- NO-An Evidence-Based Approach to Unilateral Optic Nerve Edema
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- NO-Diving Deep into Concussions
- NO-ENT for the OD: Neuro-optometric Manifestations of Paranasal Sinus Disease
- NO-Is This Really Glaucoma?: Glaucoma Masqueraders Round-up
- NO-Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury
- NO-Neurologic 'Dry' Eye
- NO-Pediatric Concussion: Where have We Been and Where are We Going?
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- NO-Sensory Systems and Neurodegenerative Processes
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- NO-TBI/Concussion Examination Workshop for the Primary Care Practice
- NO-TBI: Visual Evaluation and Management
- NO-What a Pain! An Optometrist's Guide to Headaches
NO-Swollen Optic Nerves from the OD to the Neuro-Ophthalmologist's Perspective
Description:
Optic nerve head pathology including swelling can range from very benign that only requires monitoring all the way to a life threatening emergency. This interactive 2-hour lecture in a grand rounds format will review and update the most common causes of ONH swelling, pseudo-swelling and papilledema. The discussion will be both from an OD's perspective as well as a neuro-ophthalmologist.
Course Code:
AOA303-NO
Speaker(s):
Nathan Lighthizer, O.D.
lighthiz@nsuok.edu
Leonid Skorin, O.D., D.O.
eyedoc10@charter.net
Credits:
2
AOA Expiration Date:
3/10/2025
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