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More questions aligned with the current Posterior Segment CAP Assessment coming next week! Here's the answer to this wee...
03/18/2026

More questions aligned with the current Posterior Segment CAP Assessment coming next week! Here's the answer to this week's question!

For additional reading, here's a great reference!Di Marco E, Aiello F, Lombardo M, Di Marino M, Missiroli F, Mancino R, ...
03/06/2026

For additional reading, here's a great reference!
Di Marco E, Aiello F, Lombardo M, Di Marino M, Missiroli F, Mancino R, Ricci F, Nucci C, Noce A, Di Daniele N, Cesareo M. A literature review of hypertensive retinopathy: systemic correlations and new technologies. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Sep;26(18):6424-6443. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202209_29742. PMID: 36196693.

Drop your answer in the comments! Check back for the answer and supporting reference!
03/04/2026

Drop your answer in the comments! Check back for the answer and supporting reference!

Congratulations to ABO Diplomate and Board Director David Parker, OD on receiving the Optometrist of the South Award at ...
02/27/2026

Congratulations to ABO Diplomate and Board Director David Parker, OD on receiving the Optometrist of the South Award at SECO! And ABO Diplomate Chris Wroten, OD on receiving the Paul C. Ajamian, OD Distinguished Service Award. Well deserved!

Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow! Look forward to meeting new candidates and talking with ABO Diplomates! Booth 411.
02/26/2026

Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow! Look forward to meeting new candidates and talking with ABO Diplomates! Booth 411.

See you next week!
02/20/2026

See you next week!

Did you answer correctly? Focal intraretinal periarteriolar transudates (FIPTs) are one of the earliest findings seen in...
02/19/2026

Did you answer correctly? Focal intraretinal periarteriolar transudates (FIPTs) are one of the earliest findings seen in malignant hypertension and are rarely seen otherwise (i.e. they are specific to malignant hypertension). They are seen as focal, oval, small white lesions deep in the retina associated with arteriolar vessels. FIBTs result from leakage of precapillary arterioles due to breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier and accumulation of fluid in the deep retina. They resemble cotton-wool spots but are present in the deeper (outer) retina.

Reference for further reading: Hammond S, Wells JR, Marcus DM, Prisant LM. Ophthalmoscopic findings in malignant hypertension. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2006 Mar;8(3):221-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-6175.2005.04147.x. PMID: 16523002; PMCID: PMC8109473.

Brush up on your knowledge while preparing for the current CAP assessment!
02/18/2026

Brush up on your knowledge while preparing for the current CAP assessment!

Attending SECO? We'll be there!
02/12/2026

Attending SECO? We'll be there!

Want to learn more? Here's a supporting reference.Di Marco E, Aiello F, Lombardo M, Di Marino M, Missiroli F, Mancino R,...
02/11/2026

Want to learn more? Here's a supporting reference.
Di Marco E, Aiello F, Lombardo M, Di Marino M, Missiroli F, Mancino R, Ricci F, Nucci C, Noce A, Di Daniele N, Cesareo M. A literature review of hypertensive retinopathy: systemic correlations and new technologies. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Sep;26(18):6424-6443. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202209_29742. PMID: 36196693.

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02/10/2026

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