Evaluation of Eye Pain
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Management of Herpes Zoster
Management of Herpes Zoster Herpes zoster (shingles) is a common viral cutaneous eruption that is estimated to affect 300,000 persons a year in the United States. Most cases represent reactivation…
Management of Cutaneous and Genital Herpes Simplex
Management of Cutaneous and Genital Herpes Simplex Herpes simplex virus is a ubiquitous virus that clinically affects humans. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the prototypical infectious agent in…
