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Who Can Benefit From Vision Rehabilitation Services?

Patients who are, or may become, limited by their vision loss can benefit from vision rehabilitation. Individuals with acquired or genetic diagnoses that render them mildly, moderately, or severely visually impaired. Even those who are totally blind can benefit from vision rehabilitation. Rachel...

What is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?

IIH (also known as pseudotumor cerebri) is a disorder of idiopathic raised intracranial pressure primarily affecting overweight women of childbearing age, with an incidence of 3-4 per 100,000. Patients typically present with headaches (90%) that have nonspecific features of migraine or tension-type...

How is a Patient Diagnosed?

A recent update to the modified Dandy Criteria for IIH is used for diagnosis. Diagnosis relies on accurately identifying papilledema and excluding secondary forms of intracranial hypertension with neuroimaging. A lumbar puncture to ensure normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) constituents and confirm an...

eye Insights Issue 08: Glaucoma

In this issue of e ye Insights, we discuss new diagnostic, medical, and surgical innovations that are advancing treatments for glaucoma. We also include guidelines for comprehensive eye exams and links to patient handouts. In this issue: New Tools for Managing Glaucoma: From the Editor-in-Chief...

Clinical Summary

The Problem Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide that is significantly under-diagnosed. The Solution Early detection and monitoring of glaucoma progression is critical to prevent damage to the optic nerve and minimize vision loss. The Way Forward 1. Educate patients about risk factors...

Ask the Experts

As vision loss affects many areas of one's life, rehabilitative strategies focus on the whole person, including reading, activities of daily living, safety, continued participation in community, and well-being. What help is available for my patients? Amy Watts, OD DirectorVision Rehabilitation...

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues, As ophthalmologists, one of the most exciting facets of our profession is our role as problem-solvers. Some of our patients have typical complaints and clear signs pointing to their pathologies, while others have complex, multifactorial problems, often connected to underlying...

Students

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Events

HMS Epigenetics & Gene Dynamics Annual Symposium, Fall 2021 Our annual symposium is an opportunity for researchers in the HMS community to share their recent progress. The Symposium is a highly interactive meeting, including outside keynote lecturers, PI, postdoc, and student speakers, and a poster...