Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Case Report,
2023
Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Indiana Health Care System, St. Joseph County VA Clinic
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Case Report, Christopher Bugajski Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: Optic nerve head edema is a serious finding for which multiple etiologies need to be considered. When optic nerve head edema is observed bilaterally, among the top differentials is idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as primary pseudotumor cerebri. An emergent magnetic resonance image with and without contrast as well as venography and lumbar puncture with opening pressure measurement must be performed to diagnose and determine management. Case Report: This case specifically features a 30-year-old Caucasian female with bilateral optic disc edema secondary to IIH. In addition to discussing the details regarding this patient’s case, this report …
Pituitary Adenoma Hidden By Comorbid Cataract,
2023
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
Pituitary Adenoma Hidden By Comorbid Cataract, Len Koh Od, Megan E. Mcchesney Od, Chad E. Gosnell Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: A pituitary adenoma is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland. Pituitary adenomas are the most common cause of sellar masses accounting for approximately 10% of all intracranial neoplasms. Early visual symptom of pituitary adenoma can be hidden by comorbid cataract in elderly patients. Case Report: A 74 y.o. male presented to the eye clinic with blurry vision at all distances and has trouble with glare from lights. His best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/20-1 OD, 20/25-2 OS, but subjectively of poor quality. Slit lamp exam confirmed mild nuclear sclerotic cataract OU and normal fundus exam. …
Sagging Eye Syndrome--An Overlooked Diagnosis,
2023
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Sagging Eye Syndrome--An Overlooked Diagnosis, Zachary Tlumak Od, Theresa Zerilli-Zavgorodni Od, Nancy Shenouda-Awad Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Abstract
Background: Sagging Eye Syndrome (SES) is a relatively unknown cause for binocular distance diplopia. SES presents with an acquired comitant or non-comitant small angle esotropia and/or hypotropia commonly occurring in the elderly population. Inferior displacement of the lateral rectus secondary to age-related degeneration of orbital connective tissue and extraocular muscles appears to be responsible for the ocular misalignment. SES patients often present with new onset or progressively worsening distance diplopia, typically warranting neuroimaging. However, through understanding SES, eye care practitioners may identify these cases, avoiding unnecessary imaging studies. Case Report: A 90-year-old male presented with complaints of intermittent horizontal …
Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome,
2023
Department of Veteran's Affairs
Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome, Aaron W. Case Od, Lovelee E. Sayomac Od, Matthew J. Anderson Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: Dominant optic atrophy (DOA) is the most commonly encountered hereditary optic neuropathy in clinical practice and is the result of a mutation in the OPA1 or OPA3 genes encoding mitochondrial membrane proteins. The resultant mitochondrial dysfunction causes a distinct set of ophthalmic findings and may progress to extra-ocular systems known as OPA plus syndrome. We present a case of late-onset OPA plus syndrome encompassing both typical ophthalmic findings and the rarer extra-ocular findings. Case Report: A 41 year-old Caucasian male presents for a second opinion regarding a previously diagnosed traumatic optic neuropathy. Examination revealed decreased best-corrected acuities, …
Diagnosis And Management Of A Patient With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Conjunctivitis,
2023
VA New Jersey Healthcare System
Diagnosis And Management Of A Patient With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Conjunctivitis, Michael Chocky Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are becoming more common. These infections can cause various ocular conditions including conjunctivitis. Conjunctival cultures are an important tool to assist with proper diagnosis and treatment of these infections. Case Report : A 61-year-old African American male presented with the complaint of redness and drainage from his eyes. With the assistance of conjunctival cultures, he was diagnosed with MRSA conjunctivitis. Treatment with vancomycin ultimately led to resolution of the condition. Conclusion : MRSA conjunctivitis should always be considered when a conjunctivitis is not responding to empirical therapy. Eye care professionals should be aware …
Pupil Involving Oculomotor Palsy- Examination, Cause And Outcome,
2023
Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Healthcare System
Pupil Involving Oculomotor Palsy- Examination, Cause And Outcome, Robert Binkley Od, Karen Neal Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
BACKGROUND: A patient with a third cranial nerve (CN III) palsy can be a stress inducing event for an optometrist due to the potentially life-threatening etiologies and infrequency of their presentation. The pathogenesis of a CN III palsy can vary from innocuous to life threatening. Palsy of the third cranial nerve results in an impairment of eye movement and / or pupillary response to light depending on the extent of the palsy. CASE REPORT: This case reviews a recent onset of a complete right oculomotor palsy. Literature of similar cases detail the likelihood of variable causes, and while a diagnostic …
The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications,
2023
Press Consulting, P.C.
