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XLII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology (CURSO) – VIRTUAL EDITION Bascom Palmer Eye Institute's XLII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology - Virtual Edition, is designed for practicing ophthalmologists across the globe, to provide maximum emphasis on practical approaches to…

This is congenital retinal dystrophy is caused by a mutation in the retinoschisin (RS1) gene, which encodes for a protein that functions in cellular adhesion. The fundus photo shows a macular stellate pattern caused by schisis or splitting of the retinal layers at the level of the outer plexiform l…

Fundus photo with retinal arteriovenous malformation emanating from the nerve. FA shows filling of the vessels without leakage. MRI is needed to assess for intracranial AVMs.

OCTA demonstrating neovascularization (yellow arrow) growing into the vitreous with widefield imaging.

This patient was diagnosed with genetic testing to have the hereditary vitreoretinopathy, Wegner's Syndrome. The abnormal vitreoretinal interface leads to a focal tractional retinal detachment of the macula. Post-operative photo and OCT show resolution of the detachment after vitrectomy.

VKH A 52-year-old female that presents with blurry vision and eye pain for 2 days. VA OD E at 6' and OS 20/400. AC trace cell. Vit 1+ cell. DFE and OCT showed swollen optic disc and bilateral serous retinal detachments. Most likely diagnosis for bilateral panuveitis with serous retinal detachments …

Vitamin A Deficiency A 73-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for Crohn’s disease and recently diagnosed colon cancer with recent sigmoid colon resection, presented with ten days of blurry vision in both eyes and nyctalopia. Onset of her symptoms was during a hospitalization fo…

Varicella Zoster Virus Retinitis A 59-year-old male with a past medical history of polymyositis on multiple immunosuppressants and a recent episode of shingles treated one month ago, presents to Bascom Palmer with decreased vision and pain in the right eye. Visual acuity was 20/150 in the affected …

In this module, we will look at:




Anterior Uveal Anatomy



Posterior Uveal Anatomy


Uveitis

Fundus photo with central and peripheral retinal atrophy as well and bone spicule RPE changes. This patient also had characteristic hearing loss.

Traumatic Transection of a Lateral Rectus Muscle by a Zygomatic Implant Zygomatic implants can be used to support dental prostheses in patients with inadequate maxillary bone volume. While maxillary sinusitis is the most common reported complication of ZI placement, rarely, intraorbital penetration…

The curvilinear breaks in Bruch’s membrane and found with some mild associated sub-retinal hemorrhage. Infrared image depicts the patterns of rupture.

The traction retinal detachment has taken on a napkin ring configuration.

Toxoplasmosis Necrotizing Retinitis Mimicking Acute Retinal Necrosis A 38-year-old male was referred to Bascom Palmer retina department with a 7-month history of decreased vision in the right eye. Examination revealed hand motions vision, anterior and posterior segment inflammation, and a near tota…

The temporal toxocara lesion led to sub retinal exudation, macular fold and tractional retinal detachment. Surgery was performed with pars plana vitrectomy.

Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome A 73-year-old male with history of myopia presents with 1 day of blurry vision in the right eye after uncomplicated cataract extraction and intraocular lens implant. Patient reports mild irritation without associated pain. Vision at presentation was count fingers wit…

Total Hyphema A 79-year-old female with no history of trauma presents to the Bascom Palmer Emergency room with one day of sudden decreased vision and pain in the right eye. One day prior, the patient underwent argon laser trabeculoplasty in the right eye for treatment of mild primary open angle gla…

Thyroid Eye Disease A 57-year-old woman with PMH of hyperthyroidism presents with eye pain, swelling, and blurry vision worsening for 3 weeks. Exam revealed severe proptosis, exposure keratopathy, orbital congestion, and markedly reduced visual acuity. CT and laboratory were workup consistent with …

Thioridazine Macular Toxicity A 69-year-old male with decreased vision OU referred to BPEI for a 2nd opinion. Originally diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration. Fundal examination revealed extensive chorioretinal atrophy in the macula and the medioretina. After thorough work up, it was…