7th nerve pg ophthalmology question reference from Kanski Ak Khurana dukes

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The 7th nerve (facial nerve) has important ophthalmological relevance, particularly in conditions like lagophthalmos, ectropion, Bell's palsy, and corneal exposure. Let me search across Kanski, AK Khurana, and Duke-Elder for comprehensive coverage.
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7th (Facial) Nerve - Ophthalmology PG Reference

Library note: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology (10th ed.) is available in full. AK Khurana and Duke-Elder are not in this library, so those sections are covered from standard knowledge below, clearly marked.

From Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology, 10th Ed. (pp. 832-834)


Overview

The seventh (facial) cranial nerve:
  • Innervates all facial muscles (motor)
  • Stimulates secretomotor activity in the lacrimal gland, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
  • Carries taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
  • Controls the amplitude of sound from the inner ear (stapedius)

Anatomy (Fig. 19.80)

Anatomy of the seventh nerve - Kanski
The facial nerve arises from the pons (motor root + sensory root). Course:
  1. Crosses posterior cranial fossa alongside VIII nerve
  2. Enters internal acoustic meatus
  3. Enters facial canal in petrous temporal bone - roots fuse - form geniculate ganglion
  4. Geniculate ganglion - gives off greater petrosal nerve (preganglionic parasympathetic to lacrimal gland + nasal mucous glands)
  5. Continues → gives nerve to stapedius + chorda tympani (taste + parasympathetics to submandibular ganglion)
  6. Exits through stylomastoid foramen
  7. Divides into terminal branches at posterior edge of parotid gland - 5 branches: Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular, Cervical
Corneal reflex: Afferent = V nerve (trigeminal); Efferent = VII nerve (facial). Cornea stimulated → reflex closure of both eyelids.

Key Features (Innervation Pattern)

FeatureDetail
Central innervation of upper faceBilateral (from both hemispheres)
Central innervation of lower faceUnilateral (contralateral only)
Supranuclear lesionLower face palsy on opposite side; forehead spared
Nuclear / Peripheral lesionComplete ipsilateral palsy (upper + lower face)
  • Dry eye: Loss of parasympathetic fibres (greater petrosal nerve) = reduced tear production + loss of anterior tongue taste
  • Hyperacusis: Loss of stapedius function

Physical Signs - Localisation by Level of Lesion

LevelSigns
PonsIpsilateral facial paralysis + 6th nerve palsy + contralateral hemiplegia + paralysis of conjugate gaze to lesion side (PPRF)
Cerebellopontine angleIpsilateral facial palsy + decreased tears + decreased saliva + hyperacusis + loss of taste (anterior 2/3 tongue)
With 8th nerveAbove + deafness + tinnitus
Parotid glandIpsilateral facial palsy + numbness + expressionless face
Ramsay Hunt syndromeGeniculate ganglion HZV reactivation → ipsilateral facial palsy + ear pain + vesicles on face/ear

Clinical Photo - 7th Nerve Palsy

Left UMN palsy (A) and right Bell's palsy (B) - Kanski Fig 19.81
Fig. 19.81 (A) Left upper motor neurone palsy secondary to cerebral trauma; (B) right lower motor neurone palsy (Bell palsy); (C) chronic left 7th nerve palsy with severe paralytic ectropion.

Causes of Facial Nerve Palsy

CauseFrequency
Bell palsy (idiopathic)60-70%
Trauma10%
Viral (HSV most common; also CMV, EBV, mumps, rubella)5%
Lyme diseaseOften bilateral
Neoplastic (parotid malignancy, vestibular schwannoma)~2%
Diabetes-
SarcoidosisOften bilateral

Ophthalmological Complications

  • Lagophthalmos (inability to close eye fully) → corneal exposure
  • Paralytic ectropion (lower lid)
  • Dry eye (loss of secretomotor to lacrimal gland)
  • Watery eye / epiphora (from ectropion or "crocodile tears" in recovery)
  • Synkinesis ("crocodile tears" = lacrimation during eating, from aberrant regeneration)
  • Corneal exposure keratopathy - especially when V nerve also affected

Management (Kanski, p. 834)

  1. Corneal protection - especially if 5th nerve also affected (lubricants, taping, tarsorrhaphy if needed)
  2. Corticosteroids - In Bell palsy: prednisolone 60-80 mg/day for 1 week, then taper over 1 week - must start within 48-72 hours of onset
  3. Antivirals (acyclovir or valaciclovir) - Added to steroids; reduces long-term sequelae (excessive tearing, abnormal facial movement) even though recovery rate is not improved
  4. MRI brain - if palsy is slow in onset or has other neurological signs (to exclude intracranial pathology)
  5. If bilateral - Chest X-ray + serum ACE (SACE) to exclude sarcoidosis
  6. Surgery - Decompression is NOT beneficial in Bell palsy; reconstructive surgery for long-term paralysis offers partial improvement only
TIP (Kanski): If onset of facial nerve palsy is slow or other neurological signs are present, investigate with MRI to exclude intracranial pathology.

AK Khurana - Ophthalmology (from standard knowledge)

AK Khurana covers the 7th nerve in the context of:
  • Eyelids - Orbicularis oculi is innervated by the zygomatic and temporal branches of VII. Paralysis causes lagophthalmos.
  • Corneal reflex - Efferent arc is VII nerve
  • Bell's palsy chapter - Khurana emphasises:
    • UMN vs LMN palsy distinction (forehead sparing in UMN)
    • Bell's phenomenon (upward and outward rolling of eye on attempted closure - protective reflex) - important PG MCQ point
    • Paralytic ectropion management
  • Secretomotor pathway - Greater petrosal nerve from geniculate ganglion → pterygopalatine ganglion → lacrimal gland
Key Khurana PG MCQ points:
  • Nerve of Wrisberg = nervus intermedius = sensory root of VII
  • Crocodile tears = Bogorad syndrome (aberrant regeneration of greater petrosal nerve fibres into chorda tympani after Bell's palsy)
  • Test for Bell's palsy recovery: Schirmer's test (lacrimation), stapedial reflex, taste (electrogustometry)

Duke-Elder (System of Ophthalmology) - from standard knowledge

Duke-Elder provides exhaustive anatomical detail in his System of Ophthalmology:
  • Nuclear anatomy: VII nerve nucleus lies in the pons. The VII nerve fibres loop around the VI nerve nucleus (forming the facial colliculus visible on the floor of 4th ventricle) - hence pontine lesions cause combined VI + VII palsy
  • Efferent lacrimal pathway:
    • Hypothalamus → superior salivatory nucleus → nervus intermedius → geniculate ganglion → greater petrosal nerve → vidian nerve (nerve of pterygoid canal) → pterygopalatine ganglion → lacrimal nerve (branch of V1) → lacrimal gland
  • Ectropion classification: Duke-Elder classifies paralytic ectropion as a separate type under lid malpositions
  • Exposure keratitis: Covered extensively - neuroparalytic (V) vs lagophthalmos (VII) - both cause different patterns of corneal exposure
  • Lagophthalmos from VII palsy causes inferior corneal exposure; neuroparalytic keratitis from V palsy causes loss of protective sensation with central exposure

High-Yield PG MCQ Summary

PointFact
7th nerve branchesTwo Tom Zulus Beat Cadets (Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular, Cervical)
Nerve to lacrimal glandGreater petrosal nerve (branch of VII at geniculate ganglion)
Facial colliculusVII nerve fibres loop around VI nucleus - pontine lesion = VI + VII palsy
UMN facial palsyForehead SPARED (bilateral cortical innervation to frontalis)
LMN facial palsyForehead INVOLVED (complete ipsilateral palsy) - Bell's palsy
Bell's phenomenonUpward + outward eye movement on attempted closure (protective)
Crocodile tearsAberrant regeneration of parasympathetic fibres → Bogorad syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndromeHZV in geniculate ganglion
Corneal reflex - afferentV1 (ophthalmic division of trigeminal)
Corneal reflex - efferentVII (facial)
Bell palsy treatmentPrednisolone 60-80 mg/day started within 48-72 hrs + antivirals
Bilateral facial palsy causesSarcoidosis, Lyme disease, Guillain-Barre, bilateral parotid tumours
Schirmer test uses in VII palsyTests lacrimal secretion - useful to localise lesion (proximal/distal to geniculate ganglion)

Primary source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology, 10th ed., pp. 832-834 (from library). AK Khurana and Duke-Elder sections are from standard medical knowledge as these texts are not in the current library.

FFA

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FFA - Fundus Fluorescein Angiography

Reference: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. (pp. 568-590) + Wills Eye Manual

Normal FFA

Normal FFA showing retinal vasculature and foveal dark spot - Wills Eye Manual

Principle / Physics

  • Fluorescence: Molecules emit light of a longer wavelength when stimulated by light of a shorter wavelength
  • Fluorescein excitation peak: ~490 nm (blue light absorbed)
  • Emission peak: ~530 nm (yellow-green light emitted)
  • Sodium fluorescein is an orange, water-soluble dye
  • >70% protein-bound in serum - does not cross intact BRB
  • Excreted in urine over 24-36 hours (urine turns bright yellow - warn patient!)

Filters Used

FilterTypeFunction
Excitation filterCobalt blue (490 nm)Incident white light filtered → blue light enters eye → excites fluorescein
Barrier filterYellow-greenBlocks reflected blue light; allows only emitted yellow-green (530 nm) fluorescence through

Blood-Retinal Barriers (BRB)

Outer BRB

  • Major choroidal vessels: impermeable
  • Choriocapillaris: has fenestrations → unbound fluorescein escapes into extravascular space
  • Crosses Bruch membrane freely
  • RPE: blocked by tight junctions (zonula occludentes) → forms the outer BRB

Inner BRB

  • Tight junctions between retinal capillary endothelial cells → neither bound nor free fluorescein crosses in health
  • Basement membrane + pericytes play only a minor role
  • Disruption of inner BRB → leakage of fluorescein into extravascular space

Technique

  • Dose: 5 ml of 10% solution (= 500 mg sodium fluorescein)
  • Injected IV over 5-10 seconds (usually antecubital or hand vein)
  • Oral alternative: 30 mg/kg (if IV access unavailable) - images taken over 20-60 minutes
  • Photos: taken at 1-2 second intervals initially
  • Late phase images: up to 10-20 minutes post-injection
  • Contralateral eye photographed as control after transit phase

Angiographic Phases (Kanski + Wills Eye Manual)

PhaseTimingDescription
Pre-arterial / Choroidal phase8-15 sec after injectionChoroidal background flush; patchy, irregular; choroid fills completely within 5 sec of first appearance
Arterial phase1-2 sec after choroidal fillingRetinal arteries fill; veins still empty
Arteriovenous (AV) / Laminar flow phase~18-20 secLaminar flow in veins - fluorescein flows along walls of veins while centre remains dark
Venous phaseComplete venous fillingAV transit time (arterial filling → complete venous filling) = normally <11 seconds
Recirculation phase45-60 sec after arterial phaseDye recirculates; intensity fades
Late phase10-30 min post-injectionDye cleared; only staining or leakage sites remain bright
Arm-to-retina time (normal ~8-15 sec): time from IV injection to first choroidal appearance. Prolonged in carotid artery disease.

Foveal Appearance on Normal FFA

  • Foveal dark spot (foveal hypofluorescence) due to:
    1. Xanthophyll pigment in outer plexiform layer (absorbs blue light)
    2. Tall RPE cells with increased melanin / lipofuscin
  • Foveal avascular zone (FAZ): central area with no retinal capillaries - diameter 300-500 microns

Abnormal FFA: HYPERFLUORESCENCE

Caused by increased fluorescence - 5 mechanisms:

1. Leakage

  • Fluorescein penetrates the BRB and accumulates
  • Increases in size AND brightness as study progresses
  • Locations: subretinal, intraretinal, preretinal
  • Examples: CNV (choroidal neovascularization), CSCR (central serous chorioretinopathy), CME (cystoid macular edema), retinal neovascularization (NVD/NVE in DR)

2. Pooling

  • Accumulation of fluorescein in a fluid-filled space
  • Margins are distinct/sharp
  • Increases in brightness but NOT in size (space is fixed)
  • Examples: PED (pigment epithelial detachment), CSCR (pooling in subretinal space)

3. Staining

  • Late phase mild fluorescence; borders remain fixed (no increase in size or brightness)
  • Fluorescein becomes bound to tissue
  • Examples: scars, drusen, sclera, fibrous tissue

4. Window Defect (Transmission Defect)

  • RPE atrophy allows underlying choroidal fluorescence to "show through"
  • Appears early, is bright early, then fades with choroidal phase - does NOT increase in size
  • Examples: geographic atrophy (dry AMD), RPE rip, laser scar, choroidal naevus (halo), angioid streaks

5. Autofluorescence (Pre-injection)

  • Structures that naturally fluoresce without dye injection
  • Examples: optic nerve drusen, lipofuscin

Abnormal FFA: HYPOFLUORESCENCE

Caused by decreased/absent fluorescence - 2 mechanisms:

1. Blockage (Masking)

  • Optical density anterior to the fluorescent structures blocks light
  • Appears dark throughout; does NOT change with phases
  • Blockers: blood (subretinal/preretinal haemorrhage), pigment (RPE hyperplasia, melanin), fibrous tissue, dense exudates, choroidal naevus
  • Sub-RPE blood blocks MORE than subretinal blood (thicker layer)

2. Filling Defect (Non-perfusion / Vascular Occlusion)

  • Absent or delayed perfusion of vessels
  • Examples:
    • CRAO (central retinal artery occlusion) - absent arterial filling
    • CRVO (central retinal vein occlusion) - delayed, dilated, tortuous
    • Capillary dropout (diabetic retinopathy, ischaemia)
    • Cilioretinal artery sparing in CRAO - distinct preserved island
    • Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (AION) - optic disc filling defect
    • Myopic degeneration, choroideremia - loss of vascular bed

Adverse Effects of FFA (Table 14.1 - Kanski)

EventFrequency
Discoloration of skin and urineInvariable (100%)
Nausea / vomitingNausea 10%, vomiting 2%
Extravasation at injection siteLocal painful necrosis - treat with cold compress
Itching / rash / urticariaUncommon
Sneezing / wheezingUncommon
Vasovagal episode / syncopeOccasional (anxiety or cardiac cause)
Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction1:2000 angiograms
Myocardial infarctionExtremely rare
Death1:220,000 (largest study)

Contraindications

  • Absolute: Known severe hypersensitivity / anaphylaxis to fluorescein
  • Relative:
    • Pregnancy (Category C - avoid in 1st trimester)
    • Renal failure (use lower dose)
    • Moderate-severe asthma
    • Significant cardiac disease
  • NOT a contraindication: Allergy to iodine or seafood (fluorescein ≠ iodinated contrast)

Indications for FFA

  1. Diagnosis + monitoring of AMD (wet AMD / CNV - classic vs occult)
  2. Diabetic retinopathy - capillary non-perfusion, NVD/NVE, macular oedema
  3. Retinal vascular occlusions (CRAO, BRVO, CRVO)
  4. CSCR (central serous chorioretinopathy) - for laser treatment planning
  5. Uveitis - vasculitis, disc leakage, CME
  6. Optic disc pathology (AION, papilloedema, optic disc drusen)
  7. Retinal dystrophies
  8. Iris and anterior segment (anterior segment FFA)
Note: OCT has largely replaced FFA for macular hole (Kanski: "In light of the effectiveness of OCT in macular hole, there is no need for FFA").

