Library Topic: Retina

Quiz: Peripheral Retinal Lesion

A 60-year-old Vietnamese male presented with a recent decrease in vision of the left eye only over the past several weeks. Patient has no other complaints and past ocular, medical, family history are unremarkable. Examination revealed a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/20 right eye and 20/50 left eye. IOPs were normal at 19mmHg right and … Read more

Lecture: Treatment of Type 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity

During this lecture, Dr. Harper reviews comprehensive evidence-based approaches for treating and following Type I ROP in order to obtain the best possible results. Discussion includes treatment options including laser and anti-VEGF therapies as well as fluorescein angiogram management of post-treatment retinas. Lecturer: Dr. C. Armitage Harper, Austin Retina, Texas, USA Transcript DR HARPER: Good … Read more

Lecture: In Case of Emergency: Managing and Diagnosing Ocular Emergencies

This webinar aims to educate eye care providers about ocular emergencies. We will go through cases which show common and uncommon findings which need to be addressed in a timely manner. Some examples of topics we discuss include: acute angle closure glaucoma, retinal detachment, giant cell arteritis and open globe injuries. Throughout our webinar, we … Read more

Quiz: Metastatic Adenocarcinoma

A 71-year-old female with a history of adenocarcinoma of the lung presents with a 3-week history of decreased vision in the left eye. These color images are positron emission tomography (PET) scans of her chest. The arrow in the first image points to the mass in the upper lobe of her left lung. Visual acuities … Read more

Quiz: Distorted Vision in the Right Eye

A 61-year-old woman presents with distorted vision in the right eye for the past month. She states that objects appear “warped” in her central vision. She denies any pain or associated photopsias. Visual acuity is 20/40 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left eye. There is no RAPD. Intraocular pressures are normal in … Read more

Lecture: Susac Syndrome: A Rare, but Important and Instructive Ophthalmologic Disease

Susac syndrome (SuS) is a rare immune-mediated occlusive microvascular endotheliopathy/basement membranopathy that causes ichemic injury to the retina, brain, and inner ear. SuS primarily affects young women 20-40 years of age . This disease is characterized by a clinical triad of encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO), and hearing loss, and is classically accompanied by … Read more

Lecture: Systemic Therapy during ROP Management

An excellent opportunity to learn from an enthusiastic world class trainer in Retinopathy of prematurity, this time discussing current concepts of systemic therapy available for preemies who have this avoidable condition. Join Nigerian pediatric ophthalmologists to learn more. Lecturer: Dr. Subhadra Jalali, Vitreoretinal surgeon and ROP specialist , L V Prasad Eye Institute , Hyderabad, … Read more