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Case of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis

HomeNeuro-Ophthalmology / Efferent Disorders

Title: Case of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Author:  Kandon Kamae, MD
Date:  06/22/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Ice test; Masthenia gravis; Horizontal diplopia; Ptosis; Fluctuating exam; Thymoma Thyroid eye disease; Tensilon test; Myasthenia antibody testing
Diagnosis: Masthenia gravis
Brief Description: This is a case presentation of an elderly diabetic male who presented with sudden onset of unilateral ptosis and fluctuating horizontal diplopia. A differential diagnosis is given and an ice test was performed and is shown. Myasthenia gravis diagnostic features and testing are discussed in detail as are the pathophysiology, clinical course, and treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_16019
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Suturing IOL’s

HomeLens and CataractSurgery for Cataract

Title:  Suturing Intraocular Lenses (IOL’s)
Author:  Sonya Dhar, MD
Date:  06/29/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract; Cataract surgery; ; Intraocular Lens; IOL; Sutured IOL; Iris sutured IOL; Scleral; sutured IOL
Diagnosis: None
Brief Description: 
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_16006
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Intraocular Tumors

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Title:  Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Intraocular Tumors: Introduction to PDT & Current Perspective on Chorodial Metastatic Disease
Author:  Daniel Churgin
Date:  07/20/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Photodynamic therapy; PDT; Intraocular tumor; TAP study
Diagnosis: None
Brief Description: This is a clinical review of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in ophthalmology and a discussion of its use in treating intraocular tumors.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15996
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Chemokine-mediated Mechanisms of Antigen-presenting Cell Trafficking in Dry Eye Disease

HomeExternal Disease and CorneaClinical Approach to Ocular Surface Disorders

Title:  Chemokine-Mediated Mechanisms of Antigen-Presenting Cell Trafficking in Dry Eye Disease
Author:  Shilpa Kodati, MD
Date:  07/20/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Dry eye disease; Cytokines; Inflammation; Antigen presenting cells; CD11b+ cells; T-cells
Diagnosis: Dry Eye Disease
Brief Description: This is a research presentation discussing the role of inflammation in dry eye disease. The study includes analysis of chemokines, T-cell activation and migration, and antigen presenting cell activity.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15992
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Variable Nystagmus and the Episodic Ataxias

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Title: Variable Nystagmus and the Episodic Ataxias
Author: Lukas Clark, MD
Date: 07/27/2011
Keywords / Main Subjects: Ataxia; Familial Hemiplegic migraine 1; Nystagmus; Esotropia; Cerebellar dysfunction; Autosomal dominant; Neuromyotonia episodic ataxia 1; Episodic ataxia 2; Spinocerebellar ataxia 6
Diagnosis: Episodic Ataxia
Brief Description: This is a case report of an elderly male who presents with esotropia and ataxia, which runs in the family and a variable nystagmus. The diagnosis of episodic ataxias are discussed including the types of episodic ataxias, the diagnosis, genetics, and clinical course are included.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15976
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Ocular Trauma a Case Presentation

HomeOrbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal SystemOrbital Trauma

Title:  Ocular Trauma: A Case Presentation
Author:  David Phillips, MSIV
Date:  07/27/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Open globe; Trauma; Orbital fractures; Trauma management; BETTS terminology; Ocular trauma score; Charles Bonnet Syndrome;
Secondary CORE Category: External Disease and Cornea / Clinical Aspects of Toxic and Traumatic Injuries of the Anterior Segment / Perforating Trauma
Diagnosis: Open globe
Brief Description: This is a presentation of a case of a middle aged male presenting with open globe and orbital fractures after severe facial trauma. A discussion of the signs and symptoms of open globe and the management of open globe is undertaken. Specific classification of ocular trauma is given. The BETTS terminology and ocular trauma score are discussed.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15968
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Ocular Manifestations of Sarcoidosis

HomeNeuro-OphthalmologySystemic Conditions with Neuro-ophthalmic Signs

Title:  Ocular Manifestations of Sarcoidosis
Author:  Joseph Armenia. MSIV
Date:  08/10/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Sarcoidosis, Diplopia, Optic disc edema, Oscillopsia, Anterior uveitis, Masquerade syndrome, Posterior uveitis    Intermediate uveitis, Sarcoidosis,
Secondary CORE Category: Orbit Eyelids and Lacrimal System / Orbital Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders / Noninfectious Inflammation
Additional CORE Category: Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis / Noninfectious Autoimmune Uveitis / Panuveitis
Diagnosis: Sarcoidosis
Brief Description: This is a case presentation of a middle aged female who presented with diplopia, oscillopsia, blurred vision, and dim outs with upgaze as well as systemic findings of numbness. Optic disc edema was identified on exam. Sarcoidosis was diagnosed via biopsy. A discussion of ocular sarcoidosis is given.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15874
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Silicone IOL Calcification in Eyes with Asteroid Hyalosis

HomeLens and CataractComplications of Cataract Surgery

Title:  Silicone IOL Calcification in Eyes with Asteroid Hyalosis
Author:  Jack Stringham, MSIV
Date:  08/17/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Silicone IOL; Asteroid hyalosis; IOL calcification; Hydrophilic acrylic IOLs
Diagnosis: IOL calcification
Brief Description: This is a research report of the pathology of silicone IOLs found to have calcifications and correlates calcification with presence or absence of asteroid hyalosis in the affected eye. A comparison is also undertaken between calcification of silicone and hydrophobic acrylic IOLs.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15864
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Ocular Neuromyotonia

HomeNeuro-OphthalmologyEvaluation of Diplopia

Title:  Ocular Neuromyotonia
Author:  Grant Morshedi, MD
Date:  08/17/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Ocular neuromyotonia; Vertical diplopia; Pituitary adenoma; Ptosis; Aberrant regeneration
Diagnosis: Oculomotor neuromyotonia
Brief Description: This is a video presenting the case of an elderly male with intermittent spastic eye motion defects. A differential and description of oculomotor neuromyotonia is given.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15861
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28 Year Old Woman with New-Onset Vision Loss

HomeRetina and VitreousFocal and Diffuse Choroidal and Retinal Inflammation

Title:  28 Year Old Woman with New-Onset Vision Loss
Author:  Pete Hannon
Date:  08/17/2011
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cecocentral scotoma; Optic nerve edema; Quantiferon gold; Neuroretinitis; Tuberculosis; TB neuroretinitis; Macular star
Secondary CORE Category: Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis / Infectious Uveitis / Bacterial Uveitis
Diagnosis: Tuberculosis neuroretinitis
Brief Description: This is a case presentation of a young woman who presented with decreased vision OU and optic nerve edema and cecocentral scotoma and a macular star.   A differential diagnosis of optic disc edema and cecocentral scotoma and a macular star. A differential diagnosis of optic disc edema with macular star (neuroretinitis) is presented. Neuroretinitis is discussed in detail. A discussion of important laboratory studies to diagnose the etiology of her neuroretinitis is presented. This patient was found to have tuberculosis with neuroretinitis and this diagnosis is discussed in detail as well as management and clinical course are discussed.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_15852
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