FFA vs ICGA (Indocyanine Green Angiography)

FeatureFFAICGA
DyeSodium fluoresceinIndocyanine green
Excitation490 nm (blue)790 nm (near-infrared)
Emission530 nm (yellow-green)835 nm (infrared)
Protein binding70-80%98%
Penetrates RPE?No (blocked by RPE)Yes (near-infrared passes through RPE)
Best forRetinal + inner BRBChoroidal circulation, occult CNV, PCV
ContraindicationSevere fluorescein allergyIodine allergy, shellfish allergy, thyroid disease, pregnancy

High-Yield PG MCQ Summary

PointAnswer
Excitation wavelength of fluorescein490 nm (blue)
Emission wavelength530 nm (yellow-green)
% protein bound>70%
Urine discolouration duration24-36 hours
FFA dose5 ml of 10% solution
Normal arm-to-retina time8-15 seconds
Normal AV transit time<11 seconds
FAZ diameter300-500 microns
Hyperfluorescence that increases in size and brightnessLeakage
Hyperfluorescence with fixed marginsPooling
Hyperfluorescence in late phase with fixed bordersStaining
Hyperfluorescence that appears early and stays stableWindow defect
Hypofluorescence due to RPE hyperplasia / haemorrhageBlockage
Hypofluorescence due to CRAOFilling defect
Death rate in FFA1:220,000
Anaphylaxis rate1:2,000
Outer BRB formed byRPE tight junctions (zonula occludentes)
Inner BRB formed byRetinal capillary endothelial cell tight junctions
Pre-injection fluorescence =Autofluorescence (optic disc drusen, lipofuscin)
FFA replaced by OCT forMacular hole staging
Best investigation for PCV / occult CNVICGA (not FFA)
Sources: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology, 10th Ed., pp. 568-590; Wills Eye Manual pp. 1100-1102

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Normal Findings — PG Ophthalmology Quick Reference", subtitle_style)], [Paragraph("Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. (pp. 568–590) · Wills Eye Manual (pp. 1100–1102)", source_style)], ] t = Table(rows, colWidths=[content_width]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), DARK_BLUE), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8), ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 12), ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 12), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 1, colors.HexColor("#0D2744")), ])) return t # ── PRINCIPLE TABLE ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def principle_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("PARAMETER", cell_hdr), Paragraph("DETAIL", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("Dye", cell_bold), Paragraph("Sodium fluorescein — orange, water-soluble dye", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Excitation peak", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>~490 nm</b> (blue light — absorbed by fluorescein)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Emission peak", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>~530 nm</b> (yellow-green fluorescence emitted)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Protein binding", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>&gt;70%</b> bound to serum proteins; does NOT cross intact BRB", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Excretion", cell_bold), Paragraph("Urine over <b>24–36 hours</b> (bright yellow — warn patient!)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Dose", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>5 ml of 10% solution</b> (= 500 mg) IV over 5–10 seconds", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Excitation filter", cell_bold), Paragraph("Cobalt blue (~490 nm) — blue light enters eye, excites fluorescein", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Barrier filter", cell_bold), Paragraph("Yellow-green — blocks reflected blue; passes only emitted 530 nm light", cell_style)], ] col = [4.5*cm, content_width - 4.5*cm] t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), MID_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,1), (-1,1), LIGHT_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,2), (-1,2), WHITE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,3), (-1,3), LIGHT_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,4), (-1,4), WHITE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,5), (-1,5), LIGHT_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,6), (-1,6), WHITE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,7), (-1,7), LIGHT_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,8), (-1,8), WHITE), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#B0C4DE")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, MID_BLUE), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ])) return t # ── PHASES TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def phases_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("PHASE", cell_hdr), Paragraph("TIMING", cell_hdr), Paragraph("WHAT IS SEEN", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("1. Pre-arterial\n(Choroidal) Phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>8–15 sec</b> post-injection\n(choroid fills in ~5 sec)", cell_style), Paragraph("Patchy background choroidal fluorescence (incomplete/lobular); ciliary arteries fill first; NO retinal vessels yet", cell_style)], [Paragraph("2. Arterial Phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>1–2 sec</b> after choroidal filling", cell_style), Paragraph("Retinal arteries fill; veins still empty; arteries appear bright white", cell_style)], [Paragraph("3. Arteriovenous\n(Laminar) Phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("~18–20 sec post-injection", cell_style), Paragraph("Laminar flow in veins — dye flows along walls; centre of veins still dark; arteries fully bright", cell_style)], [Paragraph("4. Venous Phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("Complete venous filling\n<b>AV transit &lt;11 sec</b>", cell_style), Paragraph("Veins completely filled; arteries start to fade; peak retinal fluorescence; disc autofluorescence prominent", cell_style)], [Paragraph("5. Recirculation\nPhase", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>45–60 sec</b> after arterial phase", cell_style), Paragraph("Dye recirculates at lower concentration; overall intensity fading; abnormalities (leakage) become clearer", cell_style)], [Paragraph("6. Late Phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>10–30 min</b> post-injection", cell_style), Paragraph("Dye cleared from vasculature; only staining and leakage sites remain bright; optic disc may stain mildly", cell_style)], ] col = [3.5*cm, 3.5*cm, content_width - 7*cm] t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) bg_rows = [TEAL_LIGHT, WHITE, TEAL_LIGHT, WHITE, TEAL_LIGHT, WHITE] ts = [ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), TEAL), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#9ECFCF")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, TEAL), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ] for i, bg in enumerate(bg_rows): ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0, i+1), (-1, i+1), bg)) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t # ── NORMAL FINDINGS TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── def normal_findings_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("FEATURE", cell_hdr), Paragraph("NORMAL APPEARANCE / VALUE", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("Arm-to-retina time", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>8–15 seconds</b> (time from IV injection to first choroidal flush)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Retinal AV transit time", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>&lt; 11 seconds</b> (arterial → complete venous filling)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Retinal arteries", cell_bold), Paragraph("Bright white, thin, well-defined borders during arterial phase", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Retinal veins", cell_bold), Paragraph("Laminar flow → complete fill; slightly wider than arteries; no leakage", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Optic disc", cell_bold), Paragraph("Mild late staining normal; disc capillaries fluoresce early; no leakage", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Foveal dark spot", cell_bold), Paragraph("Normal hypofluorescence due to xanthophyll pigment + tall RPE cells (melanin/lipofuscin)", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ)", cell_bold), Paragraph("<b>300–500 microns</b> diameter; no retinal capillaries in this zone", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Choroidal background", cell_bold), Paragraph("Patchy/lobular early; evenly bright in venous phase; NOT visible as individual vessels on FFA", cell_style)], [Paragraph("RPE", cell_bold), Paragraph("Blocks choroidal fluorescence (tight junctions = outer BRB); uniform mild background masking", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Late phase", cell_bold), Paragraph("Vessels fade; only mild disc staining; no hyperfluorescent foci in normal eye", cell_style)], ] col = [4.8*cm, content_width - 4.8*cm] t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) ts = [ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), ORANGE), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#F5C896")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, ORANGE), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ] for i in range(1, len(data)): bg = ORANGE_LIGHT if i % 2 == 1 else WHITE ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0, i), (-1, i), bg)) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t # ── BRB TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def brb_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("BARRIER", cell_hdr), Paragraph("STRUCTURE", cell_hdr), Paragraph("MECHANISM", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("Outer BRB", cell_bold), Paragraph("RPE (Retinal Pigment Epithelium)", cell_style), Paragraph("Tight junctions (zonula occludentes) between RPE cells; blocks fluorescein from entering subretinal space. Choriocapillaris is FENESTRATED — freely permeable, crosses Bruch membrane freely.", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Inner BRB", cell_bold), Paragraph("Retinal capillary endothelial cells", cell_style), Paragraph("Tight junctions between endothelial cells; neither bound nor free fluorescein crosses in health. BM and pericytes play minor role.", cell_style)], ] col = [2.8*cm, 4.0*cm, content_width - 6.8*cm] t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), MID_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,1), (-1,1), LIGHT_BLUE), ("BACKGROUND", (0,2), (-1,2), WHITE), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#B0C4DE")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, MID_BLUE), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ])) return t # ── MCQ BOX ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def mcq_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("MCQ POINT", cell_hdr), Paragraph("ANSWER", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("Excitation wavelength of fluorescein", cell_style), Paragraph("490 nm (blue)", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Emission wavelength", cell_style), Paragraph("530 nm (yellow-green)", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("% protein binding", cell_style), Paragraph(">70%", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Normal arm-to-retina time", cell_style), Paragraph("8–15 seconds", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Normal AV transit time", cell_style), Paragraph("< 11 seconds", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("FAZ diameter", cell_style), Paragraph("300–500 microns", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Urine discolouration duration", cell_style), Paragraph("24–36 hours", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("FFA dose", cell_style), Paragraph("5 ml of 10% solution IV", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Foveal dark spot cause", cell_style), Paragraph("Xanthophyll pigment + tall RPE cells (melanin/lipofuscin)", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Outer BRB formed by", cell_style), Paragraph("RPE tight junctions (zonula occludentes)", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Inner BRB formed by", cell_style), Paragraph("Retinal capillary endothelial cell tight junctions", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("First phase seen on FFA", cell_style), Paragraph("Choroidal (pre-arterial) phase", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Laminar flow seen in which phase?", cell_style), Paragraph("Arteriovenous (AV) phase", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Death rate in FFA", cell_style), Paragraph("1:220,000", mcq_val)], [Paragraph("Anaphylaxis rate", cell_style), Paragraph("1:2,000", mcq_val)], ] col = [content_width * 0.55, content_width * 0.45] ts = [ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), RED), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#EF9A9A")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, RED), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ] for i in range(1, len(data)): bg = RED_LIGHT if i % 2 == 1 else WHITE ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0, i), (-1, i), bg)) t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t # ── ADVERSE EFFECTS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def adverse_table(): data = [ [Paragraph("ADVERSE EVENT", cell_hdr), Paragraph("FREQUENCY / NOTES", cell_hdr)], [Paragraph("Skin & urine discolouration", cell_style), Paragraph("Invariable (100%) — warn every patient", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Nausea", cell_style), Paragraph("~10%", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Vomiting", cell_style), Paragraph("~2%", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Extravasation at injection site", cell_style), Paragraph("Painful local necrosis — treat with cold compress", cell_style)], [Paragraph("Anaphylaxis / anaphylactoid", cell_style), Paragraph("<b>1:2,000</b> angiograms", cell_bold)], [Paragraph("Death", cell_style), Paragraph("<b>1:220,000</b> (largest study)", cell_bold)], [Paragraph("Allergy to iodine / seafood", cell_style), Paragraph("NOT a contraindication (fluorescein ≠ iodinated contrast)", cell_style)], ] col = [content_width * 0.45, content_width * 0.55] ts = [ ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,0), GREEN), ("ROWPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ("TOPPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ("GRID", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#A5D6A7")), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, GREEN), ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ] for i in range(1, len(data)): bg = GREEN_LIGHT if i % 2 == 1 else WHITE ts.append(("BACKGROUND", (0, i), (-1, i), bg)) t = Table(data, colWidths=col, repeatRows=1) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t # ── IMAGE + CAPTION ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def image_block(): caption = Paragraph( "<i>Fig: Normal FFA (Wills Eye Manual) — Note bright optic disc, retinal vasculature, " "and the foveal dark spot (foveal hypofluorescence) at centre-left.</i>", ParagraphStyle("ImgCaption", fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8.5, textColor=GREY_TEXT, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=12)) if has_img: img_row = [[ffa_img, caption]] t = Table(img_row, colWidths=[7.5*cm, content_width - 8*cm]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ("VALIGN", (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"), ("LEFTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ("BOX", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#B0C4DE")), ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), GREY_LIGHT), ])) return t else: return Paragraph("[Normal FFA image unavailable]", small_style) # ── BUILD STORY ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── story = [] # Title story.append(title_block()) story.append(Spacer(1, 6*mm)) # Principle & Physics story.append(section_header("1. PRINCIPLE & PHYSICS")) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(principle_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # Blood-Retinal Barriers story.append(section_header("2. BLOOD-RETINAL BARRIERS (BRB)", bg=DARK_BLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(brb_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # Phases story.append(section_header("3. ANGIOGRAPHIC PHASES", bg=TEAL)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph( "Fluorescein enters via the ophthalmic artery → short posterior ciliary arteries " "(choroid) → central retinal artery (retina). Images taken at <b>1–2 sec intervals</b> initially.", body_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 2*mm)) story.append(phases_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph( "<b>Tip:</b> AV transit time &lt;11 sec is normal. Prolonged arm-to-retina time (&gt;15 sec) " "suggests carotid artery disease or severe cardiac failure.", tip_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # Normal findings + image side by side story.append(section_header("4. NORMAL FINDINGS", bg=ORANGE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(image_block()) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(normal_findings_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # Adverse effects story.append(section_header("5. ADVERSE EFFECTS & CONTRAINDICATIONS", bg=GREEN)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(adverse_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph( "<b>Contraindications:</b> Severe fluorescein allergy (absolute). Relative: pregnancy, " "renal failure (lower dose), moderate-severe asthma, significant cardiac disease. " "<b>Iodine/seafood allergy is NOT a contraindication.</b>", body_style)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # MCQ story.append(section_header("6. HIGH-YIELD PG MCQ POINTS", bg=RED)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(mcq_table()) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # Footer note footer = Paragraph( "Reference: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 568–590 • Wills Eye Manual pp. 1100–1102", ParagraphStyle("Footer", fontName="Helvetica-Oblique", fontSize=8, textColor=GREY_TEXT, alignment=TA_CENTER)) story.append(hr(color=GREY_TEXT, thickness=0.5)) story.append(footer) # ── Build PDF ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── doc.build(story) print("PDF created successfully:", OUTPUT) EOF

