Interpretation of Inner Retinal Disorders 5 NORMAL ANGIOGRAM/SPECTRAL-DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY B-SCAN In order to identify abnormalities, it is always important to remember what normal looks like (Figure 5-1). Figure…
Interpretation of Optic Nerve Head Disorders 7 NORMAL ANGIOGRAM/SPECTRAL-DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY B-SCAN In order to identify abnormalities, it is always important to remember what normal looks like (Figure 7-1)….
Comparison to Fluorescein Angiography 3 ADVANTAGES OF OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY ¤ Noninvasive ¤ Higher resolution ¤ Rapid acquisition time ¤ No intravenous injection; avoids dye-related side effects ¤ Simultaneous viewing of structure and vascular…
Following my previous chapter regarding a relentless mindset to deliver pterygium patients an eye that is cosmetically enhanced (▶ Fig. 14.1) and visually improved, 1,2,3 I shall in this chapter…
In summary, my protocol using the Iceberg surgical technique for pterygium involves a complete excision followed by mitomycin C application, which is then followed by a scaffold graft like amniotic…
Having mastered the art of performing pterygium and pinguecula surgery to a cosmetic outcome with minimal refractive inducement on the cornea leads us to offer premium cataract and laser vision…
Band-Shaped Keratopathy In cases with band-shaped keratopathy (BSK), many patients had come to terms with their irreversibly blind eyes, but suffered from poor cosmetic appearances and hence low self-esteem. Still,…
A pterygium is usually a triangular encroachment of the nasal bulbar conjunctiva onto the cornea and is derived from the Greek word for “little wing.” 1,2,3 It is a degenerative…
Pterygium is a benign, wing-shaped fibrovascular proliferation extending onto the cornea. As of today, there are many approaches to its treatment once it is decided that surgical intervention is required….
An overview of potential patient presentations includes the following: Pterygium as a presenting problem that is primary, isolated, and the sole problem with respect to potential upcoming surgery. Pterygium is…
