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Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Quick Boards Reivew: Hepatolenticular Degeneration Wilson’s Disease, also known as Hepatolenticular Degeneration, is a rare, autosomal recessive mutation in the ATP7B gene.1 This mutation causes a decrease in serum ceruloplasmin...
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August: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
As we begin August, parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. That means that the optometric offices around the country will be preparing for one of the busiest months of the year – back to school eye exam time. Parents...
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Zap! Don’t Cut
New Treatment Options for Vitreous Floaters For chronic sufferers of large floaters, new technologies offer innovative treatment options that are safer and less invasive than traditional methods. For many years, the standard of...
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Ptroublesome Ptosis
Ptroublesome Ptosis That ptroublesome ptosis: A patient presents with a new "droopy" lid. So, brilliant optometrist: What are you going to do about it? Ptosis is an abnormally low position of the upper eyelid. It is more common...
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Optometry Student Bowl Winner Spotlight: David Hurd of NSUOCO
The Essilor Optometry Student Bowl is one of the most anticipated events of the year for students around the nation. A contestant from every school is chosen during mini student bowls at each school and sent to compete for the title at...
