Retinopathy of Prematurity
1. What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative retinal disease that affects infants born prematurely. It has two phases. In the acute phase, normal vascular…
1. What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative retinal disease that affects infants born prematurely. It has two phases. In the acute phase, normal vascular…
1. What is age-related macular degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of significant, irreversible central visual loss in the Western world. It is characterized by age-dependent alterations…
1. Describe the clinical features of chloroquine retinopathy. Patients are usually asymptomatic but some may experience difficulties with reading due to paracentral scotomas or metamorphopsia. Because the initial retinal changes…
1. What clues are helpful in determining whether an eyelid lesion is benign or malignant? The size, location, age of onset, rate of growth, and presence of bleeding or ulceration;…
Acknowledgment The authors recognize Madhura Tamhankar, MD, for her contributions to the previous edition of this chapter. 1. What is inflammation? The concept of inflammation is ancient and was used…
1. What is thyroid eye disease? Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the orbits that occurs most often in patients with a systemic thyroid imbalance. Chronic…