{"title":"Clinical insights into the parietal lobe","authors":"Jason St. Peter, O.D","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00018-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00018-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Acquired visual field loss may indicate damage to the optic nerve. However, it can also be the result of insult to the visual fibers as they travel past the orbit and into the brain itself. This paper reviews a case which demonstrates a newly diagnosed visual field loss which is caused by both glaucomatous damage as well as a CVA infarct in the right parietal lobe of the brain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 113-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00018-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468238","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":"Clinical implications of tamoxifen ocular toxicity","authors":"Miriam M Rolf, O.D","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00014-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00014-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Tamoxifen citrate is an anti-estrogen compound that has gained widespread use in breast cancer therapy due to its clinical efficacy and relatively low toxicity. A 48-year-old female being treated for breast cancer developed subtle visual disturbances after receiving 21.9 g of </span>tamoxifen<span><span> over a 3-year period. This case report reviews tamoxifen-induced ocular toxicity, it's proposed etiology of toxicity, the differential diagnosis for crystalline </span>retinopathy, and stresses the need for routine vision care in these patients.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 135-140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00014-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468111","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":"Insights into temporal lobe function and its relationship to the visual system","authors":"Kim E Staiman, O.D","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00012-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00012-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The temporal lobe is involved in numerous functions including language, audition, vision, memory and emotion. This article will discuss the anatomy and function of the temporal lobe as well as the clinical presentation of temporal lobe deficits. Lesions within the temporal lobe may affect one or more of its functions. Optometrists are likely to encounter visual deficits associated with temporal lobe lesions. Understanding the clinical presentation of visual deficits associated with temporal lobe lesions as well as non-visual findings, may aid the practitioner in localization of visual defects to the temporal lobe.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 119-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00012-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468489","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 end in sight: a look at the occipital lobe","authors":"Leon Nehmad, O.D.","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00013-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00013-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The occipital lobe<span><span> is the endpoint of the visual pathway and the part which is most fully concerned with vision. This paper will first describe the anatomy of the occipital lobe including functions of cell types, topographical retinal representation, and vascular supply. A detailed discussion of the clinical manifestations of occipital lobe lesions including patient symptoms, </span>visual field defects, and visual recognition defects will follow. Finally, the evaluation of patients with suspected occipital lobe lesions will be discussed with a case example presented to illustrate the relationship between occipital lobe function and clinical practice.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 125-133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00013-7","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468513","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":"Management of spontaneous hyphema in a patient with sickle cell trait: a case report","authors":"Michael L Demeo, O.D","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00015-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00015-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the African–American population, 8.5% of individuals carry the sickle cell trait<span>. Careful management of spontaneous hyphema<span> in these patients is critical as they are more susceptible to ocular morbidity. The presence of a small layered hyphema is capable of elevating intraocular pressure<span><span> significantly (>30 mmHg), with potentiation of ischemia secondary to the effects of sickle cell trait. The choice of appropriate therapeutic agents and the avoidance of anticoagulatives and ethanol can significantly reduce the degree of glaucomatous </span>optic atrophy and retinal ischemic events. This paper discusses the differential diagnosis and management of an African–American patient with sickle cell trait and a spontaneous small layered hyphema.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 141-145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00015-0","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468164","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":"News and views: Ongoing trials of the National Eye Institute II","authors":"Richard J Madonna, O.D., M.A","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00016-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00016-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>National Eye Institute (NEI) guided trials have a tremendous influence on clinical practice. Ongoing trials in three NEI areas — retinal disease, corneal disease, and lens and cataract — are reviewed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 147-154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00016-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468198","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":"Peripheral retinal breaks and retinal detachment","authors":"Rex Ballinger","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00002-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00002-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>There is a broad assortment of vitreo-retinal abnormalities which can be encountered in the retinal periphery. They can often be challenging to both diagnose and treat. Both the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Optometric<span> Association (AOA) have developed clinical practice guidelines to assist the clinician in the identification and management of vitreo-retinal disease, peripheral retinal breaks and </span></span>retinal detachment<span>. These guidelines summarize the prevailing general opinion of the ophthalmic community regarding the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral retinal disease. This article presents a review of these guidelines along with a discussion of the similarities and differences of each and how they can be interpreted and applied clinically.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 2","pages":"Pages 59-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00002-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56467731","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":"Reversible `fingerprint' cataract secondary to diabetes mellitus","authors":"Bruce A Teitelbaum","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00005-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00005-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transient diabetic cataracts are generally located in the anterior and posterior subcapsular regions of the lens. The following case report describes a reversible diabetic cataract with a `fingerprint' like shape in the anterior adult nucleus. The etiology is unclear but may relate to protein modification and/or osmotic changes in the lens.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 2","pages":"Pages 81-84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00005-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56467843","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":"Ongoing trials of the National Eye Institute","authors":"Richard J Madonna","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00007-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00007-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>National Eye Institute (NEI) guided trials have a tremendous influence on clinical practice. Ongoing trials in two NEI areas — glaucoma; and strabismus, amblyopia and visual processing — are reviewed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 2","pages":"Pages 89-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00007-1","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56468000","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":"Practical hints when fitting tinted contact lenses for vision occlusion","authors":"C.L.K Astin","doi":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00006-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00006-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>In some cases a tinted contact lens is clinically necessary for a patient to obtain occlusion of vision. Indications include intractable diplopia and confusing image distortions resulting from </span>retinal trauma. This paper gives guidelines on contact lens fitting in such cases and describes the difficulties encountered in achieving a balance between adequate occlusion and cosmetic appearance. The importance of patient counselling is emphasised.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":80266,"journal":{"name":"Clinical eye and vision care","volume":"10 2","pages":"Pages 85-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0953-4431(98)00006-X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56467883","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}