Bacterial endophthalmitis after intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection may present in an atypical, relatively delayed manner with decreased vision but no pain or redness. Presumed noninfectious endophthalmitis presents within 2 days after the injection, may be accompanied by discomfort, and has a hypopyon that may be the triamcinolone material itself or a sterile inflammatory reaction. In these eyes, the hypopyon and symptoms quickly resolve without treatment.

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Purpose: ere are signi cant disparities in access to health care amongst Aboriginal Canadians. e purpose of this study was to determine whether tele-ophthalmology services, provided to Aboriginal Canadians in a culturally-sensitive community-based clinic, could overcome social and cultural barriers in ways that would be di cult in the traditional hospital-based setting.Methods: e Aboriginal Diabetes Wellness Program of Alberta incorporates culturallysensitive health-related activities and rituals as a component of a diabetic retinopathy teleophthalmology screening program. Metrics of program attendance were collected while stakeholders participated in a survey to identify barriers to healthcare delivery.Results: Aboriginal patients, cultural liaison, nurses and program administrators revealed economic, geographic, social and cultural barriers to healthcare faced by Aboriginal people. It was found that the introduction of culturally-sensitive programs led to increased appointment attendance; from 25% to 85%. Involvement of Aboriginal nurses, inclusion of culturally-sensitive activities and participation in spiritual ceremonies led to qualitative accounts of increased patient satisfaction, trust towards the healthcare team and communication amongst participants. Conclusions:A culturally-sensitive model of healthcare delivery in a community-based health clinic improved access to tele-ophthalmology services. is was demonstrated by increased attendance at appointments and increased satisfaction amongst patients.TRAINEE SECTION

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Vitrectomy for macular detachment due to optic disk pit has good long-term success and results in an improvement in visual acuity. However, adjuvant techniques such as internal limiting membrane peel and temporal endolaser may not improve outcomes, nor does there seem to be a difference between short- and long-acting gases. Patients should be made aware that it can take more than a year and multiple surgeries to achieve foveal reattachment and that increased baseline central retinal thickness is a poor prognostic sign.

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There was an increased risk for RD in the first 5 months after Nd:YAG, with a return to a baseline plateau thereafter. As such, the rate of retinal tear after Nd:YAG capsulotomy at 5 months was 0.29%, whereas the rate of RD was 0.87%.