Most recent by Sherry J. Bass, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Young man reports poor vision since childhood
A 25-year-old man presented with a history of poor vision since he was 12 years old. He reported no night vision problems, photophobia or peripheral field loss. He reported his color vision was normal.
Courts may decide if OCT is standard of care
Once in a while, a single case changes everything. This was documented in both Helling v Carey and Karen Keir v the U.S. Government. The following true tale of two sisters may be the next major milestone or precedent-setting case that will change the way we practice routine eye care on a day-to-day basis.
Patient reports decreased vision since childhood
A 31-year-old Asian Indian female was referred because of unexplained vision loss in both eyes with a tentative diagnosis of “possible bilateral amblyopia without pathology.” She initially presented with a history of decreased vision in both eyes for as long as she could remember, but at least since 12 years of age. She reported having had extensive work-ups in India, which had included “brain scans,” but all the doctors she had seen, including eye doctors in the U.S., were unable to determine the etiology of her vision loss.
Consider genetic testing if clinical retinal picture is inconclusive
A 58-year-old patient comes in for a routine eye examination, claiming he only needs reading glasses. His best corrected visual acuities are 20/20 in each eye. He has no other vision complaints and is in good health.