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Guess the Disease: When the Great Masquerader Unveils Its Disguise
A 49-year-old white man presented to the eye clinic due to sudden-onset scotoma in the right eye. The scotoma was inferior to fixation. He noticed it...
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When Retinal Disease Masquerades as Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease
Bitemporal visual field defects often involve the optic chiasm and pituitary adenoma is at the forefront of differentials. However, many other diseases...
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PHOTO ESSAY: Management of Penetrating Injuries and Intraocular Foreign Bodies
Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are one of the most common causes of ophthalmologic emergencies and are most often metallic. Foreign bodies are...
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Editor’s Column February 2025
Have you started using AI in your practice yet? Have you started using AI when managing your patients? I would imagine that most of us said no to...
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Ocular Findings in a Patient with Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy: A Case Report
Patients with DM1 can present with multiple complex ocular findings such as cataracts, corneal dystrophies, ptosis, and epiretinal membranes....
- Retina
- Systemic Disease
- Neuro
- Glaucoma
- Conjunctiva
- Uveitis
- Surgical
- Cataract
- Anterior Segment
- Cornea
- Medications
- Optic Nerve
Guess the Disease: When the Great Masquerader Unveils Its Disguise
A 49-year-old white man presented to the eye clinic due to sudden-onset scotoma in the right eye. The scotoma was inferior to fixation. He noticed it...
Ocular Findings in a Patient with Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy: A Case Report
Patients with DM1 can present with multiple complex ocular findings such as cataracts, corneal dystrophies, ptosis, and epiretinal membranes....
A Case of Paralytic Lagophthalmos Following Melanoma Surgery Induced Seventh Nerve Palsy
The management of facial nerve palsy following wide local excision and linear closure for facial malignant melanoma can present a unique set of...
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...
Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT): A Clinical Overview of Orbital Lymphoma
Orbital lymphoma is the most common primary orbital tumor affecting elderly individuals with a slight predilection for females. MALT is typically a B-cell...
PHOTO ESSAY: Management of Penetrating Injuries and Intraocular Foreign Bodies
Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are one of the most common causes of ophthalmologic emergencies and are most often metallic. Foreign bodies are...
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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