Correlation Between Pseudodrusen, Geographic Atrophy Progression Indicates Process Leading To Atrophy

Friday, December 20, 2013

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The strong spatiotemporal correlation between reticular pseudodrusen and geographic atrophy progression in dry age-related macular degeneration suggests that they are early indicators leading to atrophy, according to a study.

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The man in the photo below presents to the ER with severe pain in the right eye that began the same morning. His CT scan is also seen below. He has no previous history of trauma. Which of the following is not true of the situation?
1. The best treatment for this patient is steroids.
2. The most likely cause is frontoethmoidal disease.
3. The process depicted in the CT scan will cause non-axial displacement of the globe.
4. The process can lead to an exudative retinal detachment.
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Correlation Between Pseudodrusen, Geographic Atrophy Progression Indicates Process Leading To Atrophy

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The man in the photo below presents to the ER with severe pain in the right eye that began the same morning. His CT scan is also seen below. He has no previous history of trauma. Which of the following is not true of the situation?

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