{"title":"Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia and the Eye: A case report and review","authors":"M. Bhavsar, Jose A. Cercone, C. Chiu","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1786","url":null,"abstract":"Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare, malignant lymphoproliferative B-cell disorder causing an excessive buildup of monoclonal protein. WM is associated with excessive buildup of IgM, which can cause blood hyperviscosity and damage many organ systems. This case report describes a patient who was followed annually but rapidly developed posterior pole and significant midperipheral hemorrhages secondary to a hyperviscosity condition of the retina. Management of this condition is dependent on macular involvement and must be co-managed with an oncologist.","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121848287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Eng Vol 83 No 3","authors":"Ralph B. Chou","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i3.4359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i3.4359","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130367329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hemorrhagic stroke: a diagnosis guided by visual field findings","authors":"N. Riese, Melissa Bailey","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1354","url":null,"abstract":"This case report outlines a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke who presented to the eye clinic with visual field loss, which the patient interpreted as blur, and a severe headache. The visual field loss consisted of an incomplete homonymous hemianopsia with an absolute superior defect, which corresponds well to the right sided temporal lobe hemorrhage found on head computed tomography (CT) scan. This case highlights the importance of all eye care providers recognizing stroke symptoms and understanding referral timelines and protocols as well as the high predictive value of visual fields.","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128209573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Méthodes de réduction ou d’élimination des risques associés aux tests de la vue en Alberta","authors":"A. Anderson, Gordon Hensel","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i3.4357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i3.4357","url":null,"abstract":" \u0000La réalisation de ce rapport de recherche a été motivée par deux rapports de cas indépendants portant sur des personnes vivant en Alberta, au Canada, qui ont subi une perte de vision permanente en raison de normes de pratique inadéquates entourant les tests de la vue. Les tests de la vue sont habituellement effectués par des opticiens indépendamment des examens oculovisuels complets. Une description des deux rapports de cas et une discussion sur les risques associés aux tests de la vue fournissent des données probantes liées au danger danger pour la santé publique que présentent ces tests. Afin d’étudier les méthodes possibles de réduction ou d’élimination des risques liés aux tests de la vue en Alberta, nous avons effectué une recension des lois et des normes de pratique régissant les tests de la vue au Canada, aux États-Unis, en Nouvelle-Zélande et au Royaume-Uni. Notre recension indique que l’interdiction pure et simple d’effectuer des tests de la vue en Alberta serait le meilleur moyen de protéger l’intérêt public et de réduire les cas évitables de perte de vision. Comme on le constate dans d’autres provinces canadiennes, d’autres approches pour réduire les risques associés aux tests de la vue comprennent 1) l’élaboration et l’application de restrictions concernant l’exécution des tests de la vue et 2) l’élaboration de scénarios clairement définis dans lesquels les opticiens collaborent avec les prescripteurs autorisés pour effectuer des tests de la vue en toute sécurité.","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"151 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133166502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Approaches to Reduce or Eliminate the Risks of Sight Tests in Alberta","authors":"Alyssa Erin Anderson, Gordon Hensel","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i3.1710","url":null,"abstract":"This research report is motivated by two independent case reports featuring individuals living in Alberta, Canada who experienced permanent vision loss as a result of inadequate standards of practice surrounding sight tests. Sight tests are usually performed by opticians and are conducted independently of a comprehensive eye exam. A description of the two case reports in addition to a discussion of the potential dangers of sight tests provide evidence of the public health risks associated with sight tests. To investigate potential approaches to reduce or eliminate the risks of sight tests in Alberta, we conducted a jurisdictional review examining the laws and standards of practice governing sight tests in Canada, the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Based on the jurisdictional review, the outright prohibition of sight tests in Alberta may be the best approach to protect the public interest and reduce cases of avoidable vision loss. As seen in other Canadian provinces, alternative approaches to reduce the risk of sight tests may involve 1) developing and enforcing restrictions around the performance of sight tests or 2) developing clearly defined scenarios in which opticians can collaborate with authorized prescribers to deliver safe sight tests.","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130451183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Eng-Fra Vol 83 No 2","authors":"Ralph B. Chou","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i2.4024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i2.4024","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127403178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Secondary to Ocular Trauma in a Young Patient","authors":"A. Ahmed","doi":"10.15353/CJO.V83I1.740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/CJO.V83I1.740","url":null,"abstract":"Central retinal vein occlusions (CRVO) occurring in young patients or due to a traumatic etiology is uncommon. This paper outlines the case of a 33-year-old Asian male who presented with a chief complaint of blurry peripheral vision and photophobia in his left eye, one week after sustaining blunt ocular trauma. He was diagnosed with a traumatic CRVO based on history and exam findings.","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129022086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Eng Vol 83 No 1","authors":"Langis Michaud","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i1.3599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i1.3599","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133423232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Fra Vol 83 No 1","authors":"L. Michaud","doi":"10.15353/cjo.v83i1.3583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v83i1.3583","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":417889,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Optometry","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124493198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}