Ophthalmology

Case Presentation

Mrs. Edna Wilson is an 82-year-old woman with a history of diet-controlled hypertension and osteoarthritis who has not seen a doctor in over 3 years. A retired teacher, she lives in a senior retirement community, where she delivers meals-on-wheels to “shut-ins” and organizes church charity events. She walks her dog twice a day, drives to the local shopping center for groceries, and manages her own household. At a recent health fair, she was told that her cholesterol level is very high. Mrs. Wilson decides to visit her physician for a routine check-up. She inquir...