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What are the benefits of genetic testing? Genetic tests can help to: Diagnose disease Improve the accuracy of a patient’s prognosis and genetic counseling Identify gene mutations that could be passed on to children Screen newborn babies for certain treatable conditions Identify mutations...

Genetic testing can be ordered only by a medical professional. Blood is the preferred specimen for testing. CLIA-certified genetic testing services provided by the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass. Eye and Ear range from $500-$3,500. Health insurance may cover part or all of the cost. A typical...

Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (PANDO) PANDO is a condition in which chronic inflammation and scarring block the tear drainage system without another identifiable cause for the obstruction, such as trauma, tumor, etc. Patients with PANDO usually seek help when tears overflow...

In this issue of eye Insights, we take a close look at idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). You'll find key information about how IIH is diagnosed and treated. Inside: Message from the Editor-in-Chief What is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension? How is a Patient Diagnosed? What are the...

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...