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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - PION

Friday, Sep 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will continue our discussion on ischemic optic neuropathies. These can be classified as anterior or posterior depending on which part of the optic nerve is affected. We will discuss posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) this month.

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - AION

Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will continue our discussion on ischemic optic neuropathies. These can be classified as anterior or posterior depending on which part of the optic nerve is affected. The anterior type can be divided into two forms, non-arteritic and arteritic. We will discuss arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) this month.

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - NAION

Saturday, Jul 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will begin our discussion on ischemic optic neuropathies. These can be classified as anterior or posterior depending on which part of the optic nerve is affected. The anterior type can be divided into two forms, non-arteritic and arteritic. We will discuss non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) this month.

Eye Strain

Thursday, Jun 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss eye straining.

Xanthelasma

Monday, May 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about xanthelasma.

Colobomas

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about colobomas.

Arcus Senilis

Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about arcus senilis.

Iridodonesis

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about the condition iridodonesis.

Aphakia

Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about the condition aphakia.

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

Corneal Erosions

Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss recurrent corneal erosions.

Endophthalmitis

Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss the condition called endophthalmitis.

Keratoconus

Thursday, Sep 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about the condition keratoconus.

Contact Lens Tips

Monday, Aug 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss proper care for contact lenses.

Retinal Arterial Macroaneurysms

Friday, Jul 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about retinal arterial macroaneurysms (RAM).

Cellulitis

Wednesday, Jun 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Our last installment on red eye will be preseptal and orbital cellulitis.

Trichiasis

Sunday, May 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will talk about trichiasis, which is when an eyelash or lashes turn inwards toward the eyeball.

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Friday, Apr 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month’s topic will be the common ailment allergic conjunctivitis.

Uveitis

Tuesday, Mar 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month’s topic will be another cause of red eye called uveitis.

Scleritis

Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month’s topic will be scleritis.

Episcleritis

Saturday, Jan 1, 2022 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we discuss another cause of red eyes called episcleritis.

Conjunctivitis - Pink Eye

Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

We will continue with our series on causes of red eye. This month we will discuss viral conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye.

Corneal Abrasions and Ulcers

Monday, Nov 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Continuing our discussion on various causes of red eye, this month we will discuss corneal abrasions and ulcers.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Friday, Oct 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will begin our series discussing various causes of a red eye. There are many reasons for someone to have a red eye including infection, inflammation, medications, and trauma. Our first condition will be subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Eye Health

Wednesday, Sep 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

In June, we discussed eye safety. This month, we will expand on that topic and discuss other ways to improve your general eye health.

Eyelid Twitching

Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss eyelid twitching also called ocular myokymia.

Solar Retinopathy

Friday, Jul 2, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

We will be discussing solar retinopathy this month.

Eye Safety

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss ways to keep your eyes safe from harm. It is common for injuries to happen while at work, but many happen at home too. Here are some tips to lower the risk of an injury.

Macular Holes

Saturday, May 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

We will be discussing macular holes this month.

Choroidal Melanoma

Friday, Apr 2, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Our topic this month will be choroidal melanoma.

Choroidal Nevus

Monday, Mar 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Our topic this month will be choroidal nevi.

Blepharitis

Monday, Feb 1, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will expand on our discussion from last month on styes and chalazia. Our topic will be blepharitis.

Styes and Chalazia

Saturday, Jan 2, 2021 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss two common eyelid bumps. Styes and chalazia are common reasons for seeking a consultation with an eye doctor.

Ocular Hypertension

Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will cover the diagnosis of ocular hypertension. This is not considered to be glaucoma but can be a risk a factor for it.

Glaucoma Suspect

Monday, Nov 2, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will cover the diagnosis of a glaucoma suspect. This is not considered to be glaucoma but can be a risk a factor for it.

Closed Angle Glaucoma

Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Continuing from our previous discussion about glaucoma, we will now focus on closed angle glaucoma.

Open Angle Glaucoma

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will begin our discussion about glaucoma. It is a leading cause of blindness in the world and approximately half of those with glaucoma do not realize they have it. There are two major types of glaucoma: open angle and angle closure. We will focus on open angle glaucoma first.

Epiretinal Membrane

Sunday, Aug 2, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

We will be discussing epiretinal membranes (ERM) this month.

Central Serous Retinopathy

Wednesday, Jul 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month’s topic will be a condition called central serous retinopathy (CSR).

Cataracts

Monday, Jun 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss cataracts to recognize Cataract Awareness Month. Each month is dedicated to a certain health topic or eye condition and observed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Hydroxychloroquine and the Eyes

Friday, May 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss some facts about the medication Hydroxychloroquine and its effects on the eyes.

COVID-19 and Ophthalmology

Thursday, Apr 2, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss some basics regarding the COVID-19 virus and its effects on the eyes. Please note that much of this information is still evolving as we learn more about this virus.

Retinal Tears and Detachments

Sunday, Mar 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Our topic this month will be retinal tears and detachments.

Floaters

Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

Our topic this month will be floaters.

Dry Eye Syndrome

Thursday, Jan 2, 2020 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will discuss dry eye syndrome (DES). Millions of Americans suffer from dry eye symptoms. It is a common reason for seeking a consultation with an eye doctor.

Other Diabetic Conditions

Monday, Dec 2, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This is our final discussion about diabetes and diabetic eye disease.

Diabetic Macular Edema

Friday, Nov 1, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will continue our discussion about diabetes and diabetic eye disease.

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will continue our discussion about diabetes and diabetic eye disease.

Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Monday, Sep 2, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will begin our discussion about diabetes and diabetic eye disease.

Wet Macular Degeneration

Thursday, Aug 1, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will continue our discussion about age-related macular degeneration focusing on wet AMD.

Dry Macular Degeneration

Monday, Jul 1, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This month we will begin focusing on specific eye conditions starting with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. This month we will go over dry AMD followed by wet AMD next month.

Eye Anatomy

Sunday, May 26, 2019 by Nisha Gupta, MD

This first post will start with some basic anatomy.

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