Clinical Quandaries
Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD
Don't Blow Your Top
Confrontation fields may be the only clue to this disorder.
07/15/2021
Burn, Baby, Burn
It is essential to determine the nature of a chemical injury when faced with this ocular emergency.
06/15/2021
Blindsided
A thorough, dilated examination of the retina is necessary to diagnose retinitis pigmentosa.
05/15/2021
Pass the Salt
Guide patients through the initial healing window of RCE and future episodes may be minimized.
04/15/2021
Stymied
A bacterial infection or retained punctal plug could be the cause of this patient’s epiphora.
03/15/2021
Blowing in the Wind
The case of a mysterious irritated eye can be solved with some targeted questions.
02/15/2021
Near and Far
Cataract patients would like to know their options, and you’re the best person to inform them.
01/15/2021
Shield Your Eyes
An excessive amount of UV light can damage the corneal epithelium.
12/15/2020
Off to a Bad Start
The timing of surgical intervention for macula-off RD is debateable, and COVID could complicate things further.
11/15/2020
Red Herring
A potential misdiagnosis might bump the proper treatment for EKC off track.
10/15/2020
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