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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


Post-Intravitreal injection pain reduction using topical NSAIDS: A comparative study.

Journal Article Eur J Ophthalmol · September 2025 PurposeTo compare the efficacy of two different topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) drops with versus without conservatives after intravitreal injections (IVIs).DesignProspective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded comparativ ... Full text Link to item Cite

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
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Education, Training & Certifications


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