Malaria-induced ptosis
Abstract Purpose This study reports two cases of malaria-induced ptosis with surgical resolution. Observations Case 1 is a 27-year-old female with a past medical history of bilateral ptosis following childhood…
Pseudopapilledema in Cockayne syndrome
Abstract Purpose This report describes pseudopapilledema in two siblings with Cockayne syndrome and examines a structural mechanism for its development. Observations Two siblings with genetically documented Cockayne syndrome, enophthalmos, and…
Atypical unilateral multifocal choroiditis in a COVID-19 positive patient
Abstract Purpose To present a case of an atypical unilateral multifocal choroiditis that occurred in temporal association to an acute covid-19 infection. Method A 23-year-old highly myopic man presented with…
Simultaneous bilateral choroidal neovascularization associated with Staphylococcus aureusinfective endocarditis: A case report
Abstract Purpose To report a case of simultaneous bilateral choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis. Observations A 35-year-old man presented with acute visual impairment 14 days after…
Case of peripheral fibrovascular proliferative retinopathy associated with morning glory disc anomaly
Abstract It is known that the retinal detachments (RDs) associated with a morning glory disc anomaly (MGDA) usually appear from around the disc anomaly and complications by peripheral fibrovascular proliferation…
Sterile subconjunctival abscess in an HLA-B51-positive patient with ulcerative colitis
Abstract Purpose To report a rare case of aseptic abscess presenting as a subconjunctival abscess in an HLA-B51-positive patient with ulcerative colitis. Observations A 25-year-old, male, Japanese patient with ulcerative…
Nocardiakeratitis mimicking superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and herpes simplex virus
Abstract Purpose Nocardia keratitis is a rare type of infectious keratitis and may mimic other corneal diseases and lead to delay in diagnosis. This case illustrates how Nocardia often escapes…
Corneal injury secondary to silver nitrate stick mistaken for cotton bud
Abstract Purpose This case report highlights the potential for error when removing corneal foreign bodies in a shared speciality area in Accident and Emergency (A&E). Observations This case presents the…
Increased incidence of chalazion associated with face mask wear during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Purpose To determine whether the incidence of chalazion increased significantly in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County following the widespread adoption of face mask wear in…
Rate of Falls, Fear of Falling, and Avoidance of Activities At-Risk for Falls in Older Adults With Glaucoma
Purpose To determine the relationship between glaucoma severity and rate of falls, fear of falling, and avoidance of activities at-risk for falls. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Patients with glaucoma (n = 138)…
