Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Do You Know The Trigger?...
Recents findings studying herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) keratitis may give us greater insight when we manage these individuals in daily practice.
At least in this study (porcine), it appears HSV-1 infectious keratitis is primarily restricted to the corneal epithelium and likely triggered via epithelial defects or abrasion - not penetrating basement membran...
Nystagmus In Daily Practice
Do You Know Where To Start?...
Whether congenital or acquired, nystagmus can be a difficult to understand and often mysterious complex ocular movement disorder. It is characterized by involuntary rhythmic eye movements, negatively impacting visual function and therefore quality of life.
In daily practice, our approach to uncover an etiologic source often involves a combination of high-reso...
Implantable IOP Sensors vs Tonometry
Will This Change How You Manage Glaucoma?...
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is usually our primary concern in managing glaucoma - assuming we also understand and always consider additional pathophysiologic dynamics in glaucomatous optic neuropathy. For example, factors involved in glaucomatous progression despite "target IOP" and/or with Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG). However, also knowing IOP is...
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