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DeChamplain B., Elizabeth Colvin, Jeffrey Park, Dimitrije Solarovic, Mohammad Shahbaz Khan, Maja Kostic. “Growing Blind: A Thorough Evaluation Saves a Child’s Vision. Women in Ophthalmology, Naples, Florida. Aug 2023.
Kostic M., Oros A., Grgic Z., Dzinic V. “The Impact of Myopia on Visual Functions”. Advances in Pediatric Retina (APR). 2023 conference. Santa Clara, California. Sep 2023.
Alba D., Kostic M., Miltich M., Colvin E., Porciatti V., “Vision Recovery, Incomplete Function: The PERG Perspective on a PItuitary Tumor Resection” North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Honolulu, HI. Mar 2024
Colvin E., Huynh D., Miltich M, Ro S, Machineni S, Alba D, Kostic M. “What is the best approach to pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) management? - A case series”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Honolulu, HI, March 2024
Kostic M, Miltich M, Colvin E., Ro S. “Preventing blindness through education: Addressing Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in marginalized communities”, Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Carlsbad, California, Aug 2024
Michael Miltich, Elizabeth Colvin, Meghan Hershkowitz, Luciana Garcia Dussan, Maja Kostic. “Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy Affects Eye Health”, North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Greensboro, NC, Sep 2024
Paul R. Clifford, Michael Miltich, Ximena Infante, Elizabeth Colvin, Maja Kostic. “Virtual Reality: Transforming Experiences For Young Astrocytoma Patients”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Tucson, AZ, Mar 2025
Michael Miltich, Ximena Infante, Paul R. Clifford, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Elizabeth Colvin, Mohamed Khodeiry, Byron Lam, Maja Kostic. “Unveiling A TNF-Receptor Associated Factor 7 Mutation Resulting In Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas Through A Pediatric Case”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Tucson, AZ, Mar…
Luciana Garcia, Elizabeth Colvin, Michael Miltich, Maja Kostic. “When Meningiomas Meet Inherited Retinal Diseases: Case Insights” Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Amelia Island, FL, Aug 2025
Elizabeth Colvin, Luciana Garcia-Dussan Michael Miltich, Maja Kostic. “The Role of Factor V Leiden in Bilateral AION: Implications for Early Diagnosis and Treatment”, Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Amelia Island, FL, Aug 2025
Paul Clifford, Michael Miltich, Ximena Mendoza-Infante, Maja Kostic. “At Home Virtual Reality Perimetry In A Pediatric Astrocytoma Patient: A Case Report” University of Florida College of Medicine Celebration of Research, Gainesville, FL, Feb 2026
Adriana Perez, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Monica Pardo-Bayona, Michael Miltich, Elizabeth Colvin, Maja Kostic. “Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis-Related Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Case Report With Favorable Outcomes”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Boston, MA, Mar 2026
Elizabeth Colvin, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Michael Miltich, Monica Pardo-Bayona, Adriana Perez, Maja Kostic. “From Diplopia to Diagnosis: Unmasking a Multifocal Germinoma”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Boston, MA, Mar 2026
Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Michael Miltich, Elizabeth Colvin, Adriana Perez, Monica Pardo-Bayona, Maja Kostic. “Reversible Cecocentral Scotoma Secondary to Vitamin A Deficiency and Posterior Capsular Opacification in a Pseudophakic Patient”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Boston, MA, Mar 2026
Michael Miltich, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Elizabeth Colvin, Adriana Perez, Monica Pardo-Bayona, Maja Kostic. “Optic Disc Drusen Mimicking Normotensive Glaucoma in a Young Adult Experiencing Vision Loss: A Diagnostic Challenge”, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Boston, MA, Mar 2026
Michael Miltich, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Elizabeth Colvin, Adriana Perez, Monica Pardo-Bayona, Maja Kostic. “Following Ptosis to Diagnosis: Uncovering MAP2K2-Linked Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Through Ophthalmic Clues”, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Denver, CO, Apr 2026
Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Michael Miltich, Elizabeth Colvin, Maja Kostic. “Retinitis Pigmentosa With Usher Syndrome Due to MYO7A Homozygous Variant: A Case Report”, Retina World Congress, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2026
Michael Miltich, Luciana Garcia-Dussan, Elizabeth Colvin, Maja Kostic. “A Mitochondrial Masquerade: Diagnosing Kearns-Sayre Syndrome Through a Multidisciplinary Approach”, Retina World Congress, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2026
Oros A, Dedovid-Bjelajac B, Olujic M. Application of anti-VEGF therapy in Severe Forms of ROP. Congress Hot topics in ROP. USA 2010.
