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Hindi International Journal of Ophthalmic PathologyISSN: 2324-8599
Micheal O Rourke Author
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Affiliation
Rheumatoid Corneal
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Micheal O Rourke is an experienced mental health lead, with a passion for improving and implementing effective mental health care. My special interests lie in using technology solutions to reduce barriers to care, improve patient engagement, quality of care and quality of life. Over my career, I have worked in a range of mental health settings and with a range of clients including individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
Publications
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A Description of the Pathological Features of Rheumatoid Corneal Melt Strategies
Author(s): Micheal O Rourke and Conor Murphy
A 34 year old woman with a 20 year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presented with a 1 day history of blurred vision in her right eye. Three years earlier she had developed a corneal melt, which had stabilised with a combination of lubricants, topical cyclosporine and a short course of oral prednisolone, and was regularly monitored. Her arthritis had been quiescent for several years on etanercept. Examination of the right cornea revealed a 3 mm descemetocele – an area of corneal stromal melting characterised by total loss of corneal stroma down to Descemet’s membrane, the basement membrane of the corneal endothelium – that was leakin... view more»
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