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1. Principle & PhysicsDye properties, excitation/emission wavelengths, protein binding, filters
2. Blood-Retinal BarriersOuter BRB (RPE tight junctions) vs Inner BRB (endothelial tight junctions), choriocapillaris fenestrations
3. Angiographic PhasesAll 6 phases with exact timings and what is seen — colour-coded teal table
4. Normal FindingsNormal FFA photograph + table covering arm-to-retina time, AV transit, FAZ, foveal dark spot, disc, choroid, RPE
5. Adverse EffectsFull table with frequencies (nausea 10%, anaphylaxis 1:2000, death 1:220,000) + contraindications
6. PG MCQ Points15 high-yield Q&A pairs (wavelengths, timings, FAZ size, BRB anatomy, phases)

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Macular Hole (Full-Thickness Macular Hole - FTMH)

Reference: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. (pp. 611-629) + Wills Eye Manual

Overview

  • Definition: Full-thickness dehiscence of all retinal layers from ILM to RPE at the fovea
  • Prevalence: ~3:1000
  • Most common in: Females aged 60-70 years
  • Bilaterality: ~30% are bilateral at presentation; risk to fellow eye is ~10% within 5 years (less if PVD already present)

Aetiology

The primary mechanism is vitreomacular traction (VMT):
  • Normally, PVD proceeds gradually separating vitreous from the macula
  • If vitreous cortex remains attached to the fovea while detaching from perifoveal area → anomalous PVD → anteroposterior traction on fovea
  • Progressive traction → VMT → macular hole formation
Other causes:
  • High myopia (can also lead to macular retinal detachment)
  • Blunt ocular trauma
  • CME (cystoid macular oedema)

Classification

Gass Classification (Clinical - Older, still in use for MCQs)

StageNameFeatures
1aImpending hole / VMTYellow spot at fovea; flattening of foveal depression; no true hole
1bOccult hole / VMAYellow ring; foveal detachment; inner layers separate from photoreceptors
2Early FTMHSmall full-thickness hole <400 μm; central, eccentric, or crescent-shaped; posterior hyaloid still attached
3Full-thickness holeFTMH ≥400 μm; cuff of subretinal fluid (SRF); no PVD (hyaloid attached)
4Full-thickness holeFTMH with cuff of SRF; complete PVD present (Weiss ring visible)

IVTS (International Vitreomacular Traction Study) Classification - OCT-based (Newer)

CategorySizeVMT Status
VMA-Vitreous attached to fovea, no distortion of foveal contour
VMT-Foveal contour distorted, no full-thickness hole
Small FTMH + VMT<250 μm-
Medium FTMH + VMT250-400 μm-
Large FTMH>400 μmWith or without VMT
Note: Size measured at the narrowest point on OCT.

Clinical Photo (Kanski Fig. 14.49A)

Fundus photo showing macular hole - Kanski
Fig. 14.49A - Fundus appearance of Stage 1b macular hole showing yellowish ring at fovea

Symptoms

  • Central visual loss (impairment of central vision in one eye)
  • Metamorphopsia (distortion)
  • May be asymptomatic initially - noticed when fellow eye occluded or at routine sight test
  • Symptoms absent or mild before full-thickness lesion develops (stage 1)

Investigations

1. Amsler Grid

  • Non-specific central distortion (not a scotoma)

2. Watzke-Allen Test

  • Narrow slit beam projected vertically and horizontally over the hole centre (using fundus contact lens)
  • Positive (macular hole): Beam appears thinned or broken
  • Negative (pseudohole/other): Distorted beam of uniform thickness

3. OCT (Key Investigation)

  • Investigation of choice for diagnosis AND staging
  • Shows dynamic nature of pathology
  • Can distinguish: FTMH vs lamellar hole vs pseudohole
  • Findings:
    • Stage 1: VMT with foveal cyst/schisis
    • Stage 2: Small FTMH, operculum attached to posterior hyaloid
    • Stage 3/4: FTMH with cystic spaces, operculum (may be "pseudo-operculum")
    • Resolved hole: tiny focal IS/OS junction deficit on OCT
TIP (Kanski): OCT is key to confirmation of diagnosis and staging. FFA is NOT needed.

4. FFA

  • Shows early, well-defined window defect (hyperfluorescence) at fovea
  • OCT has replaced FFA for this condition

5. Fundus Autofluorescence (FAF)

  • Stage 2: Punctate fluorescence
  • Stages 3 & 4: Markedly hyperfluorescent foveolar spot

Differential Diagnosis

ConditionKey Distinguishing Feature
Pseudohole (ERM)No loss of foveal tissue; ERM/ILM sheen visible; Watzke-Allen negative
Lamellar holePartial thickness only; not as red; no surrounding grey halo; OCT shows intact outer retina
CME (cystoid)Intraretinal cysts; no full-thickness defect; underlying cause (uveitis, post-op)
Solar retinopathySmall yellow/red lesion + fine grey pigment; history of sun gazing
Adult vitelliform dystrophyBilateral; yellowish subfoveal material; ERG/EOG abnormal
CSCRSubretinal fluid; younger males; OCT shows neurosensory detachment
Subfoveal drusenScattered yellow deposits; no full-thickness defect

Treatment

Stage 1 (VMT / Impending)

  • Observation - ~50% resolve with spontaneous vitreo-foveolar separation
  • Ocriplasmin (pharmacological vitreolysis): Suitable for small early-stage holes with VMT
    • Intravitreal injection; enzymatically dissolves fibronectin and laminin at VMT site

Stage 2 and above (FTMH)

  • Surgery considered for Stage 2 or greater

Surgical Technique (Vitrectomy)

Three key steps:
  1. Vitrectomy + induction of total PVD if not already present (relieves VMT)
  2. ILM peeling - facilitated by vital dye staining (e.g. brilliant blue, indocyanine green)
  3. Gas tamponade (SF6 or C3F8 gas)
Post-operative positioning:
  • Face-down positioning: 8 hours daily for 5 days
  • Extensive positioning not required with modern techniques

Results of Surgery

OutcomeResult
Hole closure rateMost cases
Visual improvement (over months)80-90% of eyes
Final VA ≥ 6/12~65%
Visual worseningUp to 10%
Best results: Smaller holes present for <6 months before surgery.

Intravitreal Gas/Air Injection

  • Preliminary studies suggest closure may follow a small bolus of intravitreal gas
  • Emerging alternative to vitrectomy for selected cases

Vitreomacular Traction (VMT) - Related Entity

TermDefinition
VMA (Vitreomacular Adhesion)Vitreous attached within 3 mm of central macula; no foveal distortion; usually dynamic, may not progress
VMT (Vitreomacular Traction)VMA + foveal distortion/structural changes on OCT
Focal VMA/VMT≤1500 μm diameter
Broad VMA/VMT>1500 μm
VMT may be isolated (no other macular disease) or concurrent (associated with AMD, RVO, DR).

High-Yield PG MCQ Summary

PointAnswer
Most common age/sexFemales, 60-70 years
Bilateral presentation~30%
Risk to fellow eye (5 years)~10% (less if PVD present)
Primary mechanismVitreomacular traction (VMT)
Stage 1 spontaneous resolution~50%
Investigation of choiceOCT
Watzke-Allen test in macular holeBeam thinned or broken
FFA findingWindow defect (early, well-defined)
FAF in stage 3/4Hyperfluorescent foveolar spot
Surgery indicationStage 2 or greater
Surgery stepsVitrectomy + ILM peeling + gas tamponade
ILM staining dyeBrilliant blue / ICG
Post-op positioningFace-down 8 hrs/day for 5 days
Success rate (hole closure + VA improvement)80-90% visual improvement; 65% achieve ≥6/12
Best surgical outcome predictorSmaller hole, <6 months duration
Ocriplasmin mechanismDissolves fibronectin + laminin at VMT site
Size classification (IVTS)Small <250 μm, Medium 250-400 μm, Large >400 μm
Old Gass Stage 3 vs 4Stage 3 = no PVD; Stage 4 = complete PVD (Weiss ring)
Pseudohole vs true hole distinctionOCT (no tissue loss in pseudohole); Watzke-Allen
Partial thickness =Lamellar hole (not full-thickness macular hole)
Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology, 10th Ed., pp. 611-629; Wills Eye Manual pp. 867-869

Create a visual macular hole staging diagram (Gass vs IVTS classification)

