Most recent by Jim Williamson, OD, FAAO, FORS
VIDEO: Optimize choroid imaging to improve diagnosis
Jim Williamson, OD, FAAO, FORS, provided an overview of his SECO presentation that focused on evaluating the choroid and differentiating between diseases caused by age-related macular degeneration to those in the pachychoroid spectrum.
Routine exam reveals unusual retinal findings
A 70-year-old Caucasian man presented for an updated spectacle prescription. Ocular history included cataracts, monovision RK performed in 1997 and “damage to the back of my right eye.” Medically, the patient reported only a history of prostate cancer 11 years prior, for which he received treatment. Medications included a multivitamin. He denied any current or past use of tobacco, alcohol or recreational drugs.
Patient complains of progressive blur in one eye
A 51-year-old Caucasian female presented with a chief complaint of progressive blur in the left eye. She recalled being diagnosed with a retinal condition at a previous exam, attributed to interaction with chickens in the past. She was told the condition required regular monitoring with a dilated fundus exam.