Primary isolated amyloidosis in the extraocular muscle as a rare cause of ophthalmoplegia: A case report and literature review

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on 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,…

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OCT angiography for the diagnosis and management of choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroideremia

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on 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….

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Malaria-induced ptosis

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Pseudopapilledema in Cockayne syndrome

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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Simultaneous bilateral choroidal neovascularization associated with Staphylococcus aureusinfective endocarditis: A case report

Jul 10, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on 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…

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