Publications by authors named "L C Laxson"
Article Synopsis
- The case report discusses a scuba diver who experienced ocular decompression sickness resulting in pigment epithelial detachment (PED) and visual disturbances immediately after a diving accident.
- Multimodal imaging revealed specific changes in the retina and choroidal microvasculature, including serous PED and reduced blood flow, with resolution of the PED observed over three months and partial improvement in vision.
- This case highlights a potential link between PED formation and choroidal ischemia due to gas emboli, and the successful use of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) to assess these changes, marking a novel approach in understanding ocular decompression sickness.
Background: The prevalence of diabetes in the state of West Virginia (WV) is amongst the highest in the United States, making diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) a major epidemiological concern within the state. Several challenges exist regarding access to eye care specialists for DR screening in this rural population. A statewide teleophthalmology program has been implemented.
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