Systemic Emergencies
14 SYSTEMIC EMERGENCIES Systemic Emergencies in an Office-Based Practice Nicky R. Holdeman Most of the problems encountered by an eye care provider are not life threatening, but many conditions can…
14 SYSTEMIC EMERGENCIES Systemic Emergencies in an Office-Based Practice Nicky R. Holdeman Most of the problems encountered by an eye care provider are not life threatening, but many conditions can…
9 OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES Acanthamoeba Keratitis Nicky R. Holdeman THE DISEASE Pathophysiology Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare, sight-threatening disease, which results from colonization of the cornea with the free-living,…
8 FUNGAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE Fungal Keratitis Nicky R. Holdeman ICD-9: 370.05 THE DISEASE Pathophysiology Fungal keratitis results from invasion of the cornea by a fungal organism. While fungi are ubiquitous,…
Neuro-Ophthalmology 10.1 ANISOCORIA Eyelid position and extraocular motility MUST be evaluated when anisocoria is present (see Figure 10.1.1). FIGURE 10.1.1. Flow diagram for the work-up of anisocoria. (Modified from Thompson…
Pediatrics 8.1 LEUKOCORIA Definition A white pupillary reflex (see Figure 8.1.1). FIGURE 8.1.1. Leukocoria. Etiology Retinoblastoma: A malignant tumor of the retina that appears as a white, nodular mass that…