5. Optic Neuritis (Dr. Andrew Lee)

05/31/23 • 23 min

When a patient presents to you and you’re concerned about the diagnosis of optic neuritis, it can sometimes feel a bit tricky. On the one hand, the patient’s vision can be quite poor and the systemic implications of such a diagnosis can be quite significant; on the other hand, the teaching for some time has not been so definitive on what, if anything, we should do in the short-term. So what does the current evidence show? What is role for steroids? How urgent is an MRI? How essential is an accurate diagnosis? Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Lee joins the podcast.
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4. The Chalazion (Dr. Ric Caesar)

A chalazion is typically quite easy to diagnose, and for the most part, we know that it will resolve, either on its own, or with a fairly simple surgery. But for as common as a chalazion is, there isn’t necessarily a uniformly agreed upon approach to this condition. How long does it typically take before one resolves on its own? When is it reasonable to offer surgery? Is it better to wait until the eyelid is less inflamed, or is it OK to proceed with treatment fairly soon if the patient wants it dealt with right away? And while chalazion excision is considered one of the ‘simpler’ surgical techniques in ophthalmology, is that really the case?
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6. The White Cataract (Dr. Brian Kim)

Even for the more experienced surgeon, a white cataract likely raises their adrenaline level just a tiny bit. Perhaps the biggest concern is – what if I start operating, and I get the dreaded Argentinian flag sign? Or less dramatic, what if the rhexis starts running out and the case becomes more complicated than expected? The reality is, white cataracts can be tough. But are there certain ways to predict when a white cataract might be more complex? What are some effective techniques that can help us maneuver a challenging capsulorhrexis that seems to want to run out to the zonules? Dr. Brian Kim joins the podcast to share pearls on operating on white cataracts.
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