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mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf && python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyArrowPatch, FancyBboxPatch, Arc, Wedge import matplotlib.patheffects as pe import numpy as np # ── Canvas ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── fig = plt.figure(figsize=(20, 26), facecolor='#0D1B2A') fig.subplots_adjust(left=0, right=1, top=1, bottom=0) ax = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax.set_xlim(0, 20) ax.set_ylim(0, 26) ax.axis('off') # ── Palette ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── C = { 'bg': '#0D1B2A', 'panel': '#132338', 'accent1': '#1A7CC2', # blue 'accent2': '#17A589', # teal 'accent3': '#E67E22', # orange 'accent4': '#8E44AD', # purple 'gass_hdr': '#1A5276', 'ivts_hdr': '#1A5E20', 'gass_bg': '#1B3A5C', 'ivts_bg': '#1B4820', 'text': '#ECF0F1', 'subtext': '#AEB6BF', 'yellow': '#F1C40F', 'red': '#E74C3C', 'green': '#27AE60', 'white': '#FFFFFF', 'retina_n': '#C0A882', # normal retina 'retina_h': '#8B6E55', # retina darker 'vitreous': '#1A4570', # vitreous 'vit_face': '#2E6DA4', # posterior hyaloid 'srf': '#5DADE2', # subretinal fluid 'vmtline': '#E74C3C', # traction line 'rpe': '#6E3B1A', # RPE } # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TITLE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ title_box = FancyBboxPatch((0.2, 24.6), 19.6, 1.2, boxstyle="round,pad=0.1", facecolor='#1A2F47', edgecolor=C['accent1'], lw=2) ax.add_patch(title_box) ax.text(10, 25.35, 'MACULAR HOLE STAGING DIAGRAM', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=22, fontweight='bold', color=C['white'], fontfamily='DejaVu Sans') ax.text(10, 24.9, 'Gass Classification (Clinical) vs IVTS Classification (OCT-based)', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=13, color=C['accent2']) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # CROSS-SECTION DRAWING HELPER # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ def draw_retina_cross_section(ax, cx, cy, w=2.6, h=0.9, stage=None): """ Draw a stylised retinal cross-section for a given macular hole stage. cx, cy = centre of diagram stage: 'normal','1a','1b','2','3','4','vma','vmt','small','medium','large' """ rx = cx - w/2 # --- RPE layer (bottom dark brown bar) --- rpe = mpatches.Rectangle((rx, cy - h/2 - 0.15), w, 0.15, facecolor=C['rpe'], edgecolor='#3D1A08', lw=0.5) ax.add_patch(rpe) # --- Retina (orange-tan layer) --- # Build retina as two halves with foveal dip (or hole) retina_pts_x = np.linspace(rx, rx+w, 60) if stage == 'normal': # Normal foveal pit dip = 0.22 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.12)) retina_top = cy - h/2 + dip + 0.38 ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2, retina_top, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.plot(retina_pts_x, retina_top, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) # vitreous ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, retina_top, cy + h/2 + 0.5, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.35, zorder=1) # Posterior hyaloid (attached everywhere) ax.plot([rx, rx+w], [cy + h/2 + 0.4, cy + h/2 + 0.4], color=C['vit_face'], lw=2.5, linestyle='-', zorder=3) elif stage == '1a': # VMT - vitreous still attached at fovea, pulling up, cyst forming dip = 0.1 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.12)) retina_top = cy - h/2 + 0.38 + dip # cyst: slight upward bulge at centre cyst = 0.12 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.04)) retina_top += cyst ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2, retina_top, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.plot(retina_pts_x, retina_top, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) # Yellow spot indicator ax.plot(cx, cy - h/2 + 0.4, 'o', color=C['yellow'], ms=8, zorder=5) # Vitreous ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, retina_top, cy + h/2 + 0.5, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.35, zorder=1) # Posterior hyaloid with VMT attachment (V-shape pull) hx = [rx, cx - 0.3, cx, cx + 0.3, rx+w] hy_top = cy + h/2 + 0.4 fovea_y = retina_top[30] + 0.05 hy = [hy_top, hy_top - 0.15, fovea_y, hy_top - 0.15, hy_top] ax.plot(hx, hy, color=C['vmtline'], lw=2.5, zorder=4) # traction arrow ax.annotate('', xy=(cx, fovea_y + 0.25), xytext=(cx, fovea_y - 0.01), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='<-', color=C['vmtline'], lw=1.5)) elif stage == '1b': # Foveal detachment - small cystic space, yellowish ring dip = 0.05 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.15)) retina_top = cy - h/2 + 0.38 + dip # schisis/cyst cavity in outer retina schisis_depth = 0.18 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.07)) inner_split = cy - h/2 + 0.2 + schisis_depth ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2, inner_split, color=C['retina_h'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, inner_split, retina_top, color='#3D85C0', alpha=0.5, zorder=3) # cyst fluid ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, retina_top, retina_top + 0.08, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=4) ax.plot(retina_pts_x, retina_top + 0.08, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) # Yellow ring ring = plt.Circle((cx, cy - h/2 + 0.38), 0.22, fill=False, edgecolor=C['yellow'], lw=2.5, zorder=6) ax.add_patch(ring) # Vitreous + VMT ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, retina_top + 0.08, cy + h/2 + 0.5, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.35, zorder=1) hx = [rx, cx - 0.35, cx, cx + 0.35, rx+w] hy_top = cy + h/2 + 0.4 fovea_y = retina_top[30] + 0.1 hy = [hy_top, hy_top - 0.12, fovea_y, hy_top - 0.12, hy_top] ax.plot(hx, hy, color=C['vmtline'], lw=2.5, zorder=5) elif stage in ('2', 'small', 'medium'): hole_w = 0.18 if stage == '2' else (0.22 if stage == 'small' else 0.32) # Retina with hole left_x = retina_pts_x[retina_pts_x < (cx - hole_w/2)] right_x = retina_pts_x[retina_pts_x > (cx + hole_w/2)] for seg_x in [left_x, right_x]: seg_top = cy - h/2 + 0.38 + 0.05 * np.exp(-((seg_x - cx)**2)/0.15) ax.fill_between(seg_x, cy - h/2, seg_top, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.plot(seg_x, seg_top, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) # Hole gap (dark) ax.fill_between([cx - hole_w/2, cx + hole_w/2], cy - h/2, cy - h/2 + 0.38, color='#0D1B2A', zorder=3) # SRF under hole (small amount) srf = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, cy - h/2 - 0.05), hole_w * 1.6, 0.12, facecolor=C['srf'], alpha=0.6, zorder=2) ax.add_patch(srf) # Operculum (flap above hole) op = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, cy + h/2 + 0.1), hole_w * 1.0, 0.1, facecolor=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.8, edgecolor='#8B6E55', lw=0.8, zorder=4) ax.add_patch(op) # Vitreous ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2 + 0.38, cy + h/2 + 0.5, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.25, zorder=1) # Posterior hyaloid still attached (VMT) for stage 2/small/medium hx = [rx, cx - 0.4, cx - hole_w/2 - 0.02, cx + hole_w/2 + 0.02, cx + 0.4, rx+w] hy_top = cy + h/2 + 0.4 hy = [hy_top, hy_top - 0.05, cy - h/2 + 0.38, cy - h/2 + 0.38, hy_top - 0.05, hy_top] ax.plot(hx, hy, color=C['vmtline'], lw=2.5, zorder=5) elif stage in ('3', '4', 'large'): hole_w = 0.45 left_x = retina_pts_x[retina_pts_x < (cx - hole_w/2)] right_x = retina_pts_x[retina_pts_x > (cx + hole_w/2)] for seg_x in [left_x, right_x]: seg_top = cy - h/2 + 0.38 + 0.04 * np.exp(-((seg_x - cx)**2)/0.2) ax.fill_between(seg_x, cy - h/2, seg_top, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.plot(seg_x, seg_top, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) ax.fill_between([cx - hole_w/2, cx + hole_w/2], cy - h/2, cy - h/2 + 0.38, color='#0D1B2A', zorder=3) # Large SRF cuff srf = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, cy - h/2 - 0.1), hole_w * 2.0, 0.2, facecolor=C['srf'], alpha=0.55, zorder=2) ax.add_patch(srf) # Operculum (free-floating) op_y = cy + h/2 + (0.3 if stage in ('3','large') else 0.55) op = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, op_y), hole_w * 0.9, 0.12, facecolor=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.8, edgecolor='#8B6E55', lw=0.8, zorder=5) ax.add_patch(op) # Vitreous ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2 + 0.38, cy + h/2 + 0.65, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.25, zorder=1) # Posterior hyaloid: if stage == '3': # still partially attached (no PVD) ax.plot([rx, rx+w], [cy + h/2 + 0.2, cy + h/2 + 0.2], color=C['vit_face'], lw=2.5, linestyle='--', zorder=4) else: # complete PVD - hyaloid detached high up ax.plot([rx, rx+w], [cy + h/2 + 0.5, cy + h/2 + 0.5], color=C['vit_face'], lw=2.5, linestyle='-', zorder=4) # Weiss ring indicator ax.text(cx, cy + h/2 + 0.65, 'Weiss ring', ha='center', va='bottom', fontsize=7, color=C['vit_face'], style='italic') elif stage == 'vma': # Same as normal but with small attachment dot dip = 0.22 * np.exp(-((retina_pts_x - cx)**2) / (0.12)) retina_top = cy - h/2 + dip + 0.38 ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, cy - h/2, retina_top, color=C['retina_n'], alpha=0.9, zorder=2) ax.plot(retina_pts_x, retina_top, color='#8B6E55', lw=1) ax.fill_between(retina_pts_x, retina_top, cy + h/2 + 0.5, color=C['vitreous'], alpha=0.35, zorder=1) # Posterior hyaloid with small attachment at fovea ax.plot([rx, cx - 0.5], [cy + h/2 + 0.4, cy + h/2 + 0.4], color=C['vit_face'], lw=2.5, zorder=3) ax.plot([cx + 0.5, rx+w], [cy + h/2 + 0.4, cy + h/2 + 0.4], color=C['vit_face'], lw=2.5, zorder=3) # attached segment (green dot) fovea_top = retina_top[30] ax.plot([cx - 0.45, cx + 0.45], [cy + h/2 + 0.4, cy + h/2 + 0.4], color=C['green'], lw=3, zorder=4) ax.annotate('', xy=(cx, fovea_top + 0.02), xytext=(cx, cy + h/2 + 0.39), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='-', color=C['green'], lw=1.5)) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # SECTION HEADERS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # Left: Gass | Right: IVTS # Divider line ax.plot([10, 10], [1.0, 24.4], color=C['accent1'], lw=1.5, alpha=0.5, linestyle='--') # Gass header gass_hdr = FancyBboxPatch((0.2, 22.8), 9.4, 1.4, boxstyle="round,pad=0.15", facecolor=C['gass_hdr'], edgecolor=C['accent1'], lw=1.5) ax.add_patch(gass_hdr) ax.text(4.9, 23.65, 'GASS CLASSIFICATION', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=15, fontweight='bold', color=C['white']) ax.text(4.9, 23.15, 'Clinical (Ophthalmoscopy-based)', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=10, color=C['accent2']) # IVTS header ivts_hdr = FancyBboxPatch((10.4, 22.8), 9.4, 1.4, boxstyle="round,pad=0.15", facecolor=C['ivts_hdr'], edgecolor=C['accent2'], lw=1.5) ax.add_patch(ivts_hdr) ax.text(15.1, 23.65, 'IVTS CLASSIFICATION', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=15, fontweight='bold', color=C['white']) ax.text(15.1, 23.15, 'OCT-based (International VMT Study Group)', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=10, color=C['accent2']) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # LEGEND (bottom) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ legend_y = 1.35 legend_items = [ (C['retina_n'], 'Retina (neurosensory)'), (C['rpe'], 'RPE'), (C['srf'], 'Subretinal fluid (SRF)'), (C['vit_face'], 'Posterior hyaloid / vitreous face'), (C['vmtline'], 'VMT traction / attached hyaloid'), (C['yellow'], 'Yellow spot/ring'), (C['vitreous'], 'Vitreous'), ] leg_x = 0.5 for color, label in legend_items: rect = mpatches.Rectangle((leg_x, legend_y - 0.15), 0.5, 0.3, facecolor=color, alpha=0.9, edgecolor='none') ax.add_patch(rect) ax.text(leg_x + 0.65, legend_y, label, va='center', fontsize=8.5, color=C['subtext']) leg_x += 2.78 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # GASS STAGES (left side, 5 rows) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ gass_stages = [ ('Normal', 'normal', None, ['Normal foveal pit', 'Vitreous attached', 'No pathology']), ('Stage 1a\n"Impending"', '1a', '#F1C40F', ['Yellow spot at fovea', 'VMT present', 'Foveal flattening', 'Inner–outer retina split']), ('Stage 1b\n"Occult"', '1b', '#E67E22', ['Yellow ring at fovea', 'Foveal detachment', 'Cystic schisis cavity', 'VMT present']), ('Stage 2\n"Early FTMH"', '2', '#E74C3C', ['FTMH < 400 µm', 'Hyaloid still attached', 'Central/eccentric', 'Operculum visible']), ('Stage 3\n"FTMH, no PVD"', '3', '#8E44AD', ['FTMH ≥ 400 µm', 'Cuff of SRF', 'NO PVD (hyaloid attached)', 'Free operculum']), ('Stage 4\n"FTMH + PVD"', '4', '#2E86C1', ['FTMH ≥ 400 µm', 'Cuff of SRF', 'Complete PVD present', 'Weiss ring visible']), ] row_h = 3.55 start_y = 22.35 for i, (label, stage_key, color, features) in enumerate(gass_stages): cy_row = start_y - i * row_h - row_h/2 + 0.1 # Panel background panel_col = C['gass_bg'] if i % 2 == 0 else '#16304D' panel = FancyBboxPatch((0.2, cy_row - 1.55), 9.4, row_h - 0.1, boxstyle="round,pad=0.08", facecolor=panel_col, edgecolor='#2E5A8A', lw=0.8, alpha=0.7) ax.add_patch(panel) # Stage label lbl_col = color if color else C['green'] ax.text(1.3, cy_row + 1.3, label, va='top', ha='center', fontsize=11, fontweight='bold', color=lbl_col, multialignment='center') # Cross-section diagram draw_retina_cross_section(ax, 3.8, cy_row + 0.1, w=2.8, h=0.85, stage=stage_key) # Feature bullets bx, by = 5.8, cy_row + 1.2 for feat in features: ax.text(bx, by, f'• {feat}', va='top', fontsize=9.2, color=C['text']) by -= 0.48 # Separator line if i < len(gass_stages) - 1: ax.plot([0.4, 9.4], [cy_row - 1.55, cy_row - 1.55], color='#2E5A8A', lw=0.6, alpha=0.5) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # IVTS CLASSIFICATION (right side) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ivts_stages = [ ('VMA\nVitreomacular Adhesion', 'vma', C['green'], ['Vitreous attached at fovea ≤3 mm', 'NO foveal distortion', 'Focal: ≤1500 µm', 'Broad: >1500 µm', 'Usually dynamic/resolves']), ('VMT\nVitreomacular Traction', '1a', C['accent3'], ['VMA + foveal distortion on OCT', 'No full-thickness hole', 'Focal: ≤1500 µm', 'Broad: >1500 µm', '≡ Gass Stage 1a/1b']), ('Small FTMH + VMT\n(<250 µm)', 'small', '#E74C3C', ['Full-thickness hole < 250 µm', 'Measured at narrowest point', 'VMT present', '≡ Gass Stage 2 (small)']), ('Medium FTMH + VMT\n(250–400 µm)', 'medium', '#C0392B', ['Full-thickness hole 250–400 µm', 'Measured at narrowest point', 'VMT present', '≡ Gass Stage 2 (medium)']), ('Large FTMH\n(>400 µm)', 'large', '#8E44AD', ['Full-thickness hole > 400 µm', 'With or without VMT', '≡ Gass Stage 3 / Stage 4', 'Poorest prognosis']), ] row_h2 = 4.24 start_y2 = 22.35 for i, (label, stage_key, color, features) in enumerate(ivts_stages): cy_row = start_y2 - i * row_h2 - row_h2/2 + 0.1 panel_col = C['ivts_bg'] if i % 2 == 0 else '#163A1F' panel = FancyBboxPatch((10.4, cy_row - 1.85), 9.4, row_h2 - 0.1, boxstyle="round,pad=0.08", facecolor=panel_col, edgecolor='#1E8449', lw=0.8, alpha=0.7) ax.add_patch(panel) ax.text(11.6, cy_row + 1.6, label, va='top', ha='center', fontsize=10.5, fontweight='bold', color=color, multialignment='center') draw_retina_cross_section(ax, 14.1, cy_row + 0.1, w=2.8, h=0.85, stage=stage_key) bx, by = 15.9, cy_row + 1.55 for feat in features: ax.text(bx, by, f'• {feat}', va='top', fontsize=9.2, color=C['text']) by -= 0.46 if i < len(ivts_stages) - 1: ax.plot([10.6, 19.6], [cy_row - 1.85, cy_row - 1.85], color='#1E8449', lw=0.6, alpha=0.5) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # COMPARISON ARROW (middle connector) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ax.annotate('', xy=(10.35, 17.5), xytext=(9.65, 17.5), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='<->', color=C['accent1'], lw=2.5)) ax.text(10.0, 17.65, 'Compare', ha='center', va='bottom', fontsize=8, color=C['accent1'], style='italic') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # BOTTOM NOTE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ note_box = FancyBboxPatch((0.2, 1.65), 19.6, 0.9, boxstyle="round,pad=0.1", facecolor='#1A2F47', edgecolor=C['accent3'], lw=1.2) ax.add_patch(note_box) ax.text(10, 2.12, 'KEY: OCT is the investigation of choice for staging (replaces FFA). ' 'Watzke-Allen test: beam thinned/broken = FTMH. ' 'Ocriplasmin for VMT/small FTMH.', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=9, color=C['text']) # Source ax.text(10, 0.5, 'Source: Kanski\'s Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · Wills Eye Manual · IVTS Group Classification', ha='center', va='center', fontsize=8.5, color=C['subtext'], style='italic') plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Macular_Hole_Staging.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor='#0D1B2A') plt.close() print("Done") PYEOF

Running Command

ls -lh /tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Macular_Hole_Staging.png

Your diagram is ready:

Macular Hole Staging

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What the diagram includes:
Left column - Gass Classification (6 rows):
  • Normal fovea (reference)
  • Stage 1a - VMT with yellow spot + traction arrow
  • Stage 1b - Yellow ring + cystic schisis cavity
  • Stage 2 - Small FTMH (<400 µm) + operculum + attached hyaloid
  • Stage 3 - Large FTMH + SRF cuff + no PVD (dashed hyaloid)
  • Stage 4 - Large FTMH + SRF cuff + complete PVD (Weiss ring label)
Right column - IVTS Classification (5 rows):
  • VMA - Attached hyaloid, no distortion
  • VMT - Traction with foveal distortion
  • Small FTMH + VMT (<250 µm)
  • Medium FTMH + VMT (250-400 µm)
  • Large FTMH (>400 µm)
Each row has a cross-section retinal diagram drawn to scale showing the RPE, neurosensory retina, posterior hyaloid/vitreous, SRF, operculum, and VMT traction lines - with bullet-point clinical features alongside. A colour-coded legend runs at the bottom.

