Rickettsial neuroretinitis: A report of 2 cases
Abstract Purpose The authors present two cases of neuroretinitis caused by Rickettsia rickettsii infection. Observations Case 1 is a 24-year-old male who presented with 2 months of vision loss. Case…
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Partial corneal recovery following selective trabeculoplasty-induced keratopathy: Longitudinal analysis through scheimpflug imaging
Abstract Purpose To report an uncommon case of hyperopic shift and corneal haze, flattening and thinning following a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and provide longitudinal clinical data…
Massive spontaneous subconjunctival hemorrhage in a patient on therapeutic warfarin: A case report
Abstract Purpose To describe a case of massive spontaneous subconjunctival hemorrhage in a patient taking warfarin with a therapeutic international normalized ratio (INR). Observations Massive circumferential hemorrhagic chemosis, extensive periorbital…
Primary isolated amyloidosis in the extraocular muscle as a rare cause of ophthalmoplegia: A case report and literature review
Abstract Purpose To report a case of external ophthalmoplegia due to an uncommon form of amyloidosis exclusively affecting the lateral rectus muscle, and to discuss the clinical manifestation, diagnostic challenges,…
OCT angiography for the diagnosis and management of choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroideremia
Abstract Purpose To describe the multimodal imaging findings and treatment outcomes in choroidal neovascularization secondary to Choroideremia. Observations A 13-year-old male presented with reduced visual acuity in the left eye….
Penetrating keratoplasty using collagen crosslinked donor tissue: A case report
Abstract Purpose In patients with corneal melt, pretreatment crosslinking (CXL) of donor tissue prior to placement of Boston keratoprosthesis (K-Pro I) decreases graft failure. We report a case of corneal…
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…