The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications, Leonard J. Press Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Expanding the Box
It's How You Ask The Question.....,
2023
University of the Incarnate Word
It's How You Ask The Question....., Paul Freeman Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Letter from the Editor
Stem Cell Technology For Age Related Macular Degeneration Intervention,
2023
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stem Cell Technology For Age Related Macular Degeneration Intervention, Laura Valdez
Research Symposium
Retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) cells are located between the choroid and photoreceptors within the eye and are essential to provide nutrients from blood to rods and cones, as well retinoids of the visual cycle. Vision loss and various ocular diseases are attributable to the degeneration or dysfunction of the RPE cells, leading to blindness.One of the major ocular problem from RPE dysfunction is macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be frequently diagnosed in patients over the age of 60. In the early stages of AMD, some symptoms may not be noticeable but will lead to vision loss in both …
Correlación Entre La Sintomatología Ocular Asociada Al Síndrome Visual Informático E Insuficiencia De Convergencia,
2023
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Correlación Entre La Sintomatología Ocular Asociada Al Síndrome Visual Informático E Insuficiencia De Convergencia, César Luis Ruiz Sanabria, Erika Yuliana Niño Vega, Sandra Patricia Jurado
Ciencia y Tecnología para la Salud Visual y Ocular
El incremento en la demanda de uso de dispositivos electrónicos y pantallas digitales ha provocado la aparición de trastornos músculo esqueléticos, psicosociales y visuales; dentro de estos últimos se encuentra el trastorno denominado síndrome visual informático (svi), que se ha reportado desde hace más de veinte años; su tasa en la población oscila entre el 37 % y el 70 % (1). La alta recurrencia de alteraciones visuales dentro del svi permite relacionarlo con disfunciones de la visión binocular como la insuficiencia de convergencia (ic). Objetivo general: identificar la correlación existente entre la sintomatología ocular asociada al síndrome visual informático …
Brief Adaptation To Astigmatism Reduces Meridional Anisotropy In Contrast Sensitivity.,
2023
Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR)
Brief Adaptation To Astigmatism Reduces Meridional Anisotropy In Contrast Sensitivity., Tsz-Wing Leung, Roger W. Li, Chea-Su Kee
HPD Articles
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of visual adaptation to orientation-dependent optical blur on meridional contrast sensitivity function in artificially imposed astigmatism.
