Activity ID
14139Expires
July 17, 2028Format Type
Journal-basedCME Credit
1Fee
$30CME Provider: JAMA Ophthalmology
Description of CME Course
A man aged 74 years presented with painless blurry vision in the right eye. Examination revealed a granular white opacity and prominent blood vessels in the corneal stroma, with no epithelial defect and no further findings on anterior or posterior examination. Limited workup was positive for herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 immunoglobulin G. The patient was given topical corticosteroids and oral valaciclovir, but the corneal opacity persisted. What would you do next?
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Educational Objectives
Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
Keywords
Clinical Challenge, Cornea, Ophthalmology
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.2179
