Publications by authors named "E A Postel"

Purpose: To investigate comorbidities and medications associated with acute (ASCH) and delayed (DSCH) suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH), and to explore visual outcomes and mortality following SCH.

Methods: Retrospective review of SCH cases diagnosed at a tertiary center between 2013 and 2019. Demographics, history, surgery type, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and mortality data were reviewed.

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Purpose: To investigate the clinical outcomes of methicillin-resistant (MRSA) endophthalmitis.

Methods: Clinical courses were reviewed for 17 eyes (15 patients) with endogenous MRSA endophthalmitis based on positive blood and vitreous culture or clinical suspicion between 2013 to 2019 at Duke University Hospitals.

Results: Of 17 eyes, initial VA ranged from 20/40 to light perception.

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Purpose: To describe the management of a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in a pregnant patient.

Observations: A 30-year-old, 26-week pregnant female presented with curtain vision loss in the left eye. Exam findings were significant in the left eye for an inferior fovea-sparing RRD.

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