OptometryPub Date : 2011-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.optm.2011.04.105
Faheemah Saeed O.D.
{"title":"Nonsimultaneous bilateral nonrhegmatogenous retinal detachments presenting as a complication of panuveitis in the setting of idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome","authors":"Faheemah Saeed O.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.04.105","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.04.105","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome (IOIS), also known as <span><em>orbital pseudotumor</em></span><span><span>, consists of a spectrum of idiopathic, nonneoplastic, noninfectious, space-occupying lesions, without identifiable local or systemic cause. This case demonstrates a unique presentation of IOIS associated with panuveitis and nonsimultaneous bilateral serous nonrhegmatogenous </span>retinal detachments (NRRD).</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A 38-year-old man initially presented with a unilateral uveitis that progressed quite rapidly to a bilateral presentation. A diagnosis of IOIS was made after comprehensive blood work and imaging studies.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>The patient had nonsimultaneous bilateral serous NRRD in the setting of panuveitis and IOIS. Retinal detachment is a rare complication of IOIS that has been reported only twice before. There are no prior reports in the literature of this unique triad of NRRD, panuveitis, and IOIS. The patient responded promptly to aggressive treatment with oral </span>corticosteroids.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>IOIS should be considered in the evaluation and management of patients with NRRD and panuveitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of IOIS with corticosteroids is important to yield good clinical response and significant visual recovery, as demonstrated by this case.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51265,"journal":{"name":"Optometry","volume":"82 12","pages":"Pages 728-738"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.optm.2011.04.105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30130243","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}
OptometryPub Date : 2011-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.optm.2011.09.009
James R. Armstrong CPA, Jodi Permenter CPA
{"title":"The advantages of an incorporated practice","authors":"James R. Armstrong CPA, Jodi Permenter CPA","doi":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51265,"journal":{"name":"Optometry","volume":"82 12","pages":"Pages 768-770"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.optm.2011.09.009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30363679","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}
OptometryPub Date : 2011-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.optm.2011.06.010
Jonathan Shaver O.D.
{"title":"Eyelid arteriovenous malformation treated with embolization leading to a branch retinal artery occlusion","authors":"Jonathan Shaver O.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.06.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optm.2011.06.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Arteriovenous malformations<span><span> (AVMs) are serious vascular abnormalities that rarely affect the eye. However, documented cases of eyelid AVMs have been reported to occur spontaneously or after trauma. Treatment for AVMs, which generally include </span>embolization and resection, can also pose a risk to a patient's life and vision.</span></p></div><div><h3>Case Report</h3><p><span>This report describes a 21-year-old man who experienced multiple branch artery occlusions resulting in severe </span>visual field defects after treatment for an eyelid AVM.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Eyelid AVM is a rare but potentially serious condition that should be considered a differential when a patient presents with a new-onset swollen lid. Physicians and patients must also be aware of potential risks involved in the treatment of this condition, especially if select embolization is to be performed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51265,"journal":{"name":"Optometry","volume":"82 12","pages":"Pages 744-750"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.optm.2011.06.010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30235775","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}