METHODS: The study adopted a top-up adapt-test paradigm. During the blur adaptation process, the 18 non-astigmatic young adult participants were briefly presented with natural scene images (first trial, 10 minutes; subsequent trials, 6 seconds). Contrast sensitivities for horizontal and vertical gratings at spatial frequencies ranging from 1 to 8 cycles per degree (cpd) were measured immediately before and after adaptation to +3.00 diopters cylinder (DC) with-the-rule or against-the-rule astigmatism. Meridional anisotropy was measured to quantify the contrast sensitivity difference …
The Importance Of Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision, And Electrophysiological Testing In Clinical And Occupational Settings,
2023
University of the Incarnate Word
The Importance Of Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision, And Electrophysiological Testing In Clinical And Occupational Settings, Frances Silva
Theses & Dissertations
Visual acuity (VA) is universally accepted as the gold standard metric for ocular vision and function. Contrast sensitivity (CS), color vision, and electrophysiological testing for clinical and occupational settings are warranted despite being deemed ancillary and minimally utilized by clinicians. These assessments provide essential information to subjectively and objectively quantify and obtain optimal functional vision. They are useful for baseline data and monitoring hereditary and progressive ocular conditions and cognitive function. The studies in this dissertation highlight the value of contrast sensitivity, color vision, and cone specific electrophysiological testing, as well as the novel metrics obtained with potential practical clinical …
Occupational Therapy Curricula Patterns For Acquired Brain Injury-Related Vision Disorders For Entry-Level Programs: A Survey,
2023
Salus University - USA
Occupational Therapy Curricula Patterns For Acquired Brain Injury-Related Vision Disorders For Entry-Level Programs: A Survey, Laura Schmeiser, Alicia Reiser, Caitlyn Foy
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are among the first providers to encounter individuals after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Evidence suggests that most occupational therapists learn about ABI-related vision disorders from continuing education and on-the-job training. A better understanding of entry-level curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders is important because of their high prevalence and impact on occupational performance. A descriptive online survey was administered to occupational therapy educators at ACOTE-accredited entry-level programs to explore curricula patterns for ABI-related vision disorders. Of 1,391 occupational therapy educators invited to participate, 71 (5%) began the survey, and 66 met the inclusion criteria. Vision screening methods …
Experiencias De Vida De Madres Con Hijos En Condición De Discapacidad Visual,
2023
Universidad Antonio Nariño
Experiencias De Vida De Madres Con Hijos En Condición De Discapacidad Visual, Luz Yurany Barona Peña, Judy Alexandra Rey León, Juan Fernando Oyasa Moncayo, Sandra Ortiz Vega
Ciencia y Tecnología para la Salud Visual y Ocular
El objetivo del presente estudio es describir las experiencias de vida de madres con hijos en condición de discapacidad visual reportadas en la literatura científica. Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura en idioma inglés, sin límite en el periodo de publicación, por medio de los motores de búsqueda Pubmed, Scopus y Google Scholar. A los resultados reportados en dicha pesquisa se les aplicaron los criterios de inclusión y de exclusión planteados para este trabajo, seguidos de la evaluación de la calidad científica (Caspe), y finalmente se analizó cada uno de los artículos, organizando dichas experiencias con relación a las diferentes …
Asociación Entre El Uso De Los Lentes De Contacto Y La Epiteliopatía Palpebral En Limpiabrisas (Lwe): Una Revisión Cualitativa De La Literatura,
2023
Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Asociación Entre El Uso De Los Lentes De Contacto Y La Epiteliopatía Palpebral En Limpiabrisas (Lwe): Una Revisión Cualitativa De La Literatura, Jefferson Alexander Pabón Rodríguez, Myriam Teresa Mayorga Corredor
Ciencia y Tecnología para la Salud Visual y Ocular
Uno de los principales motivos de abandono de los lentes de contacto (LC) corresponde a los síntomas de incomodidad ocular. En ese sentido, la epiteliopatía palpebral en limpiabrisas (LWE, por sus siglas en inglés, lid wiper epitheliopathy) es una alteración epitelial de una región del margen palpebral llamada limpiabrisas palpebral (LW, por sus siglas en inglés, lid wiper). Durante los últimos años, dicha patología se ha evidenciado frecuentemente en usuarios de LC, según lo cual podría tratarse de un posible indicador clínico de las interacciones entre el lente y la superficie ocular que conducen al desarrollo de diversos síntomas, y …
Ginkgo Biloba Extract 761 Reduces The Risk Of Progression Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration,
2023
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (México)
