Clinical Quandaries
Advice on how to handle tricky clinical dilemmas, especially involving comanagement with ophthalmology or another specialty. Edited by Paul C. Ajamian, OD
Shingle Repair
Chronic, debilitating pain following herpes zoster must be managed promptly.
01/15/2022
Keep it PG
These growths, seen in both children and adults, are often easily managed.
12/15/2021
Out of Orbit
Prolapse of fat can disturb patients but may not be harmful.
11/15/2021
Prescribing for Two
Be aware of the factors at play for pregnant diabetic women.
10/15/2021
Up in Flames
Appropriate but aggressive therapy can make the difference.
09/15/2021
Damn the Torpedos
This maculopathy often poses no threat, but keep an eye on it.
08/15/2021
Don't Blow Your Top
Confrontation fields may be the only clue to this disorder.
07/15/2021
Burn, Baby, Burn
It is essential to determine the nature of a chemical injury when faced with this ocular emergency.
06/15/2021
Blindsided
A thorough, dilated examination of the retina is necessary to diagnose retinitis pigmentosa.
05/15/2021
Pass the Salt
Guide patients through the initial healing window of RCE and future episodes may be minimized.
04/15/2021
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