“Case Scenario,” illustrates how a specific device’s image(s) aided in patient management.
CASE STUDY
![Note the suspicious mass via the iCare EIDON, from CenterVue.Image courtesy of Dr. Carl Blassingame.](https://res.cloudinary.com/broadcastmed/image/fetch/q_auto,f_auto/dpr_auto/https://optometricmanagement.com/media/bqja1je2/om_apr_4801.jpg)
PATIENT
A 67-year-old Black male; chief complaint: not seeing well through his left eye, with a black spot that comes and goes; ocular fatigue
EXAM FINDINGS
Entering distance VA: OD 20/20 +0.75-1.25X115; OS 20/20-1 +0.25-0.75X071; stable macular drusen OU with SN; large dark area
APPROACH
Examination of the peripheral retina with the aid of UWFL photo and referral to retinal specialist
DIAGNOSIS
Retinal detachment (RD) superior nasal OS with suspicion for melanoma
MANAGEMENT
Referral to retinal specialist to rule out melanoma vs. RD; diagnosis: macula on RD with retinal tear at 10:30 (seen next day; surgery three days later)
PATIENT CARE TIP
Prompt referral to specialist to facilitate surgery
CODING
H33.032 OM
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Tell us how an image from a specific diagnostic device aided in the care of a patient.