Posts by Christolyn Rajakulenthiran
The Eye is a Window to Diabetes
If you haven’t received this unique invitation to attend this event please email the retinal hub on the email on this site and one will be sent your way. This symposium is a unique opportunity to get together with your colleagues to look at the science and evidence behind the ocular The Eye is a…
Read MoreFeature article on Myopia-Mivision
Managing retinal tears – a Masterclass
Published in Mivision Sept 20017
Read MoreBeware of the highly myopic patient findings…
This patient was referred to me for deterioration in her vision due to a cataract. Whilst the cataract indeed did contribute to her poor vision , an examination and OCT investigation of the macula ( now used routinely as part of my pre-surgical work up for cataract surgery ) , also shows a macular schisis.
Read MoreBenign lesions in the retinal periphery
This patient has a very interesting fundus appearance , there is a cobblestone like pattern of RPE pigmentation in the far to mid periphery. This is most prominent in her right eye and is ofcourse completely benign. In cases of similar bilateral lesions , one may need to consider retinal dystrophies as a potential differential…
Read MoreIt pays to look in the peripheral retina!
A quick case highlighting the importance of a retinal peripheral fundus examination. This patient is myopic and has some changes of myopia in the posterior pole but it is only when the peripheral retina is examined carefully that we note a few interesting chorioretinal lesions.
Read MoreInteresting peripheral retinal lesion
This was sent to me recently as it looked a little atypical for a retinoschisis and was promptly referred . Its suspicios features are the variation in colour and pigment change that makes it suspicous for a choroidal mass lesion.
Read MoreSeeing spots..should I be worried?
CR Eye360 edited
Read MoreA case of malignant hypertension and retinal signs
This man was referred to see me by a colleague . He had reduced vision in the left eye to 6/24 and unable to be refracted. A thoughtful optometrist , queried a previous diagnosis of ?amblyopia and referred him on. Although he did not appear to have any co-morbid disease such as hypertension or diabetes…
Read MoreChildren and Type 1 Diabetes – Recently Published in Australian Family Physcian
This article was recently accepted and published by AFP. It focuses on a case study and analysis of children presenting with Type 1 diabetes.
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