Carol L. Shields

Nov 21, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Thomas Jefferson |Carol L. Shields

A 70-year-old Asian-Indian male was referred for evaluation of a slow-growing conjunctival mass in the right eye over 27 years. There was no pain or discharge. He had previously undergone partial lamellar sclerouvectomy (PLSU) 30 years prior for ciliochoroidal melanoma in the right eye, followed by pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckle 1 year later for retinal detachment (RD) with vitreous hemorrhage (VH) in the right eye.

Nov 10, 2024 | reviewofophthalmology.com | Carol L. Shields

When dealing with glaucoma secondary to intraocular tumors, it’s essential to have a systematic approach. These cases can be complex, often requiring a careful evaluation to differentiate between typical glaucoma causes and those linked to tumors. If there’s a tumor, glaucoma management efforts must be planned with care. Here, I’ll review the most common types of intraocular tumors that should be on every glaucoma specialist’s radar and discuss the crucial treatment do’s and don’ts.

Oct 19, 2023 | healio.com | Carol L. Shields |Sara Kellner |Christine Klimanskis

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Oct 15, 2023 | healio.com | Carol L. Shields |Sara Kellner |Christine Klimanskis

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Jul 10, 2023 | reviewofophthalmology.com | Sandy Wong |Carol L. Shields

PresentationA 5-year-old male presents with incidentally found heterochromia. Approximately one year prior to presentation, the patient’s mother noted that the child’s left eye was darker than his right eye. The patient himself did not report any symptoms or visual changes. An optometrist’s examination at the time was reportedly normal. One year later, the patient was evaluated by an ophthalmologist who noted vitreous hemorrhage in the left eye with presence of an intraocular mass.