Anatomical Clues to Retinal Vascular Pathology
COPE #105978-SD
Event #133369
Expiration Date: 7/24/2029

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course reviews the anatomy and physiology of the retinal circulation, including arterial, venous, capillary, and blood-retinal barrier systems, and demonstrates how alterations in these structures produce characteristic retinal findings. Participants will learn to use anatomical localization and vascular pathophysiology to identify underlying disease mechanisms, develop differential diagnoses, recognize systemic associations, and anticipate potential ocular complications. Clinical case examples and multimodal imaging will be used to reinforce anatomy-based clinical reasoning in retinal vascular disease.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Review normal retinal vascular anatomy and blood flow and use it to differentiate vascular pathology.
• Use anatomical localization to utilize, identify, and interpret ancillary testing.
• Predict underlying disease and systemic workup based on the vascular structure involved in the retina. 


This presentation was recorded at the Victoria, BC Conference in July 2026.

The conference received unrestricted educational grant support from Alcon & Sun Pharma.

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Bisant A. Labib, OD, FAAO

Dr. Labib completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and then pursued a residency at TEI in primary care, with emphasis on ocular disease. She received her fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) in 2015 and later became the 12th diplomate of the Comprehensive Eye Care section of the AAO. She served as Program Chair and Written Exam Chair of this section until 2022. 

Prior to her position as the Dean of the Pacific University College of Optometry, Dr. Labib was the associate dean of academic affairs, director of the internship program, and chief of primary care service at PCO. 

In addition to her administrative appointments, Dr. Labib is actively involved as a lecturer in the ocular anatomy and physiology, anterior, and posterior segment disease courses as well as a clinical preceptor. She has contributed significantly to ophthalmic literature, authoring numerous articles in the area of ocular disease. Her research and publications have been cited extensively. Dr. Labib lectures nationally and runs a regular column in Review of Optometry.