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What is Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)? Giant cell arteritis is a condition that can cause vision loss, new persistent headaches, scalp tenderness, and jaw pain with chewing. It is due to inflammation of blood vessels primarily of the head and neck. GCA is sometimes called “temporal arteritis,” as it frequently...
We report a case of ophthalmic artery occlusion (OAO) in a young patient withCOVID-19 infection that was on therapeutic anticoagulation with apixaban fordeep venous thrombosis (DVT). A 48-year-old man with obesity was hospitalized with a severe form of COVID-19 infection, complicated with acute respiratory failure, septic shock, dilated cardio-myopathy and...
EYE SAFETY For your safety we are following all strict hygiene and disinfection guidelines as proposed by the CDC. Wearing masks and limiting close physical contact is the key to reduce spread of the virus We are currently seeing patients in our office and also providing virtual telehealth visits for...
ATTENTION: COVID-19 UPDATE! As healthcare providers, we have a responsibility to prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff. With the best interest of the community in mind, we are taking all Covid-19 precautions in our office and are now OPEN for seeing patients. We request you to bring no...
WHAT IS THYROID EYE DISEASE? GRAVES’ ORBITOPATHY People with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands) may experience changes around their eyes. The most common abnormalities are prominent eyes, a staring expression, dry eyes and infrequent blinking. What are the causes? Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which there is overproduction of thyroid hormones....
Medications that are known to precipitate Pseudotumor CEREBRI (PTC) and should be AVOIDED: 1. Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline (usually prescribed for treatment of Acne and Rosacea) 2. Vitamin A and related compounds: a. Excess Vitamin A intake (pills, liver, isotretinoin) b. Retinoic acid (ATRA used in Acne crèmes, treatment of acute...
What is Sleep Apnea? Eyes and Sleep Apnea. Any relation? Sleep apnea is a disease characterized by recurrent complete or partial upper airway obstructions during sleep. It is more common in overweight men and 12 million adults in the US suffer from sleep apnea. What are its (a) Symptoms and...
Medications to AVOID in Acute NON ARTERITIC ISCHEMIC OPTIC NEUROPATHY (NAION), especially in predisposed patients 1. All ED (Erectile dysfunction) medications (PDE5 inhibitors) 2. Cough and Cold medications containing Pseudoephedrine and medications containing phenylephrine Predisposed patients: Those with a small or a ‘tight’ optic cup of the optic nerve head,...
Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) is a very common and frequently an early presentation of Multiple sclerosis. About 25% of MS patients first present with Optic neuritis. Typically there is sudden blurriness or loss of vision in the affected eye with pain or discomfort exaggerated on eye movements....