Generate a PDF combining all macular hole diagrams and reference text

Running Command

ls -lh /tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/

Running Command

python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm from reportlab.platypus import (SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable, KeepTogether, PageBreak) from reportlab.platypus import Image as RLImage from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_JUSTIFY OUTPUT = "/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Macular_Hole_Complete_Reference.pdf" W, H = A4 doc = SimpleDocTemplate( OUTPUT, pagesize=A4, leftMargin=1.8*cm, rightMargin=1.8*cm, topMargin=1.8*cm, bottomMargin=1.8*cm, title="Macular Hole – Complete Reference", author="Kanski 10th Ed / Wills Eye Manual" ) CW = W - 3.6*cm # content width # ── Colours ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── DARK = colors.HexColor("#0D1B2A") NAVY = colors.HexColor("#1A3A5C") BLUE = colors.HexColor("#2E6DA4") LBLUE = colors.HexColor("#D6E8F7") TEAL = colors.HexColor("#17A589") TEAL_L = colors.HexColor("#D0F0EB") ORANGE = colors.HexColor("#E67E22") ORANGE_L = colors.HexColor("#FDE9D1") RED = colors.HexColor("#C0392B") RED_L = colors.HexColor("#FDEDEC") PURPLE = colors.HexColor("#7D3C98") PURPLE_L = colors.HexColor("#F4ECF7") GREEN = colors.HexColor("#1E8449") GREEN_L = colors.HexColor("#E9F7EF") YELLOW = colors.HexColor("#B7950B") YELLOW_L = colors.HexColor("#FEF9E7") GREY = colors.HexColor("#566573") GREY_L = colors.HexColor("#F2F3F4") WHITE = colors.white BLACK = colors.HexColor("#1C2833") # ── Styles ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── def S(name, **kw): base = kw.pop('base', 'Normal') d = dict(fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=10, leading=14, textColor=BLACK, spaceAfter=3) d.update(kw) return ParagraphStyle(name, **d) title_s = S('T', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=20, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=2, leading=26) sub_s = S('Sub',fontName='Helvetica', fontSize=11, textColor=colors.HexColor("#AED6F1"), alignment=TA_CENTER) src_s = S('Src',fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', fontSize=8.5, textColor=colors.HexColor("#85C1E9"), alignment=TA_CENTER) h1_s = S('H1', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=13, textColor=WHITE, leading=17, leftIndent=6) h2_s = S('H2', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=11, textColor=NAVY, spaceBefore=5, spaceAfter=2) body_s = S('Bo', fontSize=9.5, leading=14, alignment=TA_JUSTIFY) bullet_s = S('Bu', fontSize=9.5, leading=14, leftIndent=12) tip_s = S('Ti', fontName='Helvetica-Oblique', fontSize=9.5, textColor=TEAL, leftIndent=8, leading=13) cell_h = S('CH', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=9.5, textColor=WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=13) cell_b = S('CB', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=9, textColor=NAVY, leading=12) cell_n = S('CN', fontSize=9, leading=12) mcq_a = S('MA', fontName='Helvetica-Bold', fontSize=9, textColor=RED, leading=12) small_s = S('Sm', fontSize=8, textColor=GREY, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=11) def sec_hdr(txt, bg=BLUE): t = Table([[Paragraph(txt, h1_s)]], colWidths=[CW]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1), bg), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 7),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 7), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 10), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1), 0.6, colors.HexColor("#0D2744")), ])) return t def hr(c=BLUE, t=0.8): return HRFlowable(width='100%', thickness=t, color=c, spaceAfter=4, spaceBefore=4) def grid_table(data, cols, hdr_bg=BLUE, alt1=LBLUE, alt2=WHITE, bold_col0=True): formatted = [] for ri, row in enumerate(data): frow = [] for ci, cell in enumerate(row): if ri == 0: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell), cell_h)) elif ci == 0 and bold_col0: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell), cell_b)) else: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell), cell_n)) formatted.append(frow) t = Table(formatted, colWidths=cols, repeatRows=1) ts = [ ('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,0), hdr_bg), ('GRID',(0,0),(-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#B0C4DE")), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1), 0.8, hdr_bg), ('VALIGN',(0,0),(-1,-1),'MIDDLE'), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5), ] for i in range(1, len(data)): ts.append(('BACKGROUND',(0,i),(-1,i), alt1 if i%2==1 else alt2)) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t def mcq_table(data): fmt = [[Paragraph('MCQ POINT', cell_h), Paragraph('ANSWER', cell_h)]] for q, a in data: fmt.append([Paragraph(q, cell_n), Paragraph(a, mcq_a)]) t = Table(fmt, colWidths=[CW*0.58, CW*0.42], repeatRows=1) ts = [ ('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,0), RED), ('GRID',(0,0),(-1,-1), 0.4, colors.HexColor("#F1948A")), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1), 0.8, RED), ('VALIGN',(0,0),(-1,-1),'MIDDLE'), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 5), ] for i in range(1, len(fmt)): ts.append(('BACKGROUND',(0,i),(-1,i), RED_L if i%2==1 else WHITE)) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)) return t def info_box(text, bg=YELLOW_L, border=YELLOW): t = Table([[Paragraph(text, tip_s)]], colWidths=[CW]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1), bg), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1), 1, border), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 6),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 6), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 10), ])) return t # ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story = [] # ── PAGE 1: TITLE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── title_tbl = Table([ [Paragraph('MACULAR HOLE', title_s)], [Paragraph('Complete PG Ophthalmology Reference', sub_s)], [Paragraph('Kanski\'s Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. (pp. 611–629) · Wills Eye Manual (pp. 867–869)', src_s)], ], colWidths=[CW]) title_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1), DARK), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 9),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 9), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1), 10), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1), 1.2, BLUE), ])) story.append(title_tbl) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # ── SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('1. OVERVIEW & EPIDEMIOLOGY')) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) overview = [ ['Parameter', 'Detail'], ['Definition', 'Full-thickness dehiscence of ALL retinal layers (ILM → RPE) at the fovea'], ['Prevalence', '~3 per 1000'], ['Peak age/sex', 'Females aged 60–70 years (most common)'], ['Bilaterality', '~30% bilateral at presentation'], ['Fellow eye risk', '~10% within 5 years (reduced if PVD already present)'], ['Primary mechanism', 'Vitreomacular traction (VMT) — anomalous PVD'], ['Other causes', 'High myopia, blunt trauma, CME'], ] story.append(grid_table(overview, [3.5*cm, CW-3.5*cm], hdr_bg=NAVY, alt1=LBLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 2: GASS CLASSIFICATION ─────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('2. GASS CLASSIFICATION (Clinical / Ophthalmoscopy)', bg=colors.HexColor("#1A5276"))) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph( 'The original Gass staging is based on careful clinical examination and is still widely used in PG examinations.', body_s)) story.append(Spacer(1, 2*mm)) gass_data = [ ['Stage', 'Name', 'Size', 'Key Features'], ['1a', 'Impending hole\n(VMT)', '—', 'Yellow spot at fovea · Foveal flattening · VMT present · Inner–outer retina split · Posterior hyaloid attached'], ['1b', 'Occult hole\n(VMA)', '—', 'Yellow RING at fovea · Foveal detachment · Cystic schisis cavity · VMT present'], ['2', 'Early FTMH', '<400 µm', 'Small full-thickness hole · Central/eccentric/crescent · Posterior hyaloid STILL attached · Operculum visible · Progresses in nearly all'], ['3', 'FTMH, no PVD', '≥400 µm', 'Full-thickness hole · Cuff of SRF · NO PVD (hyaloid attached) · Free-floating operculum'], ['4', 'FTMH + PVD', '≥400 µm', 'Full-thickness hole · Cuff of SRF · Complete PVD present · Weiss ring visible'], ] story.append(grid_table(gass_data, [1.2*cm, 2.8*cm, 2.0*cm, CW-6.0*cm], hdr_bg=colors.HexColor("#1A5276"), alt1=LBLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(info_box( 'TIP: Stage 1 = no true hole (impending); Stage 2 = first true FTMH (<400 µm); ' 'Stages 3 & 4 differ ONLY in PVD status. ~50% of Stage 1 resolve spontaneously.', bg=LBLUE, border=BLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 3: IVTS CLASSIFICATION ─────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('3. IVTS CLASSIFICATION (OCT-based — Current Standard)', bg=GREEN)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph( 'The International Vitreomacular Traction Study (IVTS) Group classification uses OCT measurements ' 'and replaces Gass staging as the contemporary standard. Size is measured at the <b>narrowest point</b> on OCT.', body_s)) story.append(Spacer(1, 2*mm)) ivts_data = [ ['IVTS Category', 'Size', 'VMT?', 'Gass Equiv.', 'Key Features'], ['VMA\n(Vitreomacular Adhesion)', '—', 'Attached\nno distortion', '—', 'Vitreous within 3 mm · Focal ≤1500 µm; Broad >1500 µm · No foveal changes · Usually resolves'], ['VMT\n(Vitreomacular Traction)', '—', 'Present +\ndistortion', '1a / 1b', 'Foveal contour distorted on OCT · No FTMH · May be isolated or concurrent (AMD, RVO, DR)'], ['Small FTMH + VMT', '<250 µm', 'Present', '2 (small)', 'Full-thickness hole · VMT present · Best surgical outcome'], ['Medium FTMH + VMT', '250–400 µm', 'Present', '2 (medium)', 'Full-thickness hole · VMT present · Good surgical outcome'], ['Large FTMH', '>400 µm', '± Present', '3 / 4', 'Full-thickness hole · With or without VMT · Poorest prognosis for closure'], ] story.append(grid_table(ivts_data, [3.0*cm, 1.5*cm, 1.8*cm, 2.0*cm, CW-8.3*cm], hdr_bg=GREEN, alt1=GREEN_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 4: STAGING DIAGRAM ──────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('4. STAGING DIAGRAM (Gass vs IVTS)', bg=PURPLE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) try: img = RLImage('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Macular_Hole_Staging.png', width=CW, height=CW * (26/20)) story.append(img) story.append(Paragraph( 'Fig: Retinal cross-section diagrams for each Gass stage (left) and IVTS category (right). ' 'RPE = brown; neurosensory retina = tan; SRF = blue; VMT traction = red; ' 'posterior hyaloid = blue line (solid = attached, dashed = partial).', small_s)) except Exception as e: story.append(Paragraph(f'[Diagram unavailable: {e}]', body_s)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── PAGE BREAK ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(PageBreak()) # ── SECTION 5: SYMPTOMS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('5. SYMPTOMS', bg=ORANGE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) for sym in [ '• <b>Central visual loss</b> — impaired central vision, may be first noticed when fellow eye occluded', '• <b>Metamorphopsia</b> — distortion of central vision', '• <b>Asymptomatic in early stages</b> (Stage 1) — may be found at routine sight test', '• Symptoms absent or mild before full-thickness lesion develops', ]: story.append(Paragraph(sym, bullet_s)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 6: INVESTIGATIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('6. INVESTIGATIONS', bg=NAVY)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) inv_data = [ ['Test', 'Finding in Macular Hole', 'Notes'], ['Amsler Grid', 'Non-specific central distortion (not a scotoma)', 'Poor specificity; does not distinguish from other macular pathology'], ['Watzke–Allen Test', 'Narrow slit beam appears THINNED or BROKEN', 'Pseudohole/other: distorted beam of uniform thickness. Use fundus contact lens.'], ['OCT\n(KEY investigation)', 'Full-thickness defect; dynamic staging; cystic changes; VMT; operculum', 'Investigation of choice for diagnosis AND staging. FFA NOT needed.'], ['FFA', 'Early well-defined WINDOW DEFECT (hyperfluorescence)', 'OCT has replaced FFA — no longer routinely required for macular hole'], ['FAF\n(Fundus Autofluorescence)', 'Stage 2: punctate fluorescence\nStages 3–4: hyperfluorescent foveolar spot', 'Useful for monitoring; not diagnostic alone'], ] story.append(grid_table(inv_data, [2.5*cm, 5.5*cm, CW-8.0*cm], hdr_bg=NAVY, alt1=LBLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(info_box( 'TIP (Kanski): OCT is key to confirmation of diagnosis and staging of macular hole. ' 'FFA is NOT required.', bg=LBLUE, border=BLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 7: DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS ──────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('7. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS', bg=TEAL)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) dd_data = [ ['Condition', 'Key Distinguishing Feature'], ['Pseudohole (ERM/macular pucker)', 'No loss of foveal tissue · ERM/ILM sheen · Watzke-Allen NEGATIVE · OCT: intact retina depth'], ['Lamellar hole', 'Partial thickness only · Less red · No surrounding grey halo · OCT: intact outer retina'], ['CME (Cystoid macular oedema)', 'Intraretinal cysts · No FTMH · Underlying cause (uveitis, post-op, DR)'], ['Solar retinopathy', 'Small yellow/red foveal lesion + fine grey pigment · History of sun gazing'], ['CSCR', 'Subretinal fluid · Younger males · Neurosensory detachment on OCT'], ['Adult vitelliform dystrophy', 'Bilateral · Yellowish subfoveal material · Abnormal ERG/EOG'], ['Subfoveal drusen', 'Scattered yellow deposits · No full-thickness defect'], ] story.append(grid_table(dd_data, [4.5*cm, CW-4.5*cm], hdr_bg=TEAL, alt1=TEAL_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 8: TREATMENT ───────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('8. TREATMENT', bg=colors.HexColor("#6C3483"))) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) # 8a: Summary table tx_data = [ ['Stage', 'Management', 'Notes'], ['Stage 1 / VMA / VMT', 'OBSERVATION', '~50% resolve with spontaneous vitreo-foveolar separation\nMonitor with OCT'], ['VMT / small FTMH', 'OCRIPLASMIN\n(Pharmacological vitreolysis)', 'Intravitreal injection · Dissolves fibronectin + laminin at VMT site\nSuitable for small early-stage holes'], ['Stage 2 or greater\n(FTMH ≥Stage 2)', 'SURGERY\n(Pars plana vitrectomy)', 'Surgery considered for Stage 2 or greater\nShorter duration + smaller size = better outcome'], ['Intravitreal gas/air', 'Emerging alternative', 'Preliminary evidence of closure after small intravitreal gas bolus\nAvoiding vitrectomy in selected cases'], ] story.append(grid_table(tx_data, [3.2*cm, 3.5*cm, CW-6.7*cm], hdr_bg=PURPLE, alt1=PURPLE_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) # 8b: Surgery detail story.append(Paragraph('<b>Surgical Technique — Pars Plana Vitrectomy:</b>', h2_s)) surg_steps = [ ('Step 1 — Vitrectomy', 'Remove vitreous gel + induce total PVD if not already present → relieves VMT'), ('Step 2 — ILM Peeling', 'Internal limiting membrane removed facilitated by vital dye staining ' '(e.g. Brilliant Blue G, Indocyanine Green)'), ('Step 3 — Gas Tamponade', 'SF₆ or C₃F₈ gas injected to tamponade the hole margins'), ] surg_data = [['Step', 'Action']] + [[s, d] for s, d in surg_steps] story.append(grid_table(surg_data, [3.8*cm, CW-3.8*cm], hdr_bg=PURPLE, alt1=PURPLE_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) story.append(Paragraph('<b>Post-operative Positioning:</b>', h2_s)) story.append(Paragraph( 'Face-down positioning: <b>8 hours per day for 5 days</b>. ' 'Extensive positioning not required with modern techniques.', body_s)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) # 8c: Outcomes story.append(Paragraph('<b>Surgical Outcomes:</b>', h2_s)) out_data = [ ['Outcome Measure', 'Result'], ['Hole closure rate', 'Most cases (high anatomical success)'], ['Visual improvement (over months)', '80–90% of eyes'], ['Final VA ≥ 6/12', '~65%'], ['Visual worsening', 'Up to 10%'], ['Residual OCT abnormality', 'Common — IS/OS junction defect (diagnostic of spontaneously healed microhole)'], ['Best predictors of success', 'Smaller hole + duration < 6 months before surgery'], ] story.append(grid_table(out_data, [5.0*cm, CW-5.0*cm], hdr_bg=PURPLE, alt1=PURPLE_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 9: VMT ENTITY ───────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('9. VITREOMACULAR TRACTION (VMT) — Related Entity', bg=TEAL)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) vmt_data = [ ['Term', 'Definition', 'Subtypes'], ['VMA\n(Vitreomacular Adhesion)', 'Vitreous attached within 3 mm of central macula with perifoveal PVD; ' 'NO foveal distortion or retinal changes. Dynamic — may resolve.', 'Focal ≤1500 µm\nBroad >1500 µm'], ['VMT\n(Vitreomacular Traction)', 'VMA + foveal distortion or structural retinal changes on OCT. ' 'May be isolated or concurrent with AMD, RVO, DR.', 'Focal ≤1500 µm\nBroad >1500 µm'], ] story.append(grid_table(vmt_data, [2.5*cm, CW*0.58, CW*0.25], hdr_bg=TEAL, alt1=TEAL_L)) story.append(Spacer(1, 4*mm)) # ── SECTION 10: MCQ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(sec_hdr('10. HIGH-YIELD PG MCQ POINTS', bg=RED)) story.append(Spacer(1, 3*mm)) mcqs = [ ('Most common age/sex', 'Females, 60–70 years'), ('Bilateral at presentation', '~30%'), ('Risk to fellow eye (5 years)', '~10% (less if PVD already present)'), ('Primary mechanism', 'Vitreomacular traction (VMT) — anomalous PVD'), ('Stage 1 spontaneous resolution', '~50%'), ('Full-thickness hole spontaneous closure', '~10%'), ('Investigation of choice', 'OCT (not FFA)'), ('Watzke-Allen positive finding', 'Beam THINNED or BROKEN'), ('FFA finding in FTMH', 'Early well-defined window defect'), ('FAF in Stages 3/4', 'Hyperfluorescent foveolar spot'), ('Surgery indication', 'Stage 2 or greater (FTMH)'), ('Surgery: 3 key steps', 'Vitrectomy + ILM peeling + gas tamponade'), ('ILM staining dye', 'Brilliant Blue G / Indocyanine Green (ICG)'), ('Post-op positioning', 'Face-down 8 hrs/day × 5 days'), ('VA improvement rate post-surgery', '80–90% of eyes'), ('Final VA ≥ 6/12 post-surgery', '~65%'), ('Best surgical outcome predictors', 'Smaller hole + <6 months duration'), ('Ocriplasmin mechanism', 'Dissolves fibronectin + laminin at VMT site'), ('IVTS size: Small FTMH', '<250 µm'), ('IVTS size: Medium FTMH', '250–400 µm'), ('IVTS size: Large FTMH', '>400 µm'), ('IVTS measurement point', 'Narrowest point on OCT'), ('Gass Stage 3 vs Stage 4', 'Stage 3 = no PVD; Stage 4 = complete PVD (Weiss ring)'), ('Pseudohole vs FTMH (Watzke-Allen)', 'Pseudohole: uniform distorted beam — NOT thinned/broken'), ('Lamellar hole = ', 'Partial thickness (NOT full-thickness macular hole)'), ] story.append(mcq_table(mcqs)) story.append(Spacer(1, 5*mm)) # ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── story.append(hr(c=GREY, t=0.5)) story.append(Paragraph( 'Reference: Kanski\'s Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · ' 'Wills Eye Manual pp. 867–869 · IVTS Group Classification', small_s)) doc.build(story) print("PDF done:", OUTPUT) PYEOF

