Pre-optometry Program

UT POPS November 2004 Michael Bacigalupi, OD

Corneal Abrasion
   

40 y.o. Male Fingernail to left eye Intense pain Red and tearing

Corneal Abrasion Follow-up



Cleared loose epithelial tissue and smoothed edges Inserted bandage contact lens Rxd Ocuflox oph and Acular Follow-up in 24 hours

Behcets Disease
 

46 y.o. female Referred from family physician Multi-system inflammatory disease Effects: eyes, mouth, genital, and GI track Recurrent episodes

Behcets Follow-up


Comanagement with Rheumatologist, Gynecologist, and family physician Treatment of recurrences and communication with other providers

Traumatic Hyphema
 

5 y.o. boy Hit in eye by plastic light saber Referral from Emergency Room physician whos son caused the injury!

Traumatic Hyphema Follow-up



Treated with Homatropine and Prednisolone Acetate Monitored resolution with digital photography Carefully watched IOPs and retina

Accommodative Esotropia
 

7 y.o. female History of eyes turning inward Poor school performance

Accommodative Esotropia Follow-up



Cycloplegic Exam revealed significant Hyperopia Dx with Accommodative Esotropia Fitted with Glasses for full-time wear Discovered younger sister with the same problem

Keratoconus
 

 

36 y.o. male Longstanding history of decreased vision First eye examination Good general health

Keratoconus Follow-up


Digitally mapped corneal surface Educated patient about keratoconus progression, treatment, risk factors, and inheritance patterns Successfully fitted with gas permeable contact lenses

What Does an Optometrist Do?

     

Treat eye injuries Treat eye infections Manage eye diseases Prescribe glasses Fit contact lenses Prescribe vision therapy

Prescribe low vision devices Manage postoperative care Participate in the health care system Advise patients on treatment options

ButWhat Does an Optometrist Really Do?

Cares

for patients Helps patients Protects patients