J. Lawton Smith, MD

Professor Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, School of Medicine, University of Miami

1929/02/07 - 2011/01/10

J. Lawton-Smith Collection

Overview

The J. Lawton Smith Neuro-Ophthalmology Collection consists of materials from well-known ophthalmologist J. Lawton Smith from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. Dr. Smith recorded this audio lecture series, famous among residents and fellows, which covers the broad spectrum of ophthalmology.

Interview with J. Lawton Smith, MD, by Kathleen B. Digre, MD, on April 11, 2005, in Miami, Florida.

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NANOS Curriculum

Table of Contents

This is an historical collection representing the work of a renowned Neuro-Ophthalmologist from University of Miami, J Lawton Smith, MD. The material is dated. All lectures were originally delivered in the early to mid 1970s. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in the lectures are those of J Lawton Smith and not those of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).

  1. Anatomy and Physiology for the Neuro-Ophthalmologist
    1. The Orbit
    2. Neuroanatomy
    3. The Macula
    4. Cerebrospinal fluid
  2. Ocular and Neurologic Examinations
    1. Refraction
    2. Visual fields
    3. Amsler grid
    4. Examination of children
    5. The Neuro-ophthalmologic history
  3. Ancillary Tests Obtained in Neuro-Ophthalmology
    1. Dark adaptation
  4. Neuro-Ophthalmic Symptoms and Signs
    1. Visual field loss
    2. Pseudotumor cerebri
    3. Optic atrophic
    4. Nystagmus
    5. Double vision (diplopia)
    6. Headaches
    7. Speech distubances
  5. Disorders of the Afferent and Efferent Visual Pathways
    1. Diseases of the retina
      1. Macula
    2. Diseases of the optic nerve
      1. Idiopathic optic neuritis
      2. Leber’s optic neuropathy
      3. Glaucoma
  6. Orbital Pathology Causing Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations
    1. Thyroid orbitopathy
  7. Pupillary pathology
    1. Adie’s tonic pupil
    2. Horner’s syndrome
    3. Third nerve palsy
  8. Eye movement Systems Pathology
    1. Optokinetic nystagmus
    2. Cranial nerve palsies
      1. Third (Oculomotor)
      2. Fourth (Trochlear)
      3. Sixth (Abducens)
    3. Supranuclear palsies
      1. Internuclear ophthalmoplegia
      2. Skew deviation
  9. Nystagmus and Disorders of Ocular Stability
    1. Downbeat nystagmus
    2. See saw nystagmus
    3. Congenital motor nystagmus
  10. Facial Nerve Dysfunction
    1. Blepharospasm
  11. Congenital Optic Nerve Anomalies
    1. Basal encephaloceles
    2. Optic nerve pit
  12. Systemic disorders
    1. Diabetic retinopathy
    2. Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
    3. Ocular Syphilis
    4. Exposure Keratitis
  13. Neurologic Disorders
    1. Hydrocephalus
    2. Vascular evaluation of stroke
    3. Hereditary ataxias
    4. Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
    5. Thyroid orbitopathy
    6. Headache and facial pain
      1. Migraine
      2. Hemianopia after migraine
      3. Trigeminal neuralgia (Fifth nerve)
  14. Functional disorders
    1. Conversion reaction
    2. Visual loss
    3. Visual field defects
  15. Surgical and endovascular procedures
    1. Neurosurgery
    2. Interventional neuroradiology techniques
    3. Tensilon test
    4. Cataract surgery
      1. Intraocular lenses
  16. Administration
  17. References
  18. History of Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Original Outline

The J. Lawton Smith Lecture Series (Original Outline)

This is an historical collection representing the work of a renown Neuro-Ophthalmologist from University of Miami, J Lawton Smith, MD. The material is dated. All lectures were originally delivered in the early to mid 1970’s. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in the lectures are those of J Lawton Smith and not those of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS).

  1. Neuro-ophthalmology
  2. Clinical Neuro-Anatomy
  3. Macula Update
  4. Teaching Materials

Career

J. Lawton Smith, MD J. Lawton Smith, MD
Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami School of Medicine

The Legend of Lawton (PDF)

This legacy article, written by Jonathan D. Trobe, MD, appeared in the September 22, 2002 (volume 22, number 3) issue of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Interview with J. Lawton Smith, MD, by Kathleen B. Digre, MD, on April 11, 2005, in Miami, Florida. (Video)

Links of Interest
Articles in PubMed
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology In Memoriam
JAMA In Memoriam
Joseph Lawton Smith Obituary

Catalog


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1 01. The Neuro-Ophthalmologic Exam 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
2 02. Third Nerve Disease 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
3 03. Visual Fields 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
4 04. Nystagmus 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
5 05. Thyroid Eye Disease 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
6 07. Strokes 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
7 08. Ocular Syphilis 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
8 09. Optic Nerve Disease 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
9 10. Optokinetic Nystagmus 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
10 11. Skew Deviation 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
11 12. Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
12 13. Migraine 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
13 15. Pseudotumor Cerebri 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
14 16. Functional Visual Loss 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
15 17. The Diplopia Workup 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
16 18. The Eye and Encephaloceles 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
17 19. The Eye and Hydrocephalus 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
18 20. Optic Nerve Disease no.2 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
19 21. Neurosurgery (Part 1) 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
20 21. Neurosurgery (Part 2) 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
21 23. Congenital Nystagmus Therapy 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
22 24. Blepharospasm 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
23 25. The Neuro-Ophthalmologic History 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
24 27. Refraction in Neuro-Ophthalmology 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound
25 28. A Visit with You 1970; 1971; 1972; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979 NOVEL - J. Lawton Smith Lecture Collection Sound

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