Optometry case study: Normal-tension glaucoma
By Tyson Xu, Specsavers Nowra, NSW
History
Px: 82-year-old Caucasian female
Reason for visit: Noticed her RE wasn’t as clear as her LE, even with optical correction from a year...
Clinical imaging: OCT clinical indicators for functional testing – Case #2
With a focus on diagnosis of eye disease, particularly glaucoma, the following clinical images demonstrate the importance of performing appropriate functional testing when it...
Clinical imaging: OCT clinical indicators for functional testing – Case #1
With a focus on diagnosis of eye disease, particularly glaucoma, the following clinical images demonstrate the importance of performing appropriate functional testing when it...
Clinical imaging: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Image supplied by Charlie Wang, Specsavers Springfield, QLD
Presentation & Pathogenesis
Patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) typically present with symptoms of reduced vision accompanied by obvious...
Optometry case study: Multifocal choroiditis with associated CNV
By Ashleigh Wong, Specsavers Belconnen, ACT
History
Px: 45-year-old female
Reason for visit: Central distortion in the RE for 3 days. LE unremarkable.
GH: Unremarkable, contraceptive implant only
POH:...
Clinical photography: Corneal abrasion
Image supplied by Jong Lee, Specsavers Belmont Forum, WA
Presentation
This photograph shows an example of a distinct corneal abrasion. The presentation is fairly common, with patients...
Optometry case study: Efficacy of bandage contact lenses
By Dr Steven Lam, Specsavers Sunbury, VIC
History
Px: 58-year-old male who works in a plant nursery
Reason for visit: The patient’s RE was stabbed by a branch when he...
Clinical photography: Optic nerve head drusen
Image supplied by Andrew Arnell, Specsavers Taylors Lakes, VIC
Presentation
Optic nerve head drusen can be observed upon optic nerve assessment with funduscopy, retinal imaging and OCT....
Optometry case study: Dangers of ignoring the far periphery
By Dr Steven Lam, Specsavers Sunbury, VIC
History
Px: 60-year-old male
Reason for visit: Significantly progressing blur of LE vision over the last two weeks
GH: Nil –...
Dispensing case study: Heights matter beyond the multifocal
By Max Drennan FBDO, Specsavers Tauranga, NZ
Background
A 9-year-old male attended the clinic with his parents. He was wearing a set of Lenticular lenses in a...
