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1. HHV-1, -2, -3: Managing herpetic nodular anterior scleritis.

Author

Breazzano, Mark P., Durrani, Alia K., and Kim, Stephen J.

Subjects
*HERPESVIRUS diseases, *UVEITIS, *IRIS (Eye), *DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis, *EYE diseases, *EYE examination, *HYPEREMIA, *LYME disease, *SCLERA, *VALACYCLOVIR, *DISEASE complications, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

The article describes the case of an 80-year-old white man taken to the uveitis clinic at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute with a history of intermediate uveitis and positive Lyme titers and then diagnosed with nodular anterior scleritis secondary to varicella zoster virus. Topics mentioned include the presence of structural damage, iris thinning and posterior synechiae, and the use of oral valacyclovir to reduce symptoms and treat inflammation.

Published
2017

2. THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TESTING PUPILS.

Author

Pate, Caroline B.

Subjects
*RETINAL disease diagnosis, *OPTIC nerve, *PUPIL (Eye), *PUPIL diseases, *EYE examination, *INTRAOCULAR pressure, *LIGHTING, *OPHTHALMOLOGY, *REFLEXES, *DIAGNOSIS, *ANATOMY, *PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract

The article asserts that pupillary testing should be a component of every comprehensive ophthalmic examination. Topics include pupillary testing having the potential to reveal serious retinal, neurologic or other eye diseases as well as four components of pupillary testing such as observing the pupil size and swinging flashlight test. Also mentioned are relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) and pupil testing revealing information about autonomic nervous system and anterior visual pathways.

Published
2015

3. ACHROMATOPSIA: UNDERSTANDING THE RARE INHERITED RETINAL DISEASE.

Author

Kay, Christine N.

Subjects
*RETINITIS pigmentosa, *VERTEBRATE photoreceptor cells, *AGE factors in disease, *DIAGNOSTIC errors, *COLOR blindness, *MEDICAL personnel, *GENETIC mutation, *OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, *PEDIATRICS, *VISUAL acuity, *GENETIC testing, *PATIENTS' families, *MEMBRANE transport proteins, *SYMPTOMS, *CHILDREN, *GENETICS, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

The article provides information on achromatopsia, an autosomal recessive disease associated with complete loss of cone cell function resulting in complete loss of color discrimination. Topics include symptoms of achromatopsia, the visual acuity of patients with this inherited retinal disease, and reasons for the lack of therapeutic options for people with achromatopsia.

Published
2018

4. TARGETED THERAPY FOR OCULAR MELANOMA.

Author

Dalton, Michelle and Schefler, Amy C.

Subjects
*MELANOMA diagnosis, *MELANOMA treatment, *OCULAR tumors, *T cells, *DRUG side effects, *FREE radicals, *GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, *IMMUNITY, *IMMUNOGLOBULINS, *INFLAMMATION, *INTRAOCULAR pressure, *MEDICAL lasers, *NECROSIS, *PHOTOSENSITIZERS, *INTRAOCULAR drug administration, *DIAGNOSIS, *TUMOR treatment, *PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the potential of light-activated AU-011, a novel protein capsid-dye conjugate recombinantly derived from the capsid proteins of the papilloma virus, for the primary treatment of ocular melanoma. Topics include the treatment options for people with ocular melanoma, the mechanism of action of AU-011, and the results of a clinical trial on AU-011.

Published
2018

5. ZEROING IN ON THE PRESENCE OF DRY EYE: Dei ning role of topography, tear i lm osmolarity, other tests.

Author

Caceres, Vanessa

Subjects
*TEARS (Body fluid), *CORNEAL topography, *DRY eye syndromes, *VISUAL accommodation, *EYE examination, *REFRACTIVE errors, *OPHTHALMIC surgery, *OSMOLAR concentration, *SYMPTOMS, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

The article discusses the availability of tests for detecting dry eye in patients in line for or who have had corneal refractive surgery as of November 2018. It notes that many practices provide a quick questionnaire to identify candidates for testing. The article also describes five dry-eye tests including tear film analysis, refraction and topography, and wavefront analysis, meibography, and pressure and dilation.

Published
2018

6. Studying the relationship between efficacy of lifitegrast, tear osmolarity: Research also explores dichotomous association with osmolarity responders, nonresponders.

Author

Groves, Nancy

Subjects
*OPHTHALMIC drugs, *ISOQUINOLINE, *TEARS (Body fluid), *DRY eye syndromes, *ITCHING, *STAINS & staining (Microscopy), *VISION disorders, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *OSMOLAR concentration, *SYMPTOMS, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article discusses a 2018 study which shows that lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5% effects a significant decline in all seven symptoms of dry eye disease excluding its signs. Topics covered include the decrease from baseline to 12 weeks in mean tear osmolarity, and different outcomes from data based on osmolarity response criteria. Also note is the unclear trend toward corneal staining and photophobia score improvements.

Published
2018

7. OCT imaging yields better visualization: Technology captures retinal vasculature/function, but users must consider benefits, limits.

Author

Caceres, Vanessa and Fujimoto, James

Subjects
*RETINAL detachment, *RETINAL artery, *BLOOD vessels, *COMPUTED tomography, *OPTICAL coherence tomography, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS
Abstract

The article offers insights from Dr. James Fujimoto, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology on the functionality of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in visualizing retinal vasculature and function. Topics discussed include the use of OCTA in visualizing microvasculature by motion contrast without using dye injection. Also mentioned is using en face Doppler OCT to measure retinal blood flow.

Published
2017

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