Ginkgo Biloba Extract 761 Reduces The Risk Of Progression Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Sergio Ramírez-González, Elizabeth Casillas-Casillas, Fernando Jaramillo-Juárez, Ana Rosa Rincón-Sánchez
Ciencia y Tecnología para la Salud Visual y Ocular
La degeneración macular relacionada con la edad (AMD) es la principal causa de ceguera. Su desarrollo es poco conocido, pero concentraciones altas de especies reactivas de oxígeno pueden desencadenarla. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar si la acción antioxidante del suplemento dietético ginkgo biloba (EGb-761) retrasa el desarrollo de la AMD. Ensayo clínico hecho en México, con personas mayores de 55 años. Pacientes con AMD recibieron EGb-761: 50 mg/día (n = 26) o 100 mg/día (n = 22), durante 3 meses. Participó un grupo control de 22 personas sanas. Antes y después del tratamiento, se realizaron pruebas oculares funcionales y …
Optical Characterisation Of Holographic Diffusers And Bangerter Foils For Treatment Of Amblyopia,
2023
Technological University Dublin
Optical Characterisation Of Holographic Diffusers And Bangerter Foils For Treatment Of Amblyopia, Matthew Hellis, Suzanne Martin, Matthew Sheehan, Kevin Murphy
Articles
Amblyopia is a significant issue for children worldwide, and current treatment methods have drawbacks that can hinder treatment effectiveness and/or patient experience. This study proposes a new treatment method using holographic diffusers while also comparing their optical characteristics to a current treatment method (Bangerter foils). Holographic diffusers were developed by optically patterning thin polymer layers on a micron scale. Two compositions of photopolymer (acrylamide and diacetone acrylamide based) are analysed herein. Characterisation shows that holographic diffusers of either composition can achieve a wide range of on-axis intensity reductions, allowing for precise and customisable treatment levels by altering recording exposure time …
Tracing The Twenty-Year Evolution Of Developing Ai For Eye Screening In Singapore: A Master Chronology Of Sidrp, Selena+ And Eyris,
2023
Singapore Management University
Tracing The Twenty-Year Evolution Of Developing Ai For Eye Screening In Singapore: A Master Chronology Of Sidrp, Selena+ And Eyris, Steven M. Miller
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
This working paper is entirely comprised of a timeline table that begins in 2002 and runs through mid-2023. Across these two decades, this timeline traces the evolutionary development of the following:
- The early Singapore R&D efforts to apply software-based image analysis algorithms and methods to analyse eye retina images for diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases. This was based on a collaboration between the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) and its parent organization, the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), with faculty from the School of Computing at National University of Singapore.
- The establishment and operation of the Singapore Integrated Diabetic …
Comprehensive Analysis Of The Retinal Cell Contributions To The Human Erg,
2023
Smith-Kettlewell Institute
Comprehensive Analysis Of The Retinal Cell Contributions To The Human Erg, Christopher W. Tyler
MODVIS Workshop
Purpose. Standard electroretinogram (ERG) protocols are largely designed to isolate the responses of the rod and cone retinal pathways, including the use of adapting backgrounds to suppress unwanted off-pathway responses. Here, we record spectral ERGs in the low-to-high mesopic sensitivity range in the absence of any adapting background in order to assess interactions between the pathways.
Methods. We have developed a comprehensive neuroanalytic model of the component structure of the ERG driven by knowledge of the underlying retinal physiology, to enhance its power as a critical diagnostic tool for a broad range of both retinal and systemic dysfunctions. The ERG …
Design And Synthesis Of Peripherally Selective Endocannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitors For Ocular Indications,
2023
Liberty University
Design And Synthesis Of Peripherally Selective Endocannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitors For Ocular Indications, Kezia Reji Thomas
Senior Honors Theses
Peripherally selective compounds have been found to stimulate endocannabinoid receptor activity, which has been observed to have positive physiological effects such as ocular wound healing and inflammation control. The activation of the cannabinoid 1 receptor via binding of the endogenous ligands, anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol, has been indicated to elicit these effects. Both ligands are controlled by two hydrolase enzymes, fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) and monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), which can be targeted for therapeutic inhibition. Sulfonamide derivatives of JZL195 containing carbamate functionalities in the southern region of the inhibitor compounds were produced using novel carbamate exchange reactions. Polar functionalities were …