S. Ren, P. Monsalve, H. Jiang, J. Wang, Kostic M., V. Porciatti. “Retinal Ganglion Cell Function in Recovered Optic Neuritis is Faster Than Normal”, ISCEV. Miami 2017
Celik HU, Cavuoto KM, Kostic M, Honglertnapakul W, McKeown CA, Capo H. “Utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography for Objective Assessment of Ocular Torsion H”. Ugur Celik, 55th Annual Residents’ Day, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL, USA. 06/15/19.
Falcone M, Cavuoto K, Kostic M., Capo H. “Characteristics of Diplopia in a Pediatric Population.” Presenter. 55th Annual Residents’ Day, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL, USA. June 15, 2019.
McKeown C., Kostic M., Cavuoto C., Tibi C. “Now You See It and Now You Do Not! Things Are Not Always What They Initially Appear to Be.” Presenter. XLI Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology, Miami, FL, USA. October 20-23, 2019.
Kostic M. “Better Red Than Dead.” Presenter. Ground Rounds Presentation, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 11/11/19.
Kostic M. “Double Trouble.” Presenter. Ground Rounds Presentation, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 04/30/20.
Kostic M. “AION due to Giant Cell Arteritis.” Presenter. Neuro-Ophthalmology Morning Meeting, Mentored by Dr. Carlos Mendoza. Miami, USA. 05/08/20.
Kostic M. “Unilateral Microphthalmia Associated with Optic Nerve Glioma in Non NF1 Patient.” Presenter. Neuro-Ophthalmology Morning Meeting, Mentored by Dr. Joshua Pasol. Miami, USA. 05/22/20.
Kostic M. “Neuroretinitis.” Presenter. Neuro-Ophthalmology Morning Meeting, Mentored by Dr. Carlos Mendoza. Miami, USA. 06/05/2020.
Kostic M. “Cavernous Malformation.” Presenter. Neuro-Ophthalmology Morning Meeting, Mentored by Dr. Byron Lam. Miami, USA. 06/12/2020.
Kostic M., Mendoza C. “Inherited Retinal Diseases Case Discussion: FMRD7 Gene.” Presenter. PAN- American Inherited Retinal Disease (PANIRD) Group Meeting. June 15, 2020.
Kostic M., Bruna Marianelli, Byron Lam, Carlos Mendoza. “Stargardt Disease: Phenotypic/Genotypic Relationship.” Presenter. 56th Annual Residents’ Day, Miami, FL, USA. 06/20/20.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “ERG Changes and Vision Loss due to Vitamin A Deficiency.” Presenter. Neuro-Ophthalmology Morning Meeting, Mentored by Dr. Byron Lam and Dr. Carlos Mendoza. 06/26/2020.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension after Growth Hormone Treatment.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 11/16/2020.
Kostic M., Mendoza C. Virtual talk: “PANIRD Virtual Case Discussion.” Invited Speaker. Online, USA.12/14/2020.
Kostic M., Mendoza C. Virtual talk: “PANIRD Virtual Journal Club.” Invited Speaker. Online, USA.12/21/2020.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Binocular Horizontal Diplopia and Compressive Optic Neuropathy in a Patient with Thyroid Disease.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 01/04/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “3D Vision in a MOG Positive Patient.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 01/18/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “SLC38A8 Case Report.” Invited Speaker. PANIRD Meeting, online, USA. 01/18/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Acute Vision Loss in a Pregnant Woman.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 01/23/2021.
Kostic M., Zin O. Virtual talk: “Isolated Foveal Hypoplasia with Nystagmus and Low Vision.” Presenter. PANIRD Meeting, online, USA. 01/25/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Role of OCT in Brain Tumors in Children.” Invited Speaker. UNC Multidisciplinary Group, online, USA. 03/01/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk “Role of Neuro-ophthalmologist in Small Fiber Neuropathy Disease.” Invited Speaker. online, USA. 03/04/2021
Kostic M., Michelle G. Virtual talk: “Retinopathy of Prematurity.” Invited Speaker. Lecture for Pediatric and Neonatology Clinic UNC, online, USA. 04/15/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy.” Invited Speaker. UNC Symposium, online, USA. 04/17/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 04/19/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Role of OCT in Multidisciplinary Approach of Pituitary Tumor.” Invited Speaker. Pituitary Conference, online, USA. 05/01/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Unexplained Vision Loss after Liver Transplantation.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 05/10/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Vision Improvement in Patient with Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy after Surgery.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 05/17/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: Updates on Diagnosis, Genetic Treatment, and Current Studies.” Invited Speaker. PANIRD Meeting, online, USA. 05/17/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach.” Invited Speaker. UNC Weight Loss Clinic Monthly Meeting, online, USA. 05/24/2021.
