Overview

Neuro-Ophthalmology Conference will showcase results of new technology that is being used at Cole Eye Institute in the evaluation and treatment of patients with conditions affecting the visual system due to neurological issues while highlighting some best practices.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate typical and atypical presentations of optic neuritis and recognize clinical features suggesting alternative causes of optic neuropathy
• Apply current diagnostic criteria for demyelinating disease, including updates to the McDonald Criteria, when evaluating patients with suspected inflammatory optic neuropathy
• Distinguish multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, and MOG-associated disease using clinical features, MRI characteristics, and available biomarker testing
• Identify vascular, retinal, and inflammatory conditions that mimic optic neuritis in order to reduce misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
• Interpret MRI, OCT, and ancillary imaging findings while recognizing common pitfalls that may lead to diagnostic error
• Integrate clinical, imaging, and laboratory data into evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for patients presenting with optic neuritis or unexplained optic neuropathy

Target Audience

This course is designed for neurologists, optometrists, residents, and fellows, as well as nurses, physician assistants, researchers, students, and other healthcare professionals interested in learning more about ophthalmology and neuro ophthalmologic conditions.