Teprotumumab for the treatment of mild compressive optic neuropathy in thyroid eye disease: A report of two cases

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Teprotumumab for the treatment of mild compressive optic neuropathy in thyroid eye disease: A report of two cases

Abstract Purpose To report two cases of thyroid eye disease (TED) associated compressive optic neuropathy (CON) that resolved after treatment with teprotumumab. Observation Two patients presented with active TED resulting…

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Partial descemetorhexis for delayed Descemet membrane detachment following penetrating keratoplasty, suggestion of a pathomechanism

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Partial descemetorhexis for delayed Descemet membrane detachment following penetrating keratoplasty, suggestion of a pathomechanism

Abstract Purpose to report a case of delayed Descemet membrane detachment (DMD) 45 years after penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus and its management with a partial descemetorhexis after failed air/gas…

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Focal choroidal excavation disappearing after successful treatment of type 2 choroidal neovascularization with intravitreal aflibercept

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Focal choroidal excavation disappearing after successful treatment of type 2 choroidal neovascularization with intravitreal aflibercept

Abstract Purpose To report a case with focal choroidal excavation (FCE) accompanied by type 2 choroidal neovascularization (CNV), in which the CNV was successfully treated with intravitreal aflibercept, after which…

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Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma – A rare infiltrative disease of the orbit and eyelid

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Adult-onset asthma and periocular xanthogranuloma – A rare infiltrative disease of the orbit and eyelid

Abstract Purpose To present a case of adult onset asthma with periocular xanthogranuloma (AAPOX), and discuss existing literature on adult orbital xanthogranulomatous diseases (AOXGDs) and their treatment. Observations A 63…

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Disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser or DIEYAG. A retrospective case series of Post-LASIK patients

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser or DIEYAG. A retrospective case series of Post-LASIK patients

Abstract Purpose To describe in detail the technique used and results of disruption of ingrown epithelium via Nd:YAG laser (DIEYAG) after LASIK treatment and enhancement. Observations Epithelial ingrowth following laser…

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