Clinical Optometry
More than VAs at the VA
Vision Care for Our Veterans You’ve probably heard about the hospitals and clinics run by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) during your optometry school career. Eye clinics at the VA serve veteran military service members in a variety of ways. Beyond routine eye examinations, the VA optometrists diagnose and manage diseases and do pre- …
Computer Vision Syndrome: An Overview
Put Down the Devices, Prevent Eye Strain As I spend extended amounts of time on my computer, my eyes are aching and burning. My phone feels so bright and my eyes are straining after looking for a long time. Over the past few decades, there have been numerous advancements in personal electronics. However, these advances …
Dry Eye – Drug Chart
Dry eye is constantly in the news and the way we treat it is always changing. We wanted to give you something that would help keep track of some of the prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, and artificial tears that you will commonly see in practice. We have broken it down into three main …
Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Quick Boards Review: Hepatolenticular Degeneration Wilson’s Disease, also known as Hepatolenticular Degeneration, is a rare, autosomal recessive mutation in the ATP7B gene.1 This mutation causes a decrease in serum ceruloplasmin which is an important chaperone protein that aids in removing copper in the body.2 This is detrimental because when copper is not removed from the body, it …
Ptroublesome Ptosis
Ptroublesome Ptosis That ptroublesome ptosis: A patient presents with a new “droopy” lid. So, brilliant optometrist: What are you going to do about it? Ptosis is an abnormally low position of the upper eyelid. It is more common in older patients due to a gradual loss of function of the muscles working to hold the eyelids up. However, …
Retinoblastoma found in Pediatric Eye Exam
Age/Sex/Race 2 year old Caucasian female Chief Complaint “My granddaughter’s pediatrician thinks her eyes aren’t working together and wants her checked for a lazy eye. It only happens sometimes in the left eye.” Medical History / Ocular History / Family History Unremarkable Medications None NKDA Diagnosis and initial plan of action I thought it might …
I’ve had Blurry Vision Since I Got Off the Ventilator
Age/Sex/Race 38 yo Caucasian Female Chief Complaint “I can’t see very well since I got off the ventilator. On my first day off of the ventilator, I saw complete black. Now, I’m able to make out outlines of big signs.” Duration – since February Location – OU (OD > OS) Context – constant Wears glasses …
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