{"title":"Progressive supranuclear palsy","authors":"Becky R. Lowrey , Lyndon Wong","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00055-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00055-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Here we describe the case of a 69-year-old Caucasian male who presented complaining of frequent diplopia<span> (horizontal and vertical), as well as transient blurry vision. The subsequent findings were most consistent with a progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 171-175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00055-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21958695","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":"Pseudomonas keratitis","authors":"William L. Miller","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00047-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00047-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>A case report of a patient with ulcerative keratitis in the left eye is discussed. A large area of </span>ulceration<span> was noted with a central corneal perforation<span>. The ulcer was culture positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Proper management and referral will be discussed in the text.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 181-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00047-3","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21958696","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":"Alport syndrome: a review","authors":"Patricia A McCarthy, Dominick M Maino","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00042-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00042-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Alport syndrome, a </span>hereditary nephritis accompanied by high-tone sensorineural deafness and distinctive ocular signs was first noted in the literature during the early 1900s. This disease is caused by a genetic defect in </span>Type IV collagen<span><span><span> which makes up basement membranes in many body systems. The patient will usually have bilateral anterior </span>lenticonus causing varied </span>refractive errors<span>. You may also note yellow-white to silver flecks within the macular and midperipheral regions of the retina. The treatment of the visual problems is an important but secondary concern due to the seriousness of the systemic disease<span>. Dual sensory loss, however, creates an urgent need for appropriate vision care. Due to the high risk for developmental delay and decreased social integration, early intervention should be considered in the treatment plan. Coping strategies for the patient (and the family) need to be addressed because of the chronicity of this syndrome. The primary care optometrist will be challenged by the individual with Alport syndrome since a balance between oculo-visual, developmental/psycho-educational and systemic care is required. A multi-disciplinary approach by the healthcare management team will enhance the quality of life and positive outcomes for these patients.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 139-150"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(00)00042-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21958690","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":"Differential diagnosis of hereditary pigmentary maculopathies","authors":"Kimberly K Reed","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00042-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00042-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>The hereditary pigmentary macular dystrophies rank among the most challenging diagnostic entities in </span>optometric practice. Patients with these disorders can present with clinical characteristics along a broad spectrum, ranging from normal fundus findings to profound macular changes, with or without reduction in visual function. This paper reviews the key differentiating aspects of this group of disorders, including clinical testing and management strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 3-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00042-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716553","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":"Toxoplasmosis in a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: the need for a good differential diagnosis","authors":"Rebecca S. King","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00046-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00046-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><em>Toxoplasma gondii</em></span><span><span> is an obligate intracellular parasite<span> responsible for toxoplasmosis. Congenital and acquired forms of the disease have now been reported. In </span></span>immunocompromised patients, the disease entity may resemble other diseases. Presented for discussion is an interesting case of acquired toxoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient with several confounding factors necessitating a good differential diagnosis list. Also provided is a comprehensive review of toxoplasmosis diagnosis and management.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 61-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00046-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716557","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":"Stargardt’s macular dystrophy","authors":"Sharokh Kapadia O.D.","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00047-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00047-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Stargardt’s disease is the most common hereditary macular dystrophy with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10</span> <!-->000. The typical patient presents with visual symptoms between the first and third decades of life. This paper will discuss a patient who was diagnosed with Stargardt’s macular dystrophy (SMD) at an older age. The clinical characteristics, functional testing, histopathology, differential diagnosis and recent genetics advances related to SMD will be discussed in this report.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 71-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00047-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716558","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":"The role of submacular surgery in the treatment of choroidal neovascular membranes","authors":"Sasha Penn","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00044-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00044-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growth of choroidal neovascular membranes<span><span> (CNVM) beneath the macula can cause significant disturbances of central vision. Conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS) are the most common etiologies. The Macular </span>Photocoagulation<span> Study group presented data that clearly showed laser photocoagulation to be beneficial in the treatment of CNVM. Poor visual results and a high rate of recurrence have prompted clinicians to seek out alternative treatments. Experiences with CNVM removal utilizing submacular surgical techniques have shown that central visual function may be restored or preserved in POHS, multifocal choroiditis and idiopathic causes. The Submacular Surgery Trials were designed to investigate whether submacular surgery is more effective in retaining central acuity in patients with subfoveal CNVM, than observation alone. The goal of this paper is to review the role of submacular surgery in the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 37-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00044-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716555","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":"Treatment of age-related macular degeneration","authors":"Thomas J.W. Stokkermans","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00043-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00043-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), while rapidly becoming more prevalent due to an aging population, is still poorly understood and treatment modalities are limited. Fortunately, advances are being made in the treatment of AMD that may greatly alter the outcome of this debilitating disease. Treatments for both wet and dry AMD are reviewed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 15-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00043-0","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716554","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":"Update on current surgical management of idiopathic macular holes","authors":"Susie L. Lim, Mark T. Dunbar","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00045-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00045-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Idiopathic macular holes were generally considered an untreatable condition until 1991 when the first papers reported successful closure of macular holes and visual improvement using </span>pars plana vitrectomy<span>, peeling of the cortical vitreous and face-down positioning. Since that time, the original pathogenesis theory has been refined as well as surgical methods and techniques. Currently, macular hole surgery is considered the most successful vitreoretinal surgery, with a greatly improved prognosis for patients. This article will review the general characteristics of macular holes and the clinical trials and outcomes that have led to the latest techniques in idiopathic macular hole surgery.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"12 1","pages":"Pages 51-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00045-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"21716556","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}