- Examines challenging and unique cases that present in ophthalmic practice
- Offers clinical pearls as well as diagnostic recommendations for the practicing clinician
- Illustrates the various iterations of unique cases that are common ophthalmic practice
This book examines challenging and unique clinical cases that present in various modalities of ophthalmic practice including private MD/OD office, private OD office, and in an ophthalmology department within a level 1 trauma center.
The chapters will be divided by anatomy from anterior to posterior segment of the eye. Within each chapter, anatomically relevant cases illustrating a unique condition or challenging diagnosis will be presented with ancillary testing and images were present and relevant. Each chapter will also contain clinical pearls that have been highlighted and summarized throughout each presented case to further illustrate the relevance of the case report and the importance of diagnostic ability for the common clinician.
Complex Cases in Clinical Ophthalmology Practice intends to illustrate the various iterations of unique cases that are not so uncommon in three unique and common styles of ophthalmic practice and will serve as a resource for all levels of individuals working in ophthalmic care.
Table of ContentsAdnexa/Eyelid- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Ocular Surface Disease and Cosmetics
Conjunctiva/Sclera/Iris- Ocular Allergies
- Conjunctival Lacerations and Injuries
Cornea- Fungal Keratitis
- Thermal Corneal Burn
- Traumatic Corneal Abrasion
- Recurrent Corneal Erosions
UveaLens- Cataract Surgery and Its Role in Low Vision Rehabilitation of Ocular Albinism
VitreousRetina- Chorioretinitis
- Macular Holes: Surgical Intervention and Beyond
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
Neuro-Optometry- Pituitary Adenoma
- Meningioma Displacing the Optic Chiasm
- Atypical Optic Neuritis
- Acquired Homonymous Hemianopia
- Papilledema and Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Trauma- Metal Corneal Foreign Bodies
- Traumatic Hyphema
- Complex Orbital Floor Fractures
- Orbital Compartment Syndrome
Ancillary Testing- Ordering Imaging in Eye Care
- Medical Laboratory Testing (Blood)
- Corneal Culturing for Primary Care
- Visual Fields and Driving Standards
- Basic Low Vision for Primary Care
- The Basics of Electrodiagnostic Testing
