThe concept of retinal vascular inflammation was first introduced by John Hunter in 1784, in the report “Observations on the inflammation of the internal coats of the veins” [1]. Since …

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Drug Abuse in Your Patients

WEBThe impact and cost related to crime, lost work productivity, and health care of alcohol and illicit drug use in the United States is more than $200 billion annually. Abuse of drugs is …

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