Kostic M, Bruna M. Virtual talk: “SPG 15 & SPG 11 Genes.” Invited Speaker. PANIRD Meeting, online, USA. 05/31/2021.
Kostic M, Michelle G. Virtual talk: “Pediatric Ocular Trauma Learning Series.” Invited Speaker. Monthly Conference of Pediatric Department UNC, online, USA. 06/03/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Role of Neuro-ophthalmologist in Low Vision Diagnosis and Therapy”. Moderator, Invited Speaker. UNC-Duke Therapeutic Solution, online, USA. 06/04/2021.
Davis A, Kostic M. “Adie Pupils.” Moderator, Organizer, Mentor. Morning Meeting, UNC, North Carolina. 09/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual Talk: “Unexplained Vision Loss in a 7-Year-Old Child.” Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 10/04/2021.
Aldaas K, Kostic M. “Case Presentation.” Moderator, Organizer, Mentor. UNC/Duke Complex Cases Meeting, North Carolina, USA. 10/19/2021.
Ponussami V, Kostic M. “Unexplained Vision Loss.” Moderator, Organizer, Mentor. Morning Meeting, North Carolina, USA. 11/2021.
Kostic M. Virtual talk: “Unilateral Vision Loss in an HIV Positive Patient”. Presenter. Hedges Rounds of Neuro-ophthalmology, online, USA. 11/2021
Ponussami V, Kostic M. “Case Presentation.” Moderator, Organizer, Mentor. UNC/Duke Complex Cases Meeting, North Carolina, USA. 02/2022.
Kostic M. “Role of Neuro-ophthalmologist in Neurology Diseases.” Invited Speaker. Lecture to Neurology Department UNC, North Carolina. 02/09/2022.
Kostic M. “Inherited Retinal Disorders: Where Retina and Neuro-ophthalmology Come Together.” Invited Speaker. EnVision Summit, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. 02/2022.
Kostic M., Huynh D., Harding J., Shevtsova I., Machineni S., Quinsey C., Yap., Ro S., Mwanza J. Virtual talk: “Multidisciplinary Approach to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension”. Invited Speaker. SBMT 19th Annual Congress. 03/2022.
Kostic M. “Seeing the Brain through the Eyes”. Invited Speaker. Lecture for Neuro-surgery department UNC. North Carolina, USA. 03/23/2022.
Kostic M. “Higher Visual Functions: From Vision to Cognition”. Invited Speaker. Lecture for Neuro-surgery department UNC, North Carolina, USA. 03/30/2022.
Kostic M., Huynh D., Harding J., Shevtsova I., Machineni S., Quinsey C., Yap E., Ro S., Mwanza J. “Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: UNC Experience”. Invited Speaker. UNC Eye Symposium. North Carolina, USA. 04/2022.
Aldaas K., Kostic M. “Acute onset of nystagmus in adult patient”. Organizer, moderator, mentor. North Carolina, USA. 04/2022.
Kostic M. “Young Lady with GCA: A case report”. Presenter. Hedges rounds of Neuro-Ophthalmology. Online. USA. 04/2022.
Li R., Huynh D., Kostic M. Unexplained vision loss in a 7-year-old girl. Organizer, moderator, mentor. Duke/UNC Complex neuro-ophthalmology rounds. Durham, North Carolina, USA. 06/2022.
Li R., Huynh D., Kostic M. “Prospective Analysis of Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric IIH”. Mentor, Co-director. UNC Resident Research Day. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 06/2022.
Duddleston J., Huynh D., Zehden J., Garg V., Kostic M., Fleischman D. “Eye Movement and Body Positions’ Effects on Optic Nerve Sheath Measurements”. Mentor, Co-director. UNC Resident Research Day. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 06/2022.
Prince J., Huynh D., Mwanza J., Kostic M., Budenz D. “Use of an Ipad-based Visual Field Test for Assistance in Neuro-ophthalmological Patients”. Mentor, Co-Director. UNC Resident Research Day. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 06/2022.
Kostic M. The Founding of an Organization Panamerican Inherited Retinal Disease Group (PANIRD). Invited Speaker. Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium. Monterey, California, USA. 08/ 2022.
Kostic M., Huynh D. Harding J., Shevtsova I., Machineni S., Ro S., Quinsey C., Yap E., Mwanza J. Pediatrics/Neuro Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension – Preventable Blindness. Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium. Monterey, California, USA. 08/2022.
Kostic M., Huynh D. “The Role of the Ophthalmologist in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension”. Invited Speaker. 2022 NCSEPS Annual Meeting. Greensboro, North Carolina. 09/2022.
