A case of living leech in nasal cavity
Abstract This paper presents a case of a patient with a 3-month history of recurrent right-sided epistaxis with heavy bleeding for 4-days. Leech infestation in the nasal cavity was found…
Hypopharyngeal toothpick-induced granuloma mimicking a pyriform sinus malignancy
Abstract Adult foreign body ingestion is a common event. Here we present a case of toothpick ingestion resulting in a granulomatous reaction mimicking a pyriform sinus malignancy. A 55-year-old male…
Late perilymphatic fistula with pneumolabyrinthitis in a patient with previous stapedotomy and obstructive sleep apnea: A case report
Abstract Background Concerns with barotrauma after otologic surgery are well-established, but rarely is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) considered despite evidenced impacts on middle ear…
Horizontal impaction of fish bone in thoracic esophagus – A rare clinical entity
Abstract Esophageal impaction of fish bone caused by accidental swallowing in adults is a challenging emergency by itself. When the fish bone is impacted horizontally at the level of thoracic…
Visual Performance Evaluation
The search for the association between visual abilities and sports performance has a long and rich history. Many researchers and clinicians have sought to reveal the vision skills that correlate…
Sports Vision Training
Acknowledgment The author recognizes and acknowledges the influence of Drs. Bradley Coffey and Alan W. Reichow for much of the information contained in this chapter. There is significant interest in…
Management of Sport-Related Ocular Injuries and Concussion
Many reports have been published regarding the incidence of eye injuries occurring during sports and recreational activities. A retrospective analysis of data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) utilizing…
Sports Vision Practice Development
Successful practices that provide sports vision services share some common approaches and experiences. First, the eye care professionals have a passion for helping athletes to see their sport better. Second,…
Prescribing for the Athlete
The eye care practitioner is in a unique position to provide expert consultative services to athletes regarding vision correction and the potential uses and benefits of ophthalmic products. The practitioner…
Sports Vision Screening and Report Strategies
Sports vision practitioners have many opportunities to be involved with vision services for a sports team. A high percentage of professional and division I college and university sports teams in…