Running Command

ls -lh /tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/

Your combined PDF is ready (522 KB, 2 pages):

Macular Hole Complete Reference

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What's inside — 10 sections across 2 pages:
SectionContent
1. Overview & EpidemiologyPrevalence, age/sex, bilaterality, mechanism
2. Gass ClassificationAll 5 stages (Normal + 1a/1b/2/3/4) with sizes and key features
3. IVTS ClassificationVMA → VMT → Small/Medium/Large FTMH with Gass equivalents
4. Staging DiagramFull embedded cross-section diagram (Gass vs IVTS side-by-side)
5. SymptomsCentral loss, metamorphopsia, asymptomatic early stages
6. InvestigationsAmsler, Watzke-Allen, OCT, FFA, FAF — with findings per test
7. Differential Diagnosis7 conditions vs FTMH with distinguishing features
8. TreatmentTable by stage + surgical steps (vitrectomy/ILM peeling/gas) + outcomes
9. VMT EntityVMA vs VMT definitions with focal/broad subtypes
10. MCQ Points25 high-yield Q&A pairs in red-highlighted table

Generate a visual guide to OCT interpretation in macular holes (ILM, cysts, operculum)

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python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyBboxPatch, FancyArrowPatch from matplotlib.lines import Line2D import numpy as np # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # CANVAS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ fig = plt.figure(figsize=(22, 30), facecolor='#0A1628') ax_main = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax_main.set_xlim(0, 22) ax_main.set_ylim(0, 30) ax_main.axis('off') # ── Palette ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── BG = '#0A1628' PANEL = '#112240' PANEL2 = '#0D1B36' ACCENT1 = '#4FC3F7' # sky blue ACCENT2 = '#26A69A' # teal ACCENT3 = '#FFA726' # amber ACCENT4 = '#AB47BC' # purple ACCENT5 = '#EF5350' # red GREEN_A = '#66BB6A' WHITE = '#ECEFF4' SUBTEXT = '#90A4AE' DARK_TXT = '#1A2744' # Layer colours (OCT-like) ILM_C = '#80DEEA' # cyan — ILM NFL_C = '#4FC3F7' # bright blue — NFL/GCL IPL_C = '#1565C0' # deep blue — IPL INL_C = '#283593' # indigo — INL OPL_C = '#4527A0' # purple — OPL ONL_C = '#6A1B9A' # deep purple — ONL/Henle ELM_C = '#AD1457' # pink — ELM IS_OS_C = '#E91E63' # bright pink — IS/OS junction OS_C = '#F48FB1' # light pink — OS RPE_C = '#BF360C' # dark orange-red — RPE CHOROID_C = '#4E342E' # brown — choroid VITREOUS_C = '#1A3A5C' # dark navy — vitreous HYALOID_C = '#29B6F6' # blue — posterior hyaloid SRF_C = '#4DD0E1' # cyan — SRF CYST_C = '#0097A7' # teal — cysts/schisis OPERCULUM_C = '#FFB300' # gold — operculum VMT_C = '#F44336' # red — VMT line HOLE_C = '#020810' # near-black — hole # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # HELPERS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ def rounded_box(ax, x, y, w, h, fc, ec=None, lw=1.2, alpha=1.0, radius=0.15): box = FancyBboxPatch((x, y), w, h, boxstyle=f"round,pad={radius}", facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec if ec else fc, linewidth=lw, alpha=alpha, zorder=2) ax.add_patch(box) def label(ax, x, y, txt, fs=9, c=WHITE, bold=False, align='left', va='center', zorder=8): fw = 'bold' if bold else 'normal' ax.text(x, y, txt, fontsize=fs, color=c, fontweight=fw, ha=align, va=va, zorder=zorder) def arrow(ax, x1, y1, x2, y2, c=ACCENT1, lw=1.4, style='->', head=8): ax.annotate('', xy=(x2, y2), xytext=(x1, y1), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle=f'->', color=c, lw=lw, mutation_scale=head), zorder=7) def bracket_label(ax, bx, by1, by2, label_txt, side='right', c=ACCENT1, fs=8): """Draw a vertical bracket with label.""" bx2 = bx + 0.18 if side == 'right' else bx - 0.18 ax.plot([bx, bx2, bx2, bx], [by1, by1, by2, by2], color=c, lw=1.2, zorder=6) mx = (by1 + by2) / 2 tx = bx2 + 0.12 if side == 'right' else bx2 - 0.12 ha = 'left' if side == 'right' else 'right' ax.text(tx, mx, label_txt, fontsize=fs, color=c, ha=ha, va='center', zorder=7) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TITLE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rounded_box(ax_main, 0.3, 28.4, 21.4, 1.35, fc=PANEL, ec=ACCENT1, lw=2) label(ax_main, 11, 29.22, 'OCT INTERPRETATION GUIDE — MACULAR HOLE', fs=20, c=WHITE, bold=True, align='center') label(ax_main, 11, 28.72, 'ILM · Retinal Layers · Cysts · Operculum · SRF · VMT | Kanski 10th Ed. pp. 611–629', fs=11, c=ACCENT1, align='center') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # SECTION A: LAYER LEGEND (top right panel) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rounded_box(ax_main, 15.2, 22.3, 6.5, 5.8, fc=PANEL, ec=ACCENT2, lw=1.5) label(ax_main, 18.45, 27.85, 'RETINAL LAYERS ON OCT', fs=11, c=ACCENT2, bold=True, align='center') label(ax_main, 18.45, 27.5, '(posterior to vitreous → RPE)', fs=8.5, c=SUBTEXT, align='center') layers = [ (ILM_C, 'ILM', 'Internal Limiting Membrane — thin bright line at surface'), (NFL_C, 'NFL', 'Nerve Fibre Layer (hyperreflective)'), (IPL_C, 'IPL', 'Inner Plexiform Layer'), (INL_C, 'INL', 'Inner Nuclear Layer'), (OPL_C, 'OPL', 'Outer Plexiform Layer (Henle fibres)'), (ONL_C, 'ONL', 'Outer Nuclear Layer'), (ELM_C, 'ELM', 'External Limiting Membrane'), (IS_OS_C, 'IS/OS', 'Inner/Outer Segment junction (ellipsoid zone) — bright line'), (OS_C, 'OS', 'Outer Segments of photoreceptors'), (RPE_C, 'RPE', 'Retinal Pigment Epithelium — bright hyperreflective band'), (CHOROID_C, 'Choriod','Choroid (hyporeflective with vessel shadows)'), ] ly = 27.1 for col, abbr, desc in layers: rounded_box(ax_main, 15.4, ly - 0.22, 0.55, 0.38, fc=col, ec='none', alpha=0.95) label(ax_main, 16.1, ly, f'<{abbr}>', fs=8.2, c=col, bold=True) label(ax_main, 17.0, ly, desc, fs=7.8, c=SUBTEXT) ly -= 0.44 # Special structures legend ly -= 0.1 spec = [ (HYALOID_C, 'Posterior hyaloid face'), (VMT_C, 'VMT traction force'), (CYST_C, 'Intraretinal cyst / schisis'), (SRF_C, 'Subretinal fluid (SRF)'), (OPERCULUM_C, 'Operculum (avulsed ILM/retina)'), ] for col, desc in spec: rounded_box(ax_main, 15.4, ly - 0.22, 0.55, 0.38, fc=col, ec='none', alpha=0.9) label(ax_main, 16.1, ly, desc, fs=7.8, c=col) ly -= 0.4 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # CORE OCT CROSS-SECTION DRAWING FUNCTION # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ def draw_oct(ax, cx, base_y, variant='normal', scale=1.0): """ Draw a high-detail OCT cross-section. base_y = y of RPE top surface. cx = horizontal centre. scale = horizontal width multiplier. variant: 'normal','vma','vmt','stage1b','stage2','stage3','stage4', 'lamellar','resolved','operculum_detail' """ W = 3.0 * scale # half-width of scan xl = cx - W xr = cx + W xs = np.linspace(xl, xr, 300) xn = (xs - cx) / W # normalized -1..1 # ── Layer thicknesses (approx, in plot units) ── T = { 'choroid': 0.55, 'rpe': 0.12, 'os': 0.13, 'isOS': 0.04, 'onl': 0.28, 'elm': 0.03, 'opl': 0.10, 'inl': 0.12, 'ipl': 0.14, 'nfl': 0.10, 'ilm': 0.03, } # Normal foveal profile: dip at centre def foveal_profile(xn_arr, depth=0.18, width=0.35): return depth * np.exp(-(xn_arr**2) / (width**2)) # ── Build layer boundaries from RPE upward ── rpe_bot = base_y rpe_top = rpe_bot + T['rpe'] os_top = rpe_top + T['os'] iso_top = os_top + T['isOS'] # ONL varies with foveal dip (thicker at fovea — Henle fibres) onl_thick = T['onl'] + 0.10 * np.exp(-(xn**2)/0.18) elm_bot = iso_top + 0.02 elm_top = elm_bot + T['elm'] onl_bot = elm_top onl_top = onl_bot + onl_thick opl_top = onl_top + T['opl'] inl_top = opl_top + T['inl'] ipl_top = inl_top + T['ipl'] # NFL/GCL — thin at fovea, thicker peripherally nfl_thick = T['nfl'] * (0.3 + 0.7 * xn**2) nfl_top = ipl_top + nfl_thick # ILM = surface of retina; dip at fovea fov_dip = foveal_profile(xn, depth=0.20, width=0.30) ilm_surf = nfl_top - fov_dip # Vitreous roof (flat, above retina) vit_top = base_y + 1.85 # ── Helper: fill a band between two y-arrays ── def fill_band(ax, xs, y_bot, y_top, color, alpha=0.88, zorder=3): if np.isscalar(y_bot): y_bot = np.full_like(xs, y_bot) if np.isscalar(y_top): y_top = np.full_like(xs, y_top) ax.fill_between(xs, y_bot, y_top, color=color, alpha=alpha, zorder=zorder) # ── VARIANTS — modify geometry before drawing ── hole_mask = np.ones(len(xs), dtype=bool) # True = draw retina cyst_mask = np.zeros(len(xs), dtype=bool) srf_mask = np.zeros(len(xs), dtype=bool) vmt_line = False hyaloid_y = None hyaloid_style = '-' operculum = False operculum_y = base_y + 1.55 lamellar = False lamellar_depth = 0.0 resolved_defect = False schisis = False schisis_depth = 0.0 weiss_ring = False hole_hw = 0.0 # hole half-width if variant == 'vma': # Vitreous attached at small foveal area — green attachment dot hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.15) # attachment region att = np.abs(xn) < 0.15 hyaloid_y[att] = ilm_surf[att] + 0.01 hyaloid_style = '-' elif variant == 'vmt': # V-shaped traction on fovea hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.05) pull = 0.25 * np.exp(-(xn**2)/0.12) hyaloid_y -= pull vmt_line = True # Fovea pulled upward (elevation instead of dip) fov_dip *= 0.2 ilm_surf = nfl_top - fov_dip schisis = True schisis_depth = 0.10 elif variant == 'stage1b': # Foveal detachment + cystic cavity hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.05) pull = 0.22 * np.exp(-(xn**2)/0.1) hyaloid_y -= pull vmt_line = True schisis = True schisis_depth = 0.15 fov_dip *= 0.1 ilm_surf = nfl_top - fov_dip elif variant == 'stage2': hole_hw = 0.22 hole_mask = np.abs(xn) > (hole_hw / 1.0) srf_mask = np.abs(xn) < (hole_hw * 1.6) operculum = True operculum_y = base_y + 1.45 hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.05) pull = 0.15 * np.exp(-(xn**2)/0.06) hyaloid_y -= pull vmt_line = True elif variant == 'stage3': hole_hw = 0.45 hole_mask = np.abs(xn) > hole_hw srf_mask = np.abs(xn) < (hole_hw * 1.5) operculum = True operculum_y = base_y + 1.35 hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.25) hyaloid_style = '--' elif variant == 'stage4': hole_hw = 0.50 hole_mask = np.abs(xn) > hole_hw srf_mask = np.abs(xn) < (hole_hw * 1.8) operculum = True operculum_y = base_y + 1.60 hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.05) hyaloid_style = '-' weiss_ring = True elif variant == 'lamellar': lamellar = True lamellar_depth = 0.20 hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.15) elif variant == 'resolved': resolved_defect = True hyaloid_y = np.full_like(xs, vit_top - 0.15) # ── DRAW CHOROID ── ax.fill_between(xs, rpe_bot - T['choroid'], rpe_bot, color=CHOROID_C, alpha=0.75, zorder=2) # ── DRAW RPE ── ax.fill_between(xs, rpe_bot, rpe_top, color=RPE_C, alpha=0.92, zorder=3) # ── DRAW OUTER RETINAL LAYERS (if not in hole) ── # Apply hole mask xs_m = xs.copy() m = hole_mask if m.any(): # OS ax.fill_between(xs[m], rpe_top, os_top[m] if not np.isscalar(os_top) else os_top, color=OS_C, alpha=0.7, zorder=3, where=m) # IS/OS junction ax.fill_between(xs[m], os_top, iso_top, color=IS_OS_C, alpha=0.9, zorder=4, where=m) # ELM ax.fill_between(xs[m], elm_bot, elm_top, color=ELM_C, alpha=0.85, zorder=4, where=m) # ONL ax.fill_between(xs[m], onl_bot[m], onl_top[m], color=ONL_C, alpha=0.75, zorder=3, where=m) # OPL ax.fill_between(xs[m], onl_top[m], opl_top[m], color=OPL_C, alpha=0.75, zorder=3, where=m) if not lamellar: # INL ax.fill_between(xs[m], opl_top[m], inl_top[m], color=INL_C, alpha=0.75, zorder=3, where=m) # IPL ax.fill_between(xs[m], inl_top[m], ipl_top[m], color=IPL_C, alpha=0.8, zorder=3, where=m) # NFL ax.fill_between(xs[m], ipl_top[m], nfl_top[m], color=NFL_C, alpha=0.8, zorder=3, where=m) # ILM ax.plot(xs, ilm_surf, color=ILM_C, lw=2.0, zorder=5) else: # Lamellar: inner retina intact, outer scooped scoop = lamellar_depth * np.exp(-(xn**2)/0.1) ax.fill_between(xs, onl_bot, onl_bot + scoop, color=BG, alpha=1.0, zorder=4) # scoop cavity ax.fill_between(xs[m], opl_top[m], inl_top[m], color=INL_C, alpha=0.75, zorder=3, where=m) ax.fill_between(xs[m], inl_top[m], ipl_top[m], color=IPL_C, alpha=0.8, zorder=3, where=m) ax.fill_between(xs[m], ipl_top[m], nfl_top[m], color=NFL_C, alpha=0.8, zorder=3, where=m) ax.plot(xs, ilm_surf, color=ILM_C, lw=2.0, zorder=5) # ── HOLE: dark gap ── if hole_hw > 0: hm = ~hole_mask ax.fill_between(xs[hm], rpe_top, base_y + 1.5, color=HOLE_C, alpha=1.0, zorder=5, where=hm) # ── SRF ── if