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Avital Lily Okrent Smolar

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology · 2025 - Present Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Recent Publications


Emergency Department Nonmydriatic Fundus Photography Expedites Care for Patients Referred for Papilledema.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · July 2025 PURPOSE: Emergency department (ED) visits to rule out papilledema or for papilledema workup are increasing. Our goal was to evaluate whether implementation of a hybrid true color nonmydriatic fundus photography and OCT camera in our ED (NMFP-OCT) combined ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Increasing Burden of Emergency Department and Inpatient Consultations for "Papilledema".

Journal Article J Neuroophthalmol · December 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: Increasing incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), overreported radiologic signs of intracranial hypertension, difficult access to outpatient neuro-ophthalmology services, poor insurance coverage, and medicolegal concerns have ... Full text Link to item Cite

Bilateral Subinternal Limiting Membrane Crystalline Deposits Secondary to Terson Syndrome.

Journal Article Case Rep Ophthalmol Med · 2024 BACKGROUND: We report the case of bilateral, subinternal limiting membrane crystalline deposits in a patient with Terson syndrome, describe the possible pathogenesis, and highlight management. Case Presentation. A 24-year-old male with a history of traumat ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel) · 2012 M.D.