Evaluation of Common Visual Disturbances: Flashing Lights, Floaters, and Other Transient Phenomena Claudia U. Richter Flashes of light, floaters, specks, distortions, halos, and discolorations are among the transient visual phenomena…
Evaluation of Dry Eyes Jason S. Rothman Claudia U. Richter A healthy tear film and ocular surface are necessary to help maintain the health and normal function of the eye….
Evaluation of Eye Pain Claudia U. Richter Pain in the eye is most often produced by conditions that do not threaten vision, but discomfort may also result from corneal or…
Evaluation of Impaired Vision James W. Hung Claudia U. Richter Visual impairment compromises both functional status and quality of life. An increase over the past decade in chronic illnesses such…
Evaluation of the Red Eye Nicoletta Fynn-Thompson Claudia U. Richter The red eye is the most common eye problem encountered by the primary care physician. Most cases represent benign, self-limited…
Management of Skin Ulceration Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Skin ulceration can be a troublesome, disabling, and potentially dangerous problem. Cutaneous ulcers commonly encountered in medical practice include leg…
Screening for Open-Angle Glaucoma James W. Hung Claudia U. Richter Open-angle glaucoma is defined as a progressive optic neuropathy with associated visual field loss. Increased intraocular pressure is identified in…
Management of Skin Trauma: Bites and Burns Part 1: Animal and Human Bites Ellie J. C. Goldstein Five million animal bites, leading to 800,000 medical encounters, occur in the United…
Management of Scabies and Pediculosis Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Scabies and pediculosis are two arthropod parasitic skin diseases commonly seen in the primary care setting. Although accurate diagnosis,…
Management of Warts Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Warts result from skin infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). They can be cosmetically bothersome and occasionally a source of pain. Cervical…
