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Intracorneal hemorrhage
This photo of a patient who presented with the complaint of “a dark spot on her iris” was chosen as the winner of this month’s “Ocular Photography Challenge.” Scott Smith, OD, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., said the patient had LASIK 13 years ago. The dark spot turned out to be an intracorneal hemorrhage, presumably secondary to contact lens insertion and removal. By her 3-week follow-up, the blood was reduced by about 30%, with no compromise of the overlying epithelium.
The photo was taken with an EyeRes camera.
As this month’s winner, Dr. Smith will receive a pair of YF series binoculars, provided by Kowa.
Submissions for the contest can be emailed to nhemphill@slackinc.com. They are judged anonymously by a panel of Primary Care Optometry News Editorial Board members.
Please provide a photo of at least 300 dpi, a 100-word description of the case including what imaging system was used and the name of your home town. Photos may not have been previously published. You will be asked to grant permission to SLACK Inc. to publish your photo.
Contestants are permitted to win once a year. Kowa provides the prizes, including one annual grand prize awarded to the winner chosen from among each round’s winners. Delivery of prizes may take up to 120 days.
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