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Dear Colleagues, In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Inside, you’ll find key information about how IIH is diagnosed and treated as well as further reading. IIH is becoming more prevalent due to increasing rates of obesity in the United...

Acetazolamide The first-line medical therapy is acetazolamide, which reduces CSF production by the choroid plexus. In the recent IIH Treatment Trial, acetazolamide, in addition to weight loss, was found to be more effective than weight loss alone in patients with IIH and mild visual loss. The...

Nearly half of Americans who currently have glaucoma are unaware of their condition. Why? Most types of glaucoma are painless, with no feelings of discomfort. Glaucoma typically affects peripheral vision first, so many people remain unaware of the disease until their central vision is affected...

In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at nonorganic vision loss(NVL). Inside, you’ll find techniques and tips for evaluating and managingpatients with NVL. Inside Message From the Editor-in-Chief Prevalence and Risk Factors Techniques For Evaluating Patients Tests for Visual Field Loss...

In this issue of e ye Insights, we provide an update on emerging bacteria and viruses to help inform your clinical practice. We also review two of the most commonly managed infectious eye diseases in Mass. Eye and Ear’s Emergency Department: bacterial keratitis and herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Inside...

Dear Colleagues, Infectious diseases, including those that affect the eye, are a global health problem gaining increased attention in the ophthalmic community. At the 2016 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, more than 600 people attended a special late-breaking...

Dear Colleagues, In the past decade there have been many exciting advancements in refractive cataract surgery. With the latest intraocular lens technology and a variety of lens options available, clinicians can customize treatment and maximize outcomes for each and every patient. In this issue of...

When evaluating the patient, it is important to get to know them well. What do they do for a living? Are they retired? What are their visual demands in life? Do they do a lot of nighttime driving or spend a lot of time on the computer? What are their visual priorities? One critical question to ask...

Careful assessment and management of the ocular surface is vital for optimal post operative refractive outcomes. The air-tear film interface is the highest index of refraction and can interfere with preoperative measurements if it is unstable or there is underlying corneal pathology as listed below...

Dear Colleagues, In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at posterior uveitis. Inside, you’ll find techniques and tips for evaluating and managing patients with this condition. Due to its many etiologies, posterior uveitis can be challenging to treat until the cause of the inflammation...