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Optic nerve drusen
These are hyaline bodies which can calcify at the optic nerve head, and are seen during slit lamp fundus biomicroscopy. A particular characteristic is autofluorescence of the drusen – seen above – using the correct filters, there is no need for any fluorescent molecules to help identify them. Some patients with optic disc drusen may […]
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PHPV – Calcified subluxated cataract
Case of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, eye shorter than normal, thickened sclera, and a luxated cataract in resorption with vitreous in the anterior chamber. The loose cataract was causing chronic anterior uveitis and pain, and at different visits would be half in the anterior chamber and half in the vitreous cavity. As the video […]
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Tractional retinal detachment
Case of advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Difficult and long surgery, patient had silicone oil implanted as a vitreous substitute.