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Joined June 2021
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#TriviaTuesday An 18yo M presents with lifelong photophobia, nystagmus, and reduced vision. DFE reveals bilateral macular dots and yellow linear flecks throughout the peripheral retina. OCT shows parafoveal outer retinal atrophy, and ERG demonstrates abnormal cone function.
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🤔 What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Stargardt disease B. Cone-rod dystrophy C. Homocystinuria-associated retinal degeneration D. Retinitis pigmentosa
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TRIVIA TUESDAY ANSWER: A — Carotid-Cavernous Fistula (CCF). Delayed diplopia, proptosis, orbital venous congestion, pulsatile tinnitus, and an orbital bruit following trauma strongly suggest CCF—an abnormal communication between the carotid arterial system and cavernous sinus.
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WHY A: 🔹 Orbital bruit: Turbulent arterial flow produces a bruit and whooshing sound. 🔹 Venous engorgement + conjunctival injection: Elevated venous pressure impairs orbital drainage. 🔹 Proptosis: Orbital venous congestion explains the asymmetric Hertel measurements
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RWO members, you were incredible in NOLA! Photographs of our After Dark: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology are here! Take a peek at our phenomenal giveaway line-up and industry presence.
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Friends, colleagues, mentors, leaders, and trainees, RWO wants to thank you for joining us in NOLA for After Dark: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology 🎭 We want to share some photographs that highlight the incredible moments from the night 🙌
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In honor of residency interviews starting this week, we are so excited to be a part of RWO’s day in the life series! Follow along with one of @uicovs ophthalmology interns, Melissa Goldin, to see a day in the life at UIC 👀 Look out for more to come!
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PGY-3 debating fellowship? PGY-4 interviewing and wondering about jobs? Fellow about to sign a first contract? The One Where You Get the Job 🎓 I’ll be there! Tinyurl.com/RWOLevelUp
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135 attendees joined yesterday’s RWO Mock Residency Interviews! ✨ Faculty pearls, live mock interviews, resident Q&A, and virtual interview insights from Dr. David Goldman. Thank you to our faculty, residents, and attendees! #ByPhysiciansForPhysicians #RealWorldOphthalmology
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🏈 It's GAME DAY at RWO! Join our Mock Residency Interview Panel featuring ophthalmology residents from Indiana University, PCOM & UAMS! 🎤 Interview tips, firsthand experiences & LIVE Resident Q&A! #ByPhysiciansForPhysicians #Ophthalmology #SFMatch
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🏈 Meet the RWO Mock Interview Game Day Faculty! Join Dr. Lisa Nijm, Dr. Grayson Armstrong & fellow ophthalmologists for LIVE mock residency interviews, expert tips, real-time feedback & Q&A! 📅 Oct 20 | 7:30 PM CT 🔗 Register via link in bio! #Match2027 #OphthalmologyResidency
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Join RWO Tues Oct 20 7:30 pm CT for live mock interviews you can observe, virtual interview best practices, Q&A with recently matched residents and program director Dr. David Goldman Hurry only a few spots left! Tinyurl.com/RWOLevelUp
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What if RWO faculty starred in The Office? 🎬👀 Join us THIS TUESDAY for RWO Mock Interview Game Day! 🏈 🎤 Live mock interviews ⭐ PD Dr. Dave Goldman Q&A + tips 👩‍⚕️ Recently matched resident panel 📅 Oct 20 | 7:30 PM CT #ByPhysiciansForPhysicians #OphthoMatch #RWO
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🏈 Ophthalmology interviews coming up? Get game-day ready with RWO! ✅ Expert interview tips ✅ 1-on-1 faculty mock interviews for selected candidates ✅ Live Q&A with recently matched applicants 📅 Oct 20 | 7:30 PM CT 🚨 Requests close Oct 18 at 11:59 PM CT!
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Thank you to our amazing RWO faculty for making our 5th Anniversary UNMASKED meeting so special! ✨💛 Join us TONIGHT at RWO After Dark at AAO in New Orleans to celebrate with our incredible faculty! 🎭🥂
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Huge thanks to our incredible RWO faculty for making our 5th Anniversary UNMASKED meeting special! ✨💛 Thank you for your mentorship and dedication to future ophthalmologists. Join us TONIGHT at RWO After Dark at AAO in New Orleans! 🎭🥂✨
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🚨 NEW ORLEANS, IT’S ALMOST TIME! 👀🥂 Join us tomorrow at RWO After Dark: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology🗝️✨ 📍 420 Julia 📅 Oct. 9 | 8–10 PM 🎟️ RWO Members Only $5K+ in prizes + an unforgettable night of connection, education & celebration. 👁️🍾 #RWOAfterDark #AAO2026
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🎉 Congrats to our 2026 RWO Award Winners! 🏆👁️ Meet them at #RWOAfterDark this Friday, Oct. 9! 🥂✨ Celebrate, connect & meet this incredible group of physicians. ⏰ Pre-registration ends TOMORROW! Don’t miss out! 🎊 #Ophthalmology #RWO5
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Need a sign to make AAO New Orleans unforgettable? ✨ Join RWO for all our events inc RWO After Dark: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology, Fri, Oct 9, 8–10 p.m. Celebrating our 5th anniversary! Hurry Pre-reg closes Tues 10/6! Tinyurl.com/RWORocks #RealWorldOphthalmology #AAO2026
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🎉 RWO After Dark is turning 5! Join Dr. Geoffrey Tabin, Dr. Ravi Goel & more for education, networking, celebration, and $5,000+ in onsite prizes 👀 VOLK lenses, CLINIQUE gift bags, MST instruments, a $500 RWO Travel Grant & more. Reserve your spot today!
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#TriviaTuesday 👁️ Orbital Mass 53 y/o M PMH childhood retinoblastoma treated with radiation presents with a painless orbital mass and bony destruction. Biopsy shows “train-car” nuclei, positive for actin & desmin.  What’s the likely diagnosis? #RWO #ByPhysiciansForPhysicians
43%Rhabdomyosarcoma
14%Schwannoma
29%Leiomyosarcoma
14%Radiation osteosarcoma
7 votes • Final results
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"Answer: C. Ocular Sarcoidosis The granulomatous KP and vascularized iris nodule, plus elevated ACE and bilateral hilar adenopathy, confirm it. Negative RPR excludes syphilis, and B27 and Behçet are nongranulomatous. #TriviaTuesday"
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