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Peripheral Laser Iridoplasty Opens Angle In Plateau Iris By Thinning The Cross-Sectional Tissues, Ji Liu, Tania Lamba, David A. Belyea
Peripheral Laser Iridoplasty Opens Angle In Plateau Iris By Thinning The Cross-Sectional Tissues, Ji Liu, Tania Lamba, David A. Belyea
Ophthalmology Faculty Publications
Plateau iris syndrome has been described as persistent angle narrowing or occlusion with intraocular pressure elevation after peripheral iridotomy due to the abnormal plateau iris configuration. Argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) is an effective adjunct procedure to treat plateau iris syndrome. Classic theory suggests that the laser causes the contraction of the far peripheral iris stroma, "pulls" the iris away from the angle, and relieves the iris-angle apposition. We report a case of plateau iris syndrome that was successfully treated with ALPI. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography confirmed the angle was open at areas with laser treatment but remained appositionally …
Clinical Characteristics And Visual Outcomes In Infectious Scleritis: A Review, Emeline Radhika Ramenaden, Veena Rao Raiji
Clinical Characteristics And Visual Outcomes In Infectious Scleritis: A Review, Emeline Radhika Ramenaden, Veena Rao Raiji
Ophthalmology Faculty Publications
Infection is a very important but rare cause of scleritis, occurring in about 5%–10% of all patients presenting with scleral inflammation. However, due to the similarity of its presentation, infectious scleritis is often initially managed as autoimmune, potentially further worsening its outcome. The overall visual outcome in infectious scleritis is generally worse than its autoimmune counterparts, perhaps because of the delay in diagnosis or because of the aggressive nature of associated microbes. Thus, there is a definite need for insight into the diagnostic approach and treatment options for this ocular disease process. Several studies and case reports have been published …
The Role Of Lumbar Puncture And Pressure.Lowering Therapy For Transverse Dural Sinus Thrombosis, Joshua Grant, Andrew Carey, Curtis Margo, Murtagh Reed, Mitchell Drucker
The Role Of Lumbar Puncture And Pressure.Lowering Therapy For Transverse Dural Sinus Thrombosis, Joshua Grant, Andrew Carey, Curtis Margo, Murtagh Reed, Mitchell Drucker
Ophthalmology Faculty Publications
Transverse (lateral) sinus thrombosis is a well-known complication of acute otitis media and mastoiditis in the pediatric and adult population. Thrombosis involving the transverse sinus can ultimately cause elevation of intracranial pressure (ICP) as a result of decreased cerebrospinal fluid absorption. If treatment to lower ICP is not undertaken, it can lead to ophthalmological complications including irreversible vision loss. The following case report describes an 11-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AOM by her pediatrician and subsequently presented to the emergency department complaining of nausea, vomiting, headache, and diplopia.