Purpose
To report a case of solar retinopathy due to inadvertent exposure to the sun while piloting a drone without protective eyewear.
Methods
A 29-year-old male underwent a complete eye exam including optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the macula.
Results
Bilateral juxtafoveal outer retinal microcystic cavities present on OCT consistent with solar retinopathy.
Conclusion
With the increasing popularity of unmanned aircrafts, eye protection awareness during drone use is essential.
We describe a case of exogenous cryptococcal endophthalmitis without central nervous system (CNS) involvement or systemic infection in an immunocompetent patient. An 82-year-old male with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and primary open-angle glaucoma with a history of left eye trabeculectomy presented with 3 months of worsening left eye pain and redness. Vitreous cultures resulted as Cryptococcus, prompting treatment with intravitreal amphotericin and further investigation. Systemic workup was unrevealing for an endogenous source, CNS involvement, or immunocompromising conditions. He was treated with an aggressive regimen of systemic antifungals, leading to subjective improvements in clinical exam and in vision.
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