For most of us, the phrase "stroke of the eye" sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare's Jagannadha "Jay" Avasarala, ...

Q. I was diagnosed with temporal arteritis two years ago. I have been taking a steroid (prednisone) and methotrexate since then. I had a biopsy to confirm or deny the diagnosis, and it was negative.

A 65-year-old Hispanic male is referred to me for evaluation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) > 100 mm/hour on several occasions. He has been followed by an ophthalmologist for severe diabetic ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Temporal arteritis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Last summer I was diagnosed with temporal arteritis. I was treated with prednisone, which stopped the temporal arteritis. I had many side effects from prednisone and am being treated ...

Learn about polymyalgia rheumatica, temporal arteritis, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options to manage pain, stiffness, and inflammation effectively ...

A corticosteroid can quickly relieve symptoms of both polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis. But a delay could cause vision loss, a stroke or even death. By Jane E. Brody Beth Uffner, an avid ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife went blind in her left eye suddenly last October, ...

Have your consultants ever seen a case of temporal arteritis present with an isolated C5 radiculopathy and peripheral (lower motor neuron) facial-nerve palsy one month prior to ocular findings?

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For two months, I had jaw pain and severe headaches. I was given a diagnosis of temporomandibular joint syndrome, and tried many different devices to realign my jaw. None worked. I ...

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Temporal artery ultrasound and EULAR score are reliable means for diagnosing giant cell arteritis, Mercy Bechtold, MD, said during her presentation at Kiawah Eye. Ultrasound and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, Lee and Susan Mollan, MBChB, FRCOphth, PhD, debated this ...