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Show joumal,'! Cli" i, al Nfuro- ophthaimoiosy 9( 3,: 184. 1989. Editorial Comment Ischemic Ocular Disease- A Symposium © 1989 Raven Press, Ltd., New York This issue of the Journal in part presents, as a differing format, a symposium on strokes and ocular ischemic disease. This was presented at the October 1987 meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Dallas. The symposium was chaired by the late Dr. Henry J. L. Van Dyk of New Orleans, who died just after that meeting. The contributors to that panel have subsequently written their papers, and at the request of Dr. Dabezies and Dr. Lichter, asked that this be published in honor of Dr. Van Dyk. This symposium is therefore being published, not only because it is a good review and update for the clinical ophthalmologist confronting ocular and cerebrovascular disease problems, but to also honor the memory of Dr. Van Dyk. The symposium is intact, except for the article on stroke by Dr. R. H. Patterson, Jr., the discussion following by Dr. J. D. Trobe, and the obituary of Dr. Van Dyk, for these have already been published in Ophthalmology 95( 10): 1473- 1479, October 1988. The symposium is presented in the following order: Ocular manifestations of carotid artery occlusive disease Amaurosis Fugax- An Overview Ronald M. Burde, M. D. 184 The Significance of Retinal Emboli Brian R. Younge, M. D. Retinopathy of Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease John A. McCrary III, M. D. Anterior Segment Ischemia Secondary to Carotid Occlusive Disease Richard P. Mills, M. D. Diagnostic tests Noninvasive Testing of Suspected Carotid Artery Disease Peter J. Savino, M. D. Panel discussion Moderator: Henry J. L. Van Dyk, M. D. Finally, dear reader, we want to present material in the Journal that really helps the clinician in ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery. We want to present it in a format that is easy to read and interesting, as well as practical, to help you with your patients. Please drop me a note with comments as to how you like this panel as well as other suggestions to the following address: J. L. Smith, M. D., 9820 SW 62 Court, Miami, FL 33156. Thank you! J. Lawton Smith, M. D. |