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Diplopia Detective
Welcome to the Journal of Medical Optometry’s Diplopia Detective, a series where we discuss interesting cases of diplopia using both a thoughtful...
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A Classic Neuro-Ophthalmic ODDity From a Modern Perspective
A 65-year-old white male presented for routine evaluation and reported stable vision. The patient’s past medical history included hypertension...
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Don’t Trust Your Gut: Part 3: The Influence of the Pharmaceutical Industry on Clinical Decision-Making
in Part 3, we turn our focus to another, often overlooked, factor that influences clinical decision-making: the thorny topic of the pharmaceutical...
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Editors Column November 2024
This issue welcomes a new recurring column: Diplopia Detective by Emily Carr. This issue highlights a case of complex diplopia case,, searching for...
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Post-operative Hypotony And Choroidal Effusion Following Cataract Surgery Suture Removal
Ocular hypotony can occur for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to ocular inflammation, glaucoma filtration surgery, or trauma...
- Retina
- Systemic Disease
- Neuro
- Glaucoma
- Conjunctiva
- Uveitis
- Surgical
- Cataract
- Anterior Segment
- Cornea
- Medications
- Optic Nerve
Post-operative Hypotony And Choroidal Effusion Following Cataract Surgery Suture Removal
Ocular hypotony can occur for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to ocular inflammation, glaucoma filtration surgery, or trauma...
Paradoxical Embolus from Patent Foramen Ovale Resulting in Transient Vision Loss
A 48-year-old African American female presented to the clinic with a history of two episodes of transient vision loss of the left eye, occurring the night...
Diplopia Detective
Welcome to the Journal of Medical Optometry’s Diplopia Detective, a series where we discuss interesting cases of diplopia using both a thoughtful...
Beware of the Bleb
A bleb-related infection (BRI) should always be considered in patients with a history of bleb-forming glaucoma surgery. Misdiagnosed or undertreated bleb-related infections can lead to endophthalmitis and permanent vision loss. Clinicians should understand the serious nature of BRIs and be knowledgeable about risk factors, treatment, and diagnosis to prevent vision loss in these patients.
Argyrosis: A Case Of Caruncle And Conjunctival Discoloration Due To Homeopathic Colloidal Silver Eye Drops
While argyria and argyrosis are largely only of cosmetic concern, healthcare providers and the public should be aware of the possibility of their development with chronic silver exposure, especially due to its permanence once developed.
Sarcoid-Induced Uveitis: A Tattooed Journey
When a patient presents with an anterior uveitis that is suspicious for a systemic etiology, it is important to explore all areas of clinical care to determine the cause. Traditionally, the initial approach is to perform an appropriate lab work-up. Beyond this, areas of specialty that are typically considered include rheumatology, radiology, and infectious disease. However, this case report will present a patient that required intervention from dermatology to confirm the source of ocular inflammation.
Beware of the Bleb
A bleb-related infection (BRI) should always be considered in patients with a history of bleb-forming glaucoma surgery. Misdiagnosed or undertreated bleb-related infections can lead to endophthalmitis and permanent vision loss. Clinicians should understand the serious nature of BRIs and be knowledgeable about risk factors, treatment, and diagnosis to prevent vision loss in these patients.
Post-operative Hypotony And Choroidal Effusion Following Cataract Surgery Suture Removal
Ocular hypotony can occur for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to ocular inflammation, glaucoma filtration surgery, or trauma...
PHOTO ESSAY: Idiopathic Atypical Hyphema
Hyphema is the accumulation of red blood cells in the anterior chamber of the eye. Blood accumulates from the disruption of vessels of the iris or...
Contact Lens Induced Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
Limbal stem cells are critical for maintaining the integrity of corneal epithelium. External insults, including contact lens overwear, can destroy the limbal...
Importance of Ancillary Testing for Voriconazole-Induced Short Term Transient Visual Disturbances
Voriconazole is in the class of triazole antifungal medications which can cause various ocular side effects including subjective visual disturbances. This emphasizes the importance of ancillary testing to evaluate for ocular toxicity
Overtreated Hypertension Results in Sequential Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
It is important to know that bilateral presentations of Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy can occur. Those with hypotension are particularly at....
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