Kostic M, Mendoza C, Sallum J, Zobor D. Panamerican Inherited Retinal Disease Group (PANIRD). Invited Speaker. Virtual Journal Club. USA. 10/24/2022.
Mendoza C, Kostic M. “Visual Electrophysiology for Retina and Optic Nerve Diseases Course”. Co-Organizer; Co-Moderator. CURSO Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA, 11/12/22.
Kostic M. “Visual Electrophysiology for Retina and Optic Nerve Diseases Course: Case presentations”. Invited Speaker. CURSO Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA. 11/12/22.
Kostic M, Mendoza C, Izquierdo N, Hernandez A. Virtual Lecture: Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Obesity. Invited Speaker. Panamerican Inherited Retinal Disease Group (PANIRD) Macular Pigment Supplementation and AMD. USA. 11/21/2022.
Kostic M. “OCT in demyelinating diseases”. Invited Speaker. UNC Neurology Meeting. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 02/07/2023.
Kostic M. “Seeing Brain Trough Eyes: Biomarkers in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment”. Invited Speaker. UNC Geriatric Meeting. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 02/10/2023.
Kostic M. “GNAT 1 mutation”. Invited Speaker. (Virtual talk). Panamerican Inherited Retinal Disease Group (PANIRD) meeting. USA. 02/13/2023.
Kostic M., Juvier T., Colvin E., Mendoza C. “Finally Answered”. Invited speaker. ENVISION meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 02/17/2023.
Kostic M., Idiopathic intracranial Hypertension. Invited Speaker. The University of North Carolina UNC Neurology Residents meeting. Chapel Hill , North Carolina, USA. 03/2023.
Kostic M. Case presentation. Presenter. Hedges Rounds (Virtual), USA, 03/13/2023.
Kostic M. Case presentation. Presenter. Hedges Rounds (Virtual), USA, 03/27/2023.
Kostic M. Mendoza C. Inherited Retinal Diseases. UNC Residents Lectures. Moderator. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , North Carolina, USA. 03/31/2023.
Kostic M., Colvin E. “Do we really need all those images and visual field tests?” Invited Speaker. The University of North Carolina Symposium, Chapel Hill , North Carolina, USA. 04/02/2023.
Kostic M. “Virtual Reality: revolutionizing standardized eye examinations in neuro-ophthalmology”. Invited Speaker. The University of North Carolina Symposium, Chapel Hill , North Carolina, USA. 04/02/2023.
Kostic M., Ophthalmology Findings in BBS. Invited Speaker. Lecture for patient association Virtual 05/2023.
Kostic M. - Idiopathic intracranial Hypertension for Neurology Residents. Invited Speaker. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 5/2023.
Kostic M., Vajzovic L. Career Options For MDS in Clinical Research and Beyond. Co-Moderator. Women In Ophthalmology (WIO). Marcos Island, Florida, USA. 08/26/2023.
Kostic M. – Inherited Retinal Diseases: Rapid Fire Presentations Advances in Pediatric Retina 2023 conference. Invited Speaker. 09/7-9, 2023 Santa Clara, California.
Kostic M., Oros A. Imaging and Other Pediatric Retina Conditions and ROP. Invited Speaker. Advances in Pediatric Retina 2023 conference. Santa Clara, California, USA. 09/8/23
Colvin E., Alba D., Park J., Khan M., Huynh D., Massey K., Kostic M. “SLC5A2-Easily treatable genetic mutation of riboflavin transporter deficiency”. Co-Presenter AAO 2023, San Francisco, 10/2023.
Kostic M., Mendoza C., Berrocal A., Vajzovic L., Mandolnado R., “Game” Of Genes: Instruction Course at AAO. Invited Speaker. American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO). San Francisco, California. 11/04/2023.
Kostic M, Mendoza C, Berrocal A, Vajzovic L, Mandolnado R. “Game” Of Genes: Instruction Course at AAO. Co-Organizer. American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO). San Francisco, California. 11/04/2023.
Kostic M. Visual Electrophysiology for Retina and Optic Nerve Diseases Course. Invited Speaker. CURSO Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Miami, Florida, USA. 11/13/23.
Kostic M. Challenging Cases In Neuro-Ophthalmology. Invited Speaker. CURSO Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 11/13-16/23
Kostic M, Colvin E, Ciccioli M. “Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency: A New Challenge”. Invited speaker. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), San Juan, Puerto Rico, 03/2024.
Kostic M. Neuro-Ophthalmology Poster Session. Moderator. Women in Ophthalmology (WIO). Carlsbad, California, USA. Aug 2024.