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

Rx’d Ocuflox oph and Acular

Follow-up in 24 hours

Behcet’s Disease

46 y.o. female Referred from family

physician Multi-system

inflammatory disease Effects: eyes, mouth,

genital, and GI track Recurrent episodes

Behcet’s 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 who’s son caused the injury!

Traumatic Hyphema Follow-up

Treated with Homatropine and Prednisolone Acetate

Monitored resolution with digital photography

Carefully watched IOP’s 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 post-operative care

Participate in the health care system

Advise patients on treatment options

But…What Does an Optometrist Really Do?

Cares for patientsHelps patientsProtects patients