The thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), as measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT), correlates with brain atrophy in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a report in the October 16th issue of Neurology. Reuters Health Information
Intravitreal bevacizumab appears more effective than verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of macular degeneration in elderly patients, Lebanese researchers report in the October issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Ophthalmologists have found that a test of "twinkle after-effect (TwAE)," a type of illusory stimulus, can identify blind spots in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), even before they are aware of their visual loss. Reuters Health Information
Monocular blindness for 1-week is presented in a 22-year-old woman who previously presented twice to an outside hospital with left-sided weakness. Test your diagnostic acumen. Laboratory Medicine
Learn more about the so-called white dot syndromes, a heterogeneous group of inflammatory disorders that affect the retina, the RPE, and the choroid. Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update
Results of two studies published in the November Archives of Ophthalmology suggest that telemedicine may one day supplement conventional bedside diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Reuters Health Information
Do specific genes or gene variants lead to AMD? Do others offer protection from developing it? Drs. Keith Shuler and Eric Postel examine the latest evidence on genetics and AMD. Medscape Ophthalmology
