Review
Ophthalmology
Meera S. Ramakrishnan, Aubrey L. Gilbert
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of tele-neuro-ophthalmology, providing increased access to limited neuro-ophthalmologists. While telemedicine has limitations, progress in technological, legal, and reimbursement strategies may lead to further adoption and integration into healthcare systems.
CURRENT OPINION IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yin Allison Liu, Melissa W. Ko, Heather E. Moss
Summary: Tele-neuro-ophthalmology has the potential to increase access to neuro-ophthalmic care by improving efficiency and decreasing the need for long-distance travel for patients. Despite challenges, tele-neuro-ophthalmology formats such as telephone appointments and video visits aim to provide more convenient medical services for patients.
CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Leanne Stunkel, Rahul A. Sharma, Devin D. Mackay, Bradley Wilson, Gregory P. Van Stavern, Nancy J. Newman, Valerie Biousse
Summary: The study revealed a high misdiagnosis rate of neuro-ophthalmic conditions at 49%, with 26% of misdiagnosed patients experiencing harm that could have been prevented with earlier referral to neuro-ophthalmology. Physical examination, generation of a complete differential diagnosis, and history taking were the most common reasons for diagnostic errors.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Kevin E. E. Lai, Melissa W. W. Ko
Summary: This article reviews the rapid adoption of telehealth by neuro-ophthalmologists during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to minimize disruption to patient care. The review discusses recent research on tele-neuro-ophthalmology adoption, current limitations, and potential future applications using digital transformation technologies such as machine learning and augmented reality.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Elena A. Muro-Fuentes, Leanne Stunkel
Summary: The review highlights potential avenues for reducing preventable diagnostic errors of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including improving history-taking, physical examinations, neuroimaging, triage by other providers, and access to neuro-ophthalmology evaluation. Further research is needed to evaluate the relationship between misdiagnosis and patient harm.
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Suzie Kim, Philip R. Wang, Rocio Lopez, Carolina C. S. Valentim, Justin Muste, Matthew Russell, Rishi P. Singh, Michael P. Phelan
Summary: Based on the analysis of ophthalmic emergency department visits in the United States between 2010 and 2018, it was found that most visits were due to non-traumatic eye issues, with conjunctivitis being the most common non-traumatic diagnosis and superficial injury of the cornea being the most common traumatic diagnosis. More men visited for sclera and cornea issues, while more women visited for visual disturbances.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Sanda Jurja, Alina Zorina Stroe, Mihaela Butcaru Pundiche, Silviu Docu Axelerad, Garofita Mateescu, Alexandru Octavian Micu, Raducu Popescu, Antoanela Oltean, Any Docu Axelerad
Summary: This article reviews the clinical neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of cat-scratch disease, which has been found to cause a range of ocular and neurological disorders in humans. The aim of the research is to increase understanding of the disease.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Simone Donati, Edoardo Appolloni, Sebastiano Ceriani, Elias Premi, Laura Premoli, Cristian Metrangolo, Arianna Ravasio, Claudio Azzolini, Paolo Radice
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the incidence of ocular pathologies seen at the ophthalmological emergency department during the COVID-19 lockdown and compare it to the corresponding period in 2019. The results showed a significant decrease in the number of consultations at the OED during the lockdown, especially in the youngest and oldest age groups. The proportion of male patients increased, while deferrable consultations and consultations for ocular trauma decreased.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Ophthalmology
Robb Wesselingh, Steve L. Wesselingh
Summary: COVID-19 has shown to cause non-pulmonary organ dysfunction, including in the nervous system. It is important for ophthalmologists and neurologists to understand the potential complications and mechanisms of COVID-19-related neurological and neuro-ophthalmological disorders. This review examines four possible mechanisms by which COVID-19 can lead to these complications, as well as the evidence for long-term neurological effects and neurodegeneration.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Hasenin Al-khersan, Thomas A. Lazzarini, Anne L. Kunkler, Diana M. Laura, Kenneth C. Fan, Lily Zhang, David W. Redick, Humberto Salazar, Charles M. Medert, Nimesh A. Patel
Summary: Eleven patients with ocular injuries caused by exercise resistance bands were studied, showing common symptoms of iritis, hyphema, and vitreous hemorrhage. The average visual acuity of affected eyes improved during follow up, but 33% of eyes still had poor vision at the last visit.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Avital Lily Okrent Smolar, Hetal J. Ray, Michael Dattilo, Walid Bouthour, Gabriele Berman, Jason H. Peragallo, Sachin Kedar, Andrew M. Pendley, James G. Greene, Matthew T. Keadey, David W. Wright, Beau B. Bruce, Nancy J. Newman, Valerie Biousse
Summary: Neuro-ophthalmology consultations are crucial for diagnosis and management in the hospital setting. However, the shortage of neuro-ophthalmologists has led to an increased demand for emergency department consultations by non-neuro-ophthalmologists. Therefore, there is a need for more technological and diagnostic aids to improve outpatient access.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexander M. Solomon, Vivek R. Patel, Courtney E. Francis
Summary: This study identified factors influencing the decision of ophthalmology residents to pursue neuro-ophthalmology fellowship training. The perceived lack of surgical opportunities in neuro-ophthalmology was a deterrent for many residents, although a significant number of neuro-ophthalmologists still perform surgery. Repeated exposure during residency may provide an opportunity for residents to reconsider neuro-ophthalmology and realize its surgical potential. Exposure to the practice patterns of recently graduated neuro-ophthalmologists offers residents in training excellent exposure to the contemporary practice of neuro-ophthalmology, which may promote greater interest in pursuing a career in this field among ophthalmology residents.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Heather E. Moss, Melissa W. Ko, Devin D. Mackay, Divya Chauhan, Karen G. Gutierrez, Natacha C. Villegas, Kevin E. Lai
Summary: The study showed a decrease in neuro-ophthalmic care delivery during the early COVID-19 public health emergency compared to the same period in 2019. The shift towards established patients with efferent diagnoses and the increased use of telemedicine were notable trends during this time.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel Calix, Scott N. Grossman, Nailyn Rasool, Leslie Small, Catherine Cho, Steven L. Galetta, Laura J. Balcer, Janet C. Rucker
Summary: The instructional videos showcase a step-by-step approach to tele-neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology visits, covering patient preparation, use of a video platform, digital applications for vision testing, and practical advice for remote examinations in these specialties.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Ophthalmology
Yuan-Yuh Leong, Caroline Vasseneix, Maxwell Toan Finkelstein, Dan Milea, Raymond P. Najjar
Summary: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have improved the diagnosis and treatment of optic nerve head abnormalities and ocular movement disorders in neuro-ophthalmology, providing ophthalmologists with fast and accurate tools for patient care.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Jeffrey M. Jancuska, Laura J. Balcer, Steven L. Galetta
JOURNAL OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2015)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Laura Balcer, Steven L. Galetta
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Laura J. Balcer, Steven L. Galetta
SEMINARS IN NEUROLOGY
(2015)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Laura J. Balcer, Steven L. Galetta, Janet C. Rucker
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Ariel O. Antezana, Tamar Bacon, Ilya Kister
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rachel E. Ventura, Ariel O. Antezana, Tamar Bacon, Ilya Kister
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
R. E. Ventura, T. Iizumi, T. Battaglia, Menghan Liu, G. I. Perez-Perez, J. Herbert, M. J. Blaser
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Rachel Ventura, Sohae Chung, Timothy Shepherd, Ilya Kister
Article
Neurosciences
Rachel E. Ventura, James E. Goldman
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2007)