
Category: Retina
Post-operative Hypotony And Choroidal Effusion Following Cataract Surgery Suture Removal
by Jenna Koskey, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO | Nov 17, 2024 | Cataract, Retina, Volume 2, Issue 4
Ocular hypotony can occur for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to ocular inflammation, glaucoma filtration surgery, or trauma…
Read MoreHyperviscosity-Related Retinopathy and Serous Macular Detachment in Waldenstrӧm Macroglobulinemia Managed With Zanubrutinib
by Andrew J. Crist, OD, FAAO and Ravneet K. Meeta, OD | Aug 19, 2024 | Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 2, Issue 3
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is an uncommon lymphoproliferative B-cell disorder characterized by overproduction of monoclonal…
Read MoreMultimodal Imaging in the Diagnosis of Solar Retinopathy Secondary to Viewing Solar Eclipse with Inadequate Eye Protection
by Sarah Rogers, OD, FAAO | Aug 7, 2024 | Retina, Volume 2, Issue 3
Multimodal imaging and a thorough case history can aid in the diagnosis of solar maculopathy. OCT and fundus autofluorescence can identify small…
Read MoreManagement of a Retinal Arterial Macroaneurysm
by Amy Knapke, OD, FAAO | May 15, 2024 | Retina, Volume 2, Issue 2
While patients with RAMs are often asymptomatic, providers must be able to clinically differentiate them from other retinal conditions so they can manage and counsel patients appropriately. This case report reviews the anatomical features, risk factors, clinical course, pathophysiology, and treatment options for potential sequelae of a RAM.
Read MoreThe Phenomenon of Quiescent Tomographically-Detected Macular Neovascularization
by Leslie Wilderson, OD, FAAO | May 7, 2024 | Macular Degeneration, Retina, Volume 2, Issue 2
Macular neovascularization (MNV) is a pathophysiological precursor to local tissue destruction. Age-related macular degeneration is the predominant disease for MNV incidence. The spectrum of macular neovascular morphologies can be studied with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging and observed for vision-threatening activity.
Read MoreHighlighting hypertriglyceridemia with a case of lipemia retinalis
by Emily Humphreys, OD, FAAO and Thomas Andrea OD, FAAO | Feb 24, 2024 | Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 2, Issue 1
Severe hypertriglyceridemia can transiently cause the appearance of a salmon-colored fundus with creamy vessels which is known as lipemia retinalis
Read MoreDiagnosing Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
by Pete Thomas Liette, OD, FAAO, Brett Garee OD, MS, FAAO and Rachele Liette, OD | Feb 23, 2024 | Retina, Volume 2, Issue 1
MacTel type 2 is the most common subtype that results in atrophic changes and sometimes subretinal neovascularization (SRN). This case report will focus on a patient with MacTel type 2 and the management and treatment options pertinent to the case.
Read MoreTorpedo Maculopathy
by Adam Provost, OD | Feb 23, 2024 | Retina, Volume 2, Issue 1
Torpedo maculopathy is a rare condition resulting in malformation of the outer retina. These lesions are often asymptomatic and found incidentally during routine eye examination. Although typically benign, there are rare reports of associated complications requiring treatment. Appropriate monitoring is thus required.
Read MoreSickle cell retinopathy: diagnosis, management, and treatment
by Steve Njeru, OD, MS, FAAO, Eric Spotts, OD and Melissa Chen, OD | Nov 28, 2023 | Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 1, Issue 3
Sickle cell disease is one of the world’s most common hemoglobinopathies, with a wide spectrum of systemic manifestations. The most common ocular…
Read MoreA Diagnostic Challenge of Scleromalacia Perforans
by Danielle Toms, OD and Elizabeth Phillips, OD | Aug 17, 2023 | Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 1, Issue 2
This case demonstrates the potential difficulty in separating anterior from posterior scleritis, along with the importance of uncovering whether an episode of scleritis is infectious or non-infectious in origin.
Read MoreRetinopathy Prompting Laboratory Testing: a report of two cases
by Eric M. Lee, OD, FAAO, ABCMO | Aug 17, 2023 | Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 1, Issue 2
Lab testing, when directed by the retinopathy appearance and patient demographics, can serve as an helpful method of uncovering systemic disease…
Read MoreLessons on Juxtapapillary Fluid
by Sara Weidmayer, OD, FAAO, ABCMO | Aug 17, 2023 | Retina, Volume 1, Issue 2
Fluid around the optic disc can come from a variety of sources. Clinical exam and accurate interpretation of ancillary studies, such as OCT or FA are…
Read MoreAtypical optic neuritis resulting in a diagnosis of MOGAD
by Janessa Visin, OD and Elizabeth Phillips, OD | Aug 17, 2023 | Optic Nerve, Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 1, Issue 2
The most common systemic cause of optic neuritis continues to be multiple sclerosis.1 However, within the past decade other less common causes have been identified, such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte antibody-associated disease. Previously, patients presenting with these conditions were likely grouped into having multiple sclerosis. Today, thankfully, advancements in laboratory testing and increased knowledge of the central nervous system have allowed them to be identified as distinct nosological entities. Identifying the cause of optic neuritis has many important implications, namely the ability to give an accurate prognosis, both visually and systemically.
Read MorePhoto Essay and A Brief Report on New Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Management
by Leslie Wilderson, OD, FAAO | May 1, 2023 | Retina, Surgical, Volume 1, Issue 1
This brief report contrasts the differences between pneumatic retinopexy (PnR), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and minimal gas vitrectomy (MGV) in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) intervention.
Read MoreSubjective Dyschromatopsia as presenting symptom of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
by Adam C. LePosa, OD, FAAO, Rigo Arteaga and Lindsay Agro, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO | May 1, 2023 | Macular Degeneration, Retina, Volume 1, Issue 1
Subretinal fluid (SRF) is a possible finding associated with neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). SRF has been implicated as a cause of dyschromatopsia in other retinal conditions, such as Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC), but not commonly in AMD. We report a case of sudden onset subjective dyschromatopsia associated with newly noted subretinal fluid secondary to neovascular AMD.
Read MorePeripapillary Retinoschisis in a Patient with Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
by Benjamin Young, OD, FAAO, Michael Munoz and Emely Miniño Soto | May 1, 2023 | Retina, Volume 1, Issue 1
Peripapillary retinoschisis is a rare finding that may be associated with the progression of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Potential pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed to explain this association, such as acute and chronic increase in intraocular pressure, vitreopapillary traction, and Müller cell dysfunction from optic nerve head deformation. OCT imaging has revealed hyper-reflective strut-like pillars within the schisis cavity described as “bridging structures.” While peripapillary retinoschisis may spontaneously resolve, other strategies may include lowering intraocular pressure, intraocular injections, or pars plana vitrectomy.present a patient with peripapillary retinoschisis incidentally found during a workup for primary open angle glaucoma.
Read MorePrinciples of Diabetic Care
by Leslie Wilderson, OD, FAAO | May 1, 2023 | Diabetes, Retina, Systemic Disease, Volume 1, Issue 1
Evidence shows that lifestyle modifications (LSM), well-timed systemic treatment, and ongoing counseling can prevent diabetes onset and lower the risk of disease complications in diabetic patients.
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