Focal choroidal excavation disappearing after successful treatment of type 2 choroidal neovascularization with intravitreal aflibercept

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Focal choroidal excavation disappearing after successful treatment of type 2 choroidal neovascularization with intravitreal aflibercept

Abstract Purpose To report a case with focal choroidal excavation (FCE) accompanied by type 2 choroidal neovascularization (CNV), in which the CNV was successfully treated with intravitreal aflibercept, after which…

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Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma – A rare infiltrative disease of the orbit and eyelid

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma – A rare infiltrative disease of the orbit and eyelid

Abstract Purpose To present a case of adult onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma (AAPOX), and discuss existing literature on adult orbital xanthogranulomatous diseases (AOXGDs) and their treatment. Observations A 63…

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Disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser or DIEYAG. A retrospective case series of Post-LASIK patients

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser or DIEYAG. A retrospective case series of Post-LASIK patients

Abstract Purpose To describe in detail the technique used and results of disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser (DIEYAG) after LASIK treatment and enhancement. Observations Epithelial ingrowth following laser…

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Asymmetric optic disc edema in a young patient with POEMS: A rare presentation of a rare disease

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Asymmetric optic disc edema in a young patient with POEMS: A rare presentation of a rare disease

Abstract Purpose To describe a case of asymmetric optic disc edema presenting as the initial ocular feature of POEMS (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal gammopathy, Skin changes) syndrome. Observations A 29-year-old…

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Ptosis, ophthalmoplegia and corneal endothelial disease – ocular manifestations of mitochondrial disease

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Ptosis, ophthalmoplegia and corneal endothelial disease – ocular manifestations of mitochondrial disease

Abstract Purpose To describe two patients with bilateral ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, cataracts and corneal endothelial disease requiring corneal transplantation. Observations Histopathological analysis of muscle biopsy samples from both patients identified features…

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Unilateral benign yellow dot maculopathy

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Unilateral benign yellow dot maculopathy

Abstract Purpose To describe a unique case of unilateral benign yellow dot maculopathy. Observations A 25-year-man was evaluated after incidental finding of yellow dots in the right macula. The findings…

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Replacement of polyps with type 1 macular neovascularization in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy imaged with swept source OCT angiography

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Replacement of polyps with type 1 macular neovascularization in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy imaged with swept source OCT angiography

Abstract Purpose To investigate the morphological changes of polyps in eyes with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) after treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors using swept source optical coherence…

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