Most recent by Leo P. Semes, OD, FAAO
Young patient with long-standing reduced vision
A 29-year-old Asian male presented to UAB Eye Care for periodic ophthalmic evaluation. His history included long-standing poor visual performance. Verbal interaction with the patient was hampered by the fact that he communicated through an interpreter via signing.
Routine exam reveals thinning GCC
A 58-year-old Caucasian man presented to the clinic for a comprehensive eye exam and contact lens evaluation. He denied any visual complaints with his habitual glasses and soft disposable contact lenses.
Teenager presents with ‘strabismic amblyopia’
A 17-year old Caucasian male presented to the clinic with a chief complaint of severely blurred vision involving his right eye since early childhood. He was diagnosed with “strabismic amblyopia” at the age of 6 years, and at that time he was prescribed eyeglasses. There was no improvement to visual acuity in the right eye after occlusion therapy, and symptoms have remained stable since. The remainder of the ocular and medical histories were noncontributory. He was taking no medications and denied drug allergies.
Young patient presents with painless vision loss
A 47-year old African American male presented to the clinic with a history of sudden painless vision loss involving his right eye. He reported that it began approximately 5 days prior but had remained stable since. There were no other ocular, visual or neurological symptoms reported.
Genetic testing puts ODs on the front line of AMD management
Prior to its application in eye care, genetic testing gained traction in many medical specialties. It aids in the fight against breast cancer as researchers have discovered genetic indicators that give oncologists a tremendous advantage in predicting a patient’s likelihood of developing the disease. It has guided the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in children with an identifiable genetic cause.
Glaucoma suspect shows subtle retinal nerve fiber layer thinning
A 33-year-old female was seen at a community screening and referred for a glaucoma work-up due to the combined risk factors of positive family history for glaucoma and the observation of a large cup-to-disc ratio.
Blurred vision glaucoma diagnosis
A 57-year-old African-American female presented to UAB Eye Care for a second opinion. She had been told elsewhere that she had glaucoma and that it was encroaching on her visual field in both eyes. She further stated that she had experienced blurred vision in each eye and reduced side vision, but observed no floaters or flashes. She also reported noticing a black spot in her right eye while watching television. These symptoms have been present for about the past 2 weeks.
Recent evidence points to common pathways in AMD, vascular disease
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Experts from around the globe join for first World Glaucoma Congress
VIENNA – The World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) held its first meeting in July in Vienna. Attendees included members and guests from the Association of International Glaucoma Societies (AIGS). The AIGS is an umbrella organization comprising the world’s glaucoma societies, of which the Optometric Glaucoma Society is a member. The mission of the WGC was to convene the world’s different glaucoma organizations under one roof.