Macular Edema Causing Spontaneous Closure of a Macular Hole After Unsuccessful Primary Surgical Repair.

To describe the spontaneous closure of a chronic, persistent, stage 4 full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) that did not respond to surgical treatment but closed after an episode of cystoid macular edema (CME) secondary to acute iritis. A single case was evaluated. A 71-year-old woman presented with decreased vision in the left eye for 6 months.

Association of a Patient's Type of Insurance With Preventive Service Delivery.

Introduction Chronic disease or death associated with chronic disease is often avoidable with proper interventions, including preventive services in healthcare settings. However, preventive service delivery rates by physicians are low. This study examined the association between preventive services and the type of patient insurance, as well as the association between the duration of an office visit and the type of patient insurance.

Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review of Case Reports.

: COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), often presents with a spectrum of symptoms at varying levels of severity, ranging from asymptomatic patients to those with fatal complications, such as myocarditis. With increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines, the awareness of possible side effects has expanded as reports surface. This study reviewed cases of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination and with existing literature on COVID-19 infection-induced myocarditis to compare clinical courses and analyze possible mechanisms of action.

Intentional use of topical latanoprost with resulting macular edema to help in the closure of a failed, chronic, macular hole.

Purpose: To report a case where the induction of macular edema with topical latanoprost coupled with in-office gas injection effectively sealed a persistent, chronic, macular hole.

Observations: A 70-year-old, pseudophakic, patient presented with a stage three, chronic, macular hole (MH) and vision reduced to 20/200. The symptoms had been present for 18 months.