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Cases

Cases provide a review of clinical interpretation in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. The Academy has developed these cases based on real-life scenarios submitted by members. The purpose of these online exercises is to enhance your abilities as a caregiver by applying knowledge in a clinical setting.

  All Cases bear AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM.
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Have an interesting grand rounds case or baffling case study that you'd like to share with other members? Send us your best clinical scenarios for publication on the O.N.E. Network.
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Functional Treatment of 42-Year-Old with Stargardt Disease

This case illustrates the functional treatment of a 42-year-old with Stargardt disease. Attempts at visual rehabilitation should include optical and nonoptical methods, as appropriate, to facilitate patient function.
Date: June 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Failed School Vision Test: 9-Year-Old “Nearly Blind” in Left Eye

This case describes a 9-year-old patient who has failed a school vision screening test and is declared “nearly blind” in the left eye.
Date: June 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Patient Experiencing Blurred Vision with Current Contact Lens

This case describes a healthy 35-year-old man who experiences blurred vision OD with his current contact lens. Examination findings, refraction information, and contact lens evaluation results will be presented.
Date: June 2007
CME: 1 credit
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30-Year-Old Man Experiencing Headaches Past 4 Months

This case describes a 30-year-old male patient who has experienced headaches over the last 4 months. Users will attempt to correctly diagnose the condition from the symptoms and recommend an appropriate treatment.
Date: March 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Lethargic Toddler with Abnormal Findings in ER Retinal Exam

This case describes decreased visual attention in a lethargic, 13-month-old boy with no prior medical history who presented with abnormal findings in an emergency room retinal exam.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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32-Year-Old Woman with 4 Days of Blindness

This case describes a patient who presented with acute visual loss, ophthalmoplegia, and proptosis.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Healthy Infant with Swollen Eyelid Due to Proptosis

This case describes a 4-month-old boy who has developed a swollen left upper and lower eyelid from progressive proptosis but who is otherwise healthy.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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56-Year-Old Man with Sudden Loss of Vision

This case describes the circumstances surrounding the sudden loss of vision in a 56-year-old, left-handed man.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Healthy Girl with Horizontal and Vertical Nystagmus and Esotropia

This case describes a previously healthy 2-year-old girl who has abruptly developed mixed horizontal and vertical nystagmus and esotropia.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Patient Experiencing Decreased Vision and Pain Following LASIK

This case describes a patient who is experiencing decreased vision and pain in the left eye following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Diabetic Hypothyroid Man with Recurrent Diplopia

This case describes a diabetic, hypothyroid male who has developed recurrent diplopia.
Date: December 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Shallow Anterior Chamber Following Glaucoma Filtering Surgery

This case describes a patient with a shallow anterior chamber on postoperative day 1 following uncomplicated glaucoma filtering surgery. A differential diagnosis is presented and the participant is asked to choose his/her diagnosis following the clinical examination slides. Management options and comments for the correct diagnosis are then presented with this patient's final outcome after treatment.
Date: September 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Patient with Bilateral Eye Pain, Photophobia, and Redness

This case describes a patient with bilateral eye pain, photophobia and redness. A simulated clinical examination of the patient is provided as well as a differential diagnosis and diagnostic test results. The participant is given the opportunity to select the correct diagnosis and is then provided with a discussion including management options and considerations for treatment.
Date: September 2005
CME: 1 credit
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Former RK Patient Struck by Tree Branch

A 56-year-old former RK patient struck in the right eye and suffering a progressive decrease in vision over several hours.
Date: September 2005
CME: 1 credit
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