October 2024

Highlights From ARDS 2024

This year’s event included lectures on geographic atrophy, ocular oncology, and myopic traction maculopathy.

Jason C. Fan, MD, PhD

The Modern Management of Challenging Macular Holes

New surgical tools and techniques are changing how we approach large and myopic macular holes.

Omar M. Moinuddin, MD, and Tamer H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD

Infective Endocarditis Detected in Retinal Examination

Ocular findings led to the diagnosis of a rare but potentially fatal infection in the heart.

Makena Parker, MPHYS, BA; Sarah Syeda, MD; and Mathew W. MacCumber, MD, PhD

Tissue Glue-Assisted Plaque Radiotherapy for Uveal Melanoma

A potentially safer approach for eyes with a thin sclera.

Robert J. Medina, BA; Madison M. Woods, BA; Rolika Bansal, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Bullet Proof: A Case of Chorioretinitis Sclopetaria

Impact from a high-velocity object can lead to this rare condition.

Inês Cerdeira Ludovico, MD; Patrícia Silva, MD; Afonso Murta, MD; Catarina Barão, MD; Carlos Batalha, MD; and Arnaldo Santos, PhD

Understanding the ROP Epidemic in Africa

First-ever retinopathy of prematurity data from Uganda indicate that the disease remains largely undiagnosed, with significant barriers to screening and treatment.

Catherine Manthorp, BA, Senior Editor

Using a Mobile Fundus Camera to Evaluate Schematic Eyes

Our study suggests this method of imaging the retina is safe and effective.

Supaporn Tengtrisorn, MD; Somyot Chirasatitsin, PhD; Prawit Kaeonarong, BEng; Duangrat Gansawat, PhD; Sitthichok Chaichulee, DPHIL; and Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, MD, PhD

Ocular Blackout: A Harbinger of Sickle Crisis

This patient presented with a rare complication of sickle cell disease.

Sidra Zafar, MD

Problem Solvers Unite

Allen C. Ho, MD, and Robert L. Avery, MD

Combining the PRC and IntRIS: A Powerhouse of Education

The 10th Annual Pacific Retina Club and International Retinal Imaging Society Symposium had something for everyone.

Alessandro Feo, MD, and Ahmad Santina, MD

Surgical Considerations for Optic Pit Maculopathy

A review of the various surgical techniques to address this rare disorder.

Luke Mavrofrides, and Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS

Advice From the OR: RD and PVR

These tips and tricks can help you better manage patients who return with postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Linnet Rodriguez, MD; Jordan D. Deaner, MD; Sonia Mehta, MD; and Jason Hsu, MD

Vitreous Dysfunction: A Focus on Patient Selection

These cases highlight the importance of active listening and proper classification and treatment when managing patients with visually significant vitreous opacities.

Peter Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS

Material Matters: Managing Foreign Bodies

Experts discuss the various surgical steps for removing wood and glass IOFBs.

Haemoglobin Parida, MBBS, MS, and Juan Carlos Gutierrez Hernandez, MD

Head Positioning after RD Surgery: A Review

Optimal duration and type of head positioning are debated, despite ongoing research.

Tianyi Wang, BA; Molly Baumhauer, BS; Sonia Parveen; and Nita Valikodath, MD, MS

Know Your E/M Coding in Retina

Medical decision making is usually the determining factor.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR