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…
Other Infectious Diseases
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,…
Fungal Infectious Diseases
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,…
4 Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis
See Tables 4.1 and 4.2. Table 4.1 Classification of uveitis entities aGranulomatous uveitis can always present with nongranulomatous findings initially. APMPPE, acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy; ARN, acute retinal…
6 Neuro-Ophthalmology
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGIC HISTORY AND KEY TESTS Three major categories of complaint in neuro-ophthalmology: Afferent (e.g., visual loss, field or acuity, visual processing). Efferent (e.g., diplopia, pupil abnormalities, eye lid abnormalities, jumping…
2 Lens and Cataract
LENS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Normal Lens Anatomy See Figure 2.1. Lens dimensions: Biconvex shape, more convex posteriorly. Infant: 6.4-mm wide and 3.5-mm long. Weighs approximately 90 mg. Adult: 9.0-mm wide…
Common Laboratory Tests and Procedures
2 COMMON LABORATORY TESTS AND PROCEDURES Common Laboratory Tests and Procedures Judy Perrigin, Laurance Freier, and Bruce E. Onofrey Laboratory tests can provide valuable information about the blood and many…
Retina and Vitreal Disease
18 RETINA AND VITREAL DISEASE Retinal Tear and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment W. Craig Lannin ICD-9: 361.32—HORSESHOE TEAR OF RETINA WITHOUT DETACHMENT ICD-9: 361.0—RETINAL DETACHMENT WITH RETINAL DEFECT THE DISEASE Significant…
Pharmaceutical Agents
5 PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS The Prescription/Patient Compliance Jill C. Autry THE PRESCRIPTION DOS AND DONT’S: PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES (SEE FIGS. 5-1 TO 5-3 AND TABLES 5-1 AND 5-2) 1. Do write legibly….
Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease
19 NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASE Pupil Abnormalities Leonid Skorin Jr and Bruce G. Muchnick ICD-9: 379.40 THE DISEASE Pathophysiology Pupil size reflects the neural input of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems…
