Neuro-ophthalmology and Neuro-vestibular Disease*
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Description
This will be a forum for discussion of recent updates in neuro-ophthalmology/neuro-vestibular disease, as well as an opportunity for selected abstracts to be presented.
Objectives
Utilize the visual/neuro-ophthalmic system to diagnose neurologic disease, and articulate rationale for ocular motor evaluation of the acutely dizzy patient in the ER.
Apply novel diagnostic techniques for diagnosis of dizziness in the ER.
Describe the importance of relevant and comprehensive neuro-ophthalmic and vestibular exams.
Speakers
Choroidal Abnormalities and Visual Outcomes in Children with NF1-Associated Optic Pathway Gliomas
DescriptionThis will be a 15 minute presentation including Q and A on new diagnostic criteria for NF1 and methods for identifying the choroidal abnormalities on exam. I will discuss my work evaluating the relationship between these choroidal abnormalities and NF1 associated optic pathway gliomas.
SpeakersGaps in Neuro-Vestibular Eye Movement Assessment by Clinical Neurologists in the AVERT Randomized Trial
DescriptionThis presentation will address gaps in eye movement assessment in patients presenting to the ED with acute dizziness and explore methods to improve this evaluation.
SpeakersQuantifying Induced Nystagmus Using a Smartphone Eye Tracking Application
DescriptionQuantifying Induced Nystagmus Using a Smartphone Eye Tracking Application.
SpeakersUpdates on the Diagnostic Criteria for MOGAD
DescriptionThis presentation will highlight the recently published International MOGAD Panel diagnostic criteria from 2023 that includes three parts: 1) A core demyelinating event; 2) Positive MOG-IgG test; 3) Exclusion of a better diagnosis. It will review the supporting features required in those with low positive MOG-IgG in serum or MOG-IgG only in CSF. The presentation will also highlight recent studies validating these criteria.
Speakers