srf_mask.any(): srf_h = 0.12 ax.fill_between(xs[srf_mask], rpe_top, np.full(srf_mask.sum(), rpe_top + srf_h), color=SRF_C, alpha=0.55, zorder=4, where=srf_mask) # ── INTRARETINAL CYSTS / SCHISIS ── if schisis: cyst_xn = np.abs(xn) < 0.28 cyst_centre_y = onl_top[cyst_xn].mean() - schisis_depth/2 cyst_h = schisis_depth * np.exp(-(xn[cyst_xn]**2)/0.05) ax.fill_between(xs[cyst_xn], onl_top[cyst_xn] - cyst_h/2, onl_top[cyst_xn] + cyst_h/2, color=CYST_C, alpha=0.7, zorder=5) # ── OPERCULUM ── if operculum: op_hw = 0.20 + hole_hw * 0.3 op_xs = np.linspace(cx - op_hw, cx + op_hw, 60) op_ys = np.full_like(op_xs, operculum_y) # slightly curved op_ys += 0.04 * np.sin(np.pi * np.linspace(0, 1, 60)) ax.fill_between(op_xs, op_ys - 0.045, op_ys + 0.045, color=OPERCULUM_C, alpha=0.85, zorder=6) ax.plot(op_xs, op_ys + 0.045, color='#FFD54F', lw=1.2, zorder=7) ax.plot(op_xs, op_ys - 0.045, color='#E65100', lw=1.2, zorder=7) # ── POSTERIOR HYALOID ── if hyaloid_y is not None: ls = hyaloid_style ax.plot(xs, hyaloid_y, color=HYALOID_C, lw=2.2, linestyle=ls, zorder=6, alpha=0.9) # ── VMT TRACTION LINES ── if vmt_line and hyaloid_y is not None: for xoff in [-0.15, 0.0, 0.15]: xi = int((xoff / (2*W) + 0.5) * len(xs)) xi = max(0, min(len(xs)-1, xi)) ax.annotate('', xy=(xs[xi], ilm_surf[xi]), xytext=(xs[xi], hyaloid_y[xi]), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color=VMT_C, lw=1.6, mutation_scale=7), zorder=7) # ── RESOLVED DEFECT ── if resolved_defect: # Tiny IS/OS break at fovea dm = np.abs(xn) < 0.06 ax.fill_between(xs[dm], iso_top - 0.01, iso_top + 0.05, color=BG, alpha=1.0, zorder=6, where=dm) ax.plot([cx - 0.18, cx + 0.18], [iso_top + 0.01, iso_top + 0.01], color=IS_OS_C, lw=1.5, linestyle=':', zorder=7) # ── WEISS RING ── if weiss_ring: wr_y = hyaloid_y[len(xs)//2] + 0.25 wr = mpatches.Ellipse((cx, wr_y), 0.8, 0.18, facecolor='none', edgecolor=HYALOID_C, lw=2.0, linestyle='--', zorder=7) ax.add_patch(wr) # ── VITREOUS (background fill above retina) ── ax.fill_between(xs, ilm_surf if not lamellar else ilm_surf, np.full_like(xs, base_y + 2.1), color=VITREOUS_C, alpha=0.22, zorder=1) return ilm_surf, rpe_top, iso_top, onl_top, ipl_top, nfl_top # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PANEL LAYOUT # 3 columns × 4 rows of OCT panels (+ detail panel) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # Panel positions: (cx, base_y, variant, title, subtitle, annotations) panels = [ # Row 1: Normal, VMA, VMT (2.8, 25.2, 'normal', 'NORMAL FOVEA', 'Reference — no pathology', [('ILM', 2.8, 27.05, 'right'), ('IS/OS', 2.8, 25.78, 'right'), ('RPE', 2.8, 25.22, 'right'), ('Foveal pit', 2.8, 26.52, 'right'), ]), (7.5, 25.2, 'vma', 'VMA', 'Vitreomacular Adhesion — no distortion', [('Posterior\nhyaloid', 7.5, 27.1, 'right'), ('Focal attachment\n≤1500 µm', 7.5, 26.62, 'right'), ('IS/OS intact', 7.5, 25.78, 'right'), ]), (12.2, 25.2, 'vmt', 'VMT', 'Vitreomacular Traction — foveal distortion', [('VMT traction', 12.2, 26.9, 'right'), ('Schisis cavity', 12.2, 26.35, 'right'), ('Elevated fovea', 12.2, 26.1, 'right'), ]), # Row 2: Stage 1b, Stage 2 FTMH (2.8, 20.5, 'stage1b', 'STAGE 1b (Occult Hole)', 'Foveal detachment + intraretinal cyst', [('VMT traction\nlines', 2.8, 22.3, 'right'), ('Intraretinal cyst\n(schisis)', 2.8, 21.55, 'right'), ('Yellow ring\n(clinical)', 2.8, 21.1, 'right'), ]), (7.5, 20.5, 'stage2', 'STAGE 2 (Early FTMH)', 'Small FTMH <400 µm + operculum', [('Operculum\n(attached hyaloid)', 7.5, 22.15, 'right'), ('VMT\nstill present', 7.5, 22.55, 'right'), ('SRF under\nhole', 7.5, 20.65, 'right'), ('FTMH\n<400 µm', 7.5, 21.3, 'right'), ]), (12.2, 20.5, 'stage3', 'STAGE 3 (FTMH, no PVD)', 'Large FTMH ≥400 µm, hyaloid attached', [('Detached hyaloid\n(dashed = no PVD)', 12.2, 22.35, 'right'), ('Free operculum', 12.2, 21.9, 'right'), ('FTMH\n≥400 µm', 12.2, 21.4, 'right'), ('SRF cuff', 12.2, 20.7, 'right'), ]), # Row 3: Stage 4, Lamellar, Resolved (2.8, 15.8, 'stage4', 'STAGE 4 (FTMH + PVD)', 'Large FTMH + complete PVD + Weiss ring', [('Weiss ring\n(PVD marker)', 2.8, 17.9, 'right'), ('Hyaloid fully\ndetached', 2.8, 17.5, 'right'), ('Operculum\n(free-floating)', 2.8, 17.0, 'right'), ('Large SRF\ncuff', 2.8, 15.95, 'right'), ]), (7.5, 15.8, 'lamellar', 'LAMELLAR HOLE', 'Partial thickness — outer retina scooped', [('ILM intact\n(key differentiator)', 7.5, 17.65, 'right'), ('Inner retina\nINTACT', 7.5, 17.15, 'right'), ('Outer retina\nscooped (partial)', 7.5, 16.4, 'right'), ('IS/OS preserved', 7.5, 15.95, 'right'), ]), (12.2, 15.8, 'resolved', 'RESOLVED / MICROHOLE', 'Spontaneous closure — residual IS/OS defect', [('ILM intact', 12.2, 17.65, 'right'), ('Tiny IS/OS\njunction defect', 12.2, 16.1, 'right'), ('Foveal contour\nrestored', 12.2, 16.75, 'right'), ]), ] # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── # SECTION HEADER BARS # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── # Row 1 header rounded_box(ax_main, 0.3, 27.85, 14.6, 0.52, fc='#0D3358', ec=ACCENT1, lw=1.2) label(ax_main, 7.6, 28.11, 'PRECURSOR STAGES (No FTMH)', fs=11, c=ACCENT1, bold=True, align='center') # Row 2 header rounded_box(ax_main, 0.3, 23.1, 14.6, 0.52, fc='#2C1654', ec=ACCENT4, lw=1.2) label(ax_main, 7.6, 23.36, 'FULL-THICKNESS MACULAR HOLE (FTMH)', fs=11, c=ACCENT4, bold=True, align='center') # Row 3 header rounded_box(ax_main, 0.3, 18.4, 14.6, 0.52, fc='#1A3D1A', ec=GREEN_A, lw=1.2) label(ax_main, 7.6, 18.66, 'DIFFERENTIAL & POST-TREATMENT', fs=11, c=GREEN_A, bold=True, align='center') # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── # DRAW ALL PANELS # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── for (cx, base_y, variant, title, subtitle, annots) in panels: # Panel background pw, ph = 4.6, 4.0 px, py = cx - pw/2, base_y - 0.3 rounded_box(ax_main, px + 0.05, py, pw - 0.1, ph, fc=PANEL2, ec=ACCENT2, lw=0.8, alpha=0.9) # Draw OCT ilm_s, rpe_t, iso_t, onl_t, ipl_t, nfl_t = draw_oct( ax_main, cx, base_y, variant=variant, scale=0.72) # Title label(ax_main, cx, base_y + 3.55, title, fs=10.5, c=WHITE, bold=True, align='center') # Subtitle label(ax_main, cx, base_y + 3.2, subtitle, fs=8.5, c=SUBTEXT, align='center') # Annotations with arrows xs_arr = np.linspace(cx - 2.16, cx + 2.16, 300) for (lbl, ax_x, ay, side) in annots: # Find closest x index xi = int((ax_x - (cx - 2.16)) / (4.32) * 299) xi = max(0, min(299, xi)) # arrow from label toward structure label(ax_main, cx - 2.0, ay, lbl, fs=7.5, c=ACCENT3, align='left', bold=False) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # DETAIL INSET: OCT Features Close-Up (bottom centre) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rounded_box(ax_main, 0.3, 1.5, 14.6, 13.7, fc=PANEL, ec=ACCENT3, lw=1.5) label(ax_main, 7.6, 14.85, 'DETAILED OCT FEATURES GUIDE', fs=12, c=ACCENT3, bold=True, align='center') label(ax_main, 7.6, 14.45, 'Key structures to identify on every macular hole OCT scan', fs=9, c=SUBTEXT, align='center') features = [ (ACCENT1, 'ILM (Internal Limiting Membrane)', 'Thin bright hyperreflective line at the inner retinal surface. ' 'Key landmark — peeled during macular hole surgery. ' 'Intact ILM = pseudohole/lamellar. Missing ILM = surgical or resolved hole.'), (CYST_C, 'Intraretinal Cysts / Schisis Cavity', 'Hyporeflective (dark) spaces within the retina, usually in ONL or between ' 'inner and outer retina. Earliest sign of macular hole formation (Stage 1). ' 'Distinguished from CME by location and shape.'), (OPERCULUM_C, 'Operculum', 'Avulsed fragment of inner retinal tissue (ILM ± NFL) suspended in vitreous ' 'above the hole. Appears as a small oval hyperreflective disc. ' '"Pseudo-operculum" = operculum still attached to posterior hyaloid face.'), (SRF_C, 'Subretinal Fluid (SRF) Cuff', 'Thin hyporeflective crescent surrounding the hole base, between neurosensory ' 'retina and RPE. Present in Stages 3 and 4. Width correlates with hole size. ' 'Resolves after successful surgery.'), (HYALOID_C, 'Posterior Hyaloid / Vitreous Face', 'Bright reflective line above the retina. ATTACHED = present (with or without VMT). ' 'DETACHED (dashed) = PVD present. Stage 3: partially detached. ' 'Stage 4: completely detached (Weiss ring clinically).'), (VMT_C, 'VMT Traction Lines', 'Visible in Stages 1a/1b/2. V-shaped attachment pulling the fovea anteriorly. ' 'Causes elevation of the fovea (flattened foveal pit or upward bulge). ' 'Treated with ocriplasmin or vitrectomy.'), (IS_OS_C, 'IS/OS Junction (Ellipsoid Zone)', 'Bright hyperreflective band at outer retina — represents mitochondria-rich ' 'inner segments of photoreceptors. Intact = good visual prognosis. ' 'Disrupted or absent = poor visual outcome even after anatomical closure.'), (RPE_C, 'RPE Band', 'Outermost bright hyperreflective band. Loss of RPE = poor prognosis. ' 'RPE changes under hole (drusen, atrophy) may indicate concurrent AMD. ' 'Smooth intact RPE = favourable for visual recovery.'), ] fx, fy = 0.6, 14.0 box_w = 13.8 for col, feat_title, feat_desc in features: rounded_box(ax_main, fx, fy - 0.1, 0.35, 0.9, fc=col, ec='none', alpha=0.9) label(ax_main, fx + 0.55, fy + 0.62, feat_title, fs=9.5, c=col, bold=True) # Wrap description manually into ~120-char lines words = feat_desc.split() lines, cur = [], '' for w in words: if len(cur) + len(w) + 1 < 115: cur = (cur + ' ' + w).strip() else: lines.append(cur) cur = w lines.append(cur) for i, ln in enumerate(lines[:2]): label(ax_main, fx + 0.55, fy + 0.32 - i*0.26, ln, fs=8.2, c=SUBTEXT) fy -= 1.55 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # OCT MEASUREMENT DIAGRAM (bottom right) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rounded_box(ax_main, 15.2, 1.5, 6.5, 13.7, fc=PANEL, ec=ACCENT4, lw=1.5) label(ax_main, 18.45, 14.85, 'IVTS SIZE MEASUREMENT', fs=10.5, c=ACCENT4, bold=True, align='center') label(ax_main, 18.45, 14.5, 'Measured at narrowest point on OCT', fs=8.5, c=SUBTEXT, align='center') # Draw a FTMH cross-section with measurement arrows mcx, mby = 18.45, 9.5 draw_oct(ax_main, mcx, mby, variant='stage3', scale=0.58) # Measurement arrow across narrowest point (at base) hw_m = 0.45 * 0.58 * 3.0 / 3.0 # approx meas_y = mby + 0.06 ax_main.annotate('', xy=(mcx + hw_m * 0.85, meas_y), xytext=(mcx - hw_m * 0.85, meas_y), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='<->', color=ACCENT4, lw=2, mutation_scale=10), zorder=9) label(ax_main, mcx, meas_y + 0.22, 'Minimum linear diameter (MLD)', fs=8.5, c=ACCENT4, bold=True, align='center') # IVTS size categories size_cats = [ ('<250 µm', 'Small FTMH', ACCENT2), ('250–400 µm', 'Medium FTMH', ACCENT3), ('>400 µm', 'Large FTMH', ACCENT5), ] sy = 8.85 for size, cat, col in size_cats: rounded_box(ax_main, 15.4, sy - 0.25, 6.1, 0.6, fc=col, ec='none', alpha=0.2) label(ax_main, 16.0, sy, size, fs=10, c=col, bold=True) label(ax_main, 18.1, sy, cat, fs=10, c=WHITE) sy -= 0.75 # PRognosis table label(ax_main, 18.45, 7.5, 'SURGICAL PROGNOSIS', fs=10, c=ACCENT2, bold=True, align='center') prog = [ ('Small (<250 µm)', 'Best', GREEN_A), ('Medium (250–400)', 'Good', ACCENT3), ('Large (>400 µm)', 'Guarded', ACCENT5), ('Duration >6 mo', 'Worse', ACCENT5), ('IS/OS intact', 'Better', GREEN_A), ('RPE intact', 'Better', GREEN_A), ] py2 = 7.05 for size, prog_txt, col in prog: label(ax_main, 15.5, py2, f'• {size}', fs=8.5, c=SUBTEXT) label(ax_main, 20.2, py2, prog_txt, fs=8.5, c=col, bold=True) py2 -= 0.46 # Key tests label(ax_main, 18.45, 4.5, 'BEDSIDE TESTS', fs=10, c=ACCENT1, bold=True, align='center') tests = [ ('Watzke-Allen', 'Beam THINNED / BROKEN = FTMH'), ('Amsler Grid', 'Central distortion (non-specific)'), ('FAF Stage 3/4','Hyperfluorescent foveolar spot'), ('FFA', 'Window defect (OCT preferred)'), ] ty = 4.05 for tname, finding in tests: label(ax_main, 15.5, ty, f'• {tname}:', fs=8.5, c=ACCENT3, bold=True) label(ax_main, 17.5, ty, finding, fs=8.2, c=SUBTEXT) ty -= 0.48 # ── Source footer ────────────────────────────────────────────── label(ax_main, 11, 0.45, 'Source: Kanski\'s Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · ' 'Wills Eye Manual pp. 867–869 · IVTS Group Classification', fs=8.5, c=SUBTEXT, align='center') plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/OCT_Macular_Hole_Guide.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=BG) plt.close() print("Done") PYEOF

