I agree with Denice. No FA. I would think a neuro ophthalmologist could
make the differential diagnosis between idiopathic intercranial hypertension
and ON Drusen based on FAF & OCT. And unless the child is impaired in some way,
they should be able to tolerate IV FA with good reassurance at the age of 14.
We have done FA on uveitic kiddies much younger. In my experience, oral FA is
helpful in only a few instances.
My .02,
P
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On Oct 10, 2018, at 2:11 PM, Stuart Alfred
<stuart.alfred@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:stuart.alfred@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Denice,
I am unaware of the IIH testing, more than drusen. Prior to communication
with the physician, I want the Ateam's advice.
Understood re. either modality of FA being unnecessary for drusen, but is it
useful for IIH detection?
Thanks.
Stuart Alfred / 317-517-9455 /
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On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 2:10 PM CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
<cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:cpmceyelab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Why are we doing FA on ON Drusen
The definitive pathognomonic testing would be FAF and US in that combo
Often, there are not enough fluorophores for FAF to smoke them out
Sometimes, with US, they are not large enough for the 150 micron resolution
Combo of both works wonders
( reference my OPS talk “Imaging for ONH Drusen, and Histopathology of the
Human Eye; Hogan )
Here, unless there is something about the history I am missing, we would NOT do
an FA
Denice
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CPMC Dept of Ophthalmology/ The Eye Institute
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My satellite office is being sought out by the Riley Hospital ophthalmology
team for help with pt. testing. This is a personal accomplishment for me.
Really proud, and humbled.
Two upcoming visits:
14 year old. Weight: 100lb Working diagnosis: IIH, ON drusen
13 year old. Weight: 100lb Working Dx: ON drusen
My prescription of testing OU [stricly Spectralis FA &/ or Cirrus 5000] would
involve:
Fasting 2 hours prior
Spectralis OCT ON - ONH button [73 sec., 60ym] art at 9
ON photos - IR 30degree, RF//BR 30 deg., FAF 30 & 20 degrees
FA oral, using 10% AK-FLUOR
convert weight for admin. using referenced calculations. i.e. 2 vials 10%
5mL, into 3.5 oz. apple juice.
start timer upon pat. consuming. At 2 minutes start FA using 30 degree lens,
laser at 95% sensitivity. Acquire images every 3 minutes until 15 min. So OU
at 2, 5, 8, 11, 14mins.
Any advice OPTIMAL? Please!
I don't see any reason to choose IV over oral.?
Thanks,
Stuart Alfred / 317-517-9455 /
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