Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Physician Update

October 2019

Stroke risk after central retinal artery occlusion

Patient Care

Timely diagnosis and treatment essential for optimal treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

At Mayo Clinic's cerebral spinal fluid dynamics clinic, patients can see a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist, have diagnostic testing, and see a neurosurgeon, if needed, within a few days.

Research

Study expands applicable epidemiological data on conjunctival tumors

While most conjunctival tumors are benign with low risk of malignant transformation, researchers recommend subspecialty referrals in the setting of changing appearance or worrisome features.

TAPS supports use of intraocular lenses in infants between 7 and 24 months of age

The Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study (TAPS) evaluated concerns about adverse events, re-operations and refractive changes in infants who receive intraocular lens implantation for cataract.

Patients at increased risk of ischemic stroke in the peri-CRAO period

Research supports that there is an increased risk of stroke around the time of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), especially if an embolic etiology of CRAO is diagnosed.

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Education

Current Concepts in Primary Eye Care 2019

Oct. 10, 2019, in Rochester, Minn.

Topics for this continuing education course for optometry include MOG-IgG antibody optic neuritis, glaucoma cases, retinal cases, choroidal nevus to ocular melanoma risk factors, Fuchs' grading, and acute retinal ischemia diagnosis and management.

American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 Annual Meeting

Oct. 12-15, 2019, in San Francisco

Meet Mayo Clinic faculty at various symposia, instructional courses, paper sessions, skills transfer courses and poster sessions.

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