Simultaneous presentation of idiopathic macular and posterior full-thickness retinal holes successfully treated with inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Simultaneous presentation of idiopathic macular and posterior full-thickness retinal holes successfully treated with inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique

Abstract Purpose To report an unusual non-iatrogenic case of central macular and posterior full-thickness retinal holes (FTRHs). Observations A 60-year-old man presented with a progressive visual loss in the right…

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Chronic endophthalmitis from Aquamicrobium lusatiense

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Chronic endophthalmitis from Aquamicrobium lusatiense

Abstract Purpose To report a case of chronic endophthalmitis caused by Aquamicrobium lusatiense following phacoemulsification surgery. Observations A 71 year-old woman was referred for chronic ocular inflammation after cataract surgery….

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Doppelgänger dilemma: Leiomyoma versus uveal melanoma

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Doppelgänger dilemma: Leiomyoma versus uveal melanoma

Abstract Background Ciliary body tumors can remain undetected and achieve large dimensions. Pigmented ciliary body tumors include: melanoma, leiomyoma and melanocytoma, however correct diagnosis may require tissue diagnosis with immunohistochemical…

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Peripheral bright streaks in tuberous sclerosis

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Peripheral bright streaks in tuberous sclerosis

Abstract Purpose To describe the finding of bright hyperautofluorescent streaks in the peripheral retina in tuberous sclerosis. Observations A woman with a pathogenic TSC1 mutation and cutaneous manifestations of tuberous…

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