Urgent Care
How to manage ocular emergencies in the optometric office. By Richard Mangan, OD
Bullae or Bust
Here’s what’s on the differential for unilateral corneal edema in a white and quiet eye.
05/15/2022
Variations on a Theme
Two patients presented with vitreous hemorrhages but under very different circumstances.
03/15/2022
Not the Usual Suspect
Unilateral proptosis, pain and decreased vision led to an uncommon diagnosis.
01/15/2022
Safety First
An open globe can cause vision loss and intraocular infection, but preventing these injuries is completely possible when the proper precautions are taken.
11/15/2021
Tread Lightly
A traumatic tire explosion in a patient’s place of work was to blame for hundreds of corneal foreign bodies.
09/15/2021
Black and Blue and Red All Over
This rare subconjunctival hemorrhage formation required a tailored approach to stop the bleeding.
07/15/2021
From Dislocation to Restoration
This patient had to undergo IOL replacement surgery to finally achieve satisfactory vision.
05/15/2021
Fish Out of Water
A patient presenting with a unique-looking floater needed our help to figure out how to proceed.
03/15/2021
When the Pressure’s On
Elevated IOP is bad. Combine it with a rise in ICP, and you’ve got a potential emergency on your hands.
01/15/2021
Straight to the Point
Ocular trauma must be managed quickly, or else surgical intervention may be deemed necessary.
11/15/2020
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