Blog

Here you’ll find interesting cases of eye conditions along with news and developments in the ophthalmology world.

Cases are presented as an initial image with history and examination. Health practitioners are encouraged to deduce the condition, before further investigations, diagnosis and management are presented.

We hope you find it as educational, informative and exciting as we do!

Click here to view our newsletter privacy notice.

Newsletter privacy notice

The information provided during signup is used by Eye Specialists Centre to send newsletters using the cloud-based software, Mailchimp. We do not disclose or share your personal data with other third party without your consent, or unless it is required by law. If you have any concerns about your privacy, please do not hesitate to ask.

A localised elevation is present at the left macula. Multiple subtle dot like yellow precipitates are visible within the serous detachment.

Case 6

Author: Michael Chilov     Editor: Adrian Fung

Figure 1. A localised elevation is present at the left macula. Multiple subtle dot like yellow precipitates are visible within the serous detachment.

A 32-year-old man was referred with blurring of his left central vision.

Case history

A 32-year-old male high school teacher was referred by his optometrist with a three-month history of blurred vision in his left eye. The patient had no past ophthalmic history. Past medical history included hayfever for which the patient self medicated with Rhinocort® (budesonide) nasal spray.

Visual acuity was 6/5 in the right eye (OD) and 6/15+ (pinhole 6/12) in the left eye (OS). Refraction measured by the patient’s optometrist was OD +0.75D and OS +1.50/-0.25x 95°. There was a serous retinal detachment involving the left macula (Figure 1). Multiple subtle yellow deposits were noted within this, but there was no haemorrhage or hard exudates. The cup:disc ratio was 0.5 with no disc pit. There were no inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber or vitreous. Peripheral retinal examination and the right fundus were normal. Blood pressure was 118/ 74 mmHg.

Back

Have a question?   Call one of our clinics today.

© 2019-2024 Eye Specialists Centre | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Website design: WebInjection