Management of Glaucoma
Management of Glaucoma Laura C. Fine Claudia U. Richter Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy characterized by acquired atrophy of the optic nerve and loss of retinal ganglion cells…
CRITICAL CARE
Management of the Patient with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Management of the Patient with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tina Scheufele Cleary Claudia U. Richter Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of vision loss in the elderly, affecting an…
Evaluation of Watery Eyes
Evaluation of Watery Eyes Mark P. Hatton Claudia U. Richter The presence of watery eyes reflects an increased production of tears or a decreased ability to drain them. Patients complain…
Evaluation of Exophthalmos
Evaluation of Exophthalmos Mark P. Hatton Claudia U. Richter Exophthalmos is defined as protrusion or proptosis of the eye. It may be a variation of normal physiognomy or a sign…
Evaluation of Common Visual Disturbances: Flashing Lights, Floaters, and Other Transient Phenomena
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
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
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…
