Clinical Quandaries
Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD
Not Cut and Dry
Optometrists must continue to discuss the risk of conversion with patients in the early stages of AMD.
01/15/2023
Little Jack Horner
Calmly assess the possible underlying causes of this condition.
12/15/2022
A Hiccup or a Burp?
Some may hesitate, but this technique can provide immediate pressure lowering and symptomatic relief to the patient.
11/15/2022
Valsalva Salvo
This type of retinopathy presents with dramatic preretinal hemorrhages and sudden, painless vision loss.
10/15/2022
Giving Up the Ghost
Don’t provide a cataract referral without first considering corneal rehabilitation.
09/15/2022
When to Dread the Red
Sectoral injection may mean episcleritis, but scleritis should be on your differential as well.
08/15/2022
Two-for-one Deal
When encountering bilateral macular lesions, think about retinal dystrophies, but keep other conditions in mind.
07/15/2022
Cataracts in IMAX
An innovative new visual technology can benefit the surgeon in the OR.
06/15/2022
RP Prognostication
Genetic testing can provide patients better perspective on how to handle this heritable disease.
05/15/2022
Assuming the Worst
Careful observation and history taking is paramount when evaluating a swollen eyelid.
04/15/2022
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