Zach McCarty, OD: No financial relationships to disclose
Often the “neuro” or “diplopia” patient is the most dreaded case to see on a day’s schedule. These cases do not have to be scary or mystifying. Using My Top 20 Neuro rules, most of these cases can be examined, evaluated, and managed by the average optometrist practicing contemporary optometry.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Learn the basic elements of a typical neuro-ophthalmic exam.
Know the basics that should be performed for patients complaining of blurred vision.
Know the diagnostic criteria for optic neuritis and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy including testing to diagnosis Giant Cell Arteritis.
Understand that amblyopia is a specific diagnosis.
Determine what to do in cases of bilateral optic nerve edema.
Understand diagnostic criteria of cranial nerve II, IV, and VI palsies and what to do when these are or are not met.