Running Command

python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyBboxPatch import numpy as np fig = plt.figure(figsize=(22, 30), facecolor='#0A1628') ax = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax.set_xlim(0, 22); ax.set_ylim(0, 30); ax.axis('off') BG= '#0A1628'; PANEL='#112240'; PANEL2='#0D1B36' A1='#4FC3F7'; A2='#26A69A'; A3='#FFA726'; A4='#AB47BC'; A5='#EF5350' GRN='#66BB6A'; WHT='#ECEFF4'; SUB='#90A4AE' ILM_C='#80DEEA'; NFL_C='#4FC3F7'; IPL_C='#3F7FD4'; INL_C='#3949AB' OPL_C='#5E35B1'; ONL_C='#7B1FA2'; ELM_C='#AD1457'; ISO_C='#E91E63' OS_C='#F48FB1'; RPE_C='#BF360C'; CHO_C='#4E342E'; VIT_C='#1A3A5C' HYA_C='#29B6F6'; SRF_C='#4DD0E1'; CYS_C='#0097A7' OPR_C='#FFB300'; VMT_C='#F44336'; HOL_C='#020810' def rbox(ax,x,y,w,h,fc,ec=None,lw=1,alpha=1): p=FancyBboxPatch((x,y),w,h,boxstyle="round,pad=0.12", facecolor=fc,edgecolor=ec or fc,linewidth=lw,alpha=alpha,zorder=2) ax.add_patch(p) def lbl(ax,x,y,t,fs=9,c=WHT,bold=False,ha='left',va='center'): ax.text(x,y,t,fontsize=fs,color=c,fontweight='bold'if bold else 'normal', ha=ha,va=va,zorder=8) def draw_oct(ax, cx, by, variant='normal', scale=0.72): W = 3.0*scale xs = np.linspace(cx-W, cx+W, 300) xn = (xs-cx)/W # Fixed layer heights rpe_b=by; rpe_t=by+0.12 os_t=rpe_t+0.13; iso_t=os_t+0.04; elm_b=iso_t+0.02; elm_t=elm_b+0.03 onl_thick = 0.28 + 0.10*np.exp(-xn**2/0.18) onl_b=elm_t; onl_t_arr=onl_b+onl_thick opl_t=onl_t_arr+0.10; inl_t=opl_t+0.12; ipl_t=inl_t+0.14 nfl_thick=0.10*(0.3+0.7*xn**2) nfl_t=ipl_t+nfl_thick fov_dip=0.20*np.exp(-xn**2/0.09) ilm_s=nfl_t-fov_dip vit_top=by+2.1 hole_hw=0.0; schisis=False; srf=False; operculum=False hyaloid=None; hya_ls='-'; vmt_lines=False lamellar=False; resolved=False; weiss=False if variant=='vma': hyaloid=np.full_like(xs, vit_top-0.15) att=np.abs(xn)<0.15; hyaloid[att]=ilm_s[att]+0.01 elif variant=='vmt': fov_dip*=0.2; ilm_s=nfl_t-fov_dip hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.05) hyaloid-=0.25*np.exp(-xn**2/0.12) vmt_lines=True; schisis=True elif variant=='stage1b': fov_dip*=0.1; ilm_s=nfl_t-fov_dip hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.05) hyaloid-=0.22*np.exp(-xn**2/0.10) vmt_lines=True; schisis=True elif variant=='stage2': hole_hw=0.22; srf=True; operculum=True hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.05) hyaloid-=0.15*np.exp(-xn**2/0.06) vmt_lines=True elif variant=='stage3': hole_hw=0.45; srf=True; operculum=True hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.25); hya_ls='--' elif variant=='stage4': hole_hw=0.50; srf=True; operculum=True hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.05); weiss=True elif variant=='lamellar': lamellar=True hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.15) elif variant=='resolved': resolved=True hyaloid=np.full_like(xs,vit_top-0.15) m=np.abs(xn)>hole_hw if hole_hw>0 else np.ones(len(xs),bool) # choroid ax.fill_between(xs,rpe_b-0.55,rpe_b,color=CHO_C,alpha=0.75,zorder=2) # RPE ax.fill_between(xs,rpe_b,rpe_t,color=RPE_C,alpha=0.92,zorder=3) # outer retina where not hole ax.fill_between(xs,rpe_t,os_t,color=OS_C,alpha=0.7,zorder=3,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,os_t,iso_t,color=ISO_C,alpha=0.9,zorder=4,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,elm_b,elm_t,color=ELM_C,alpha=0.85,zorder=4,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,onl_b,onl_t_arr,color=ONL_C,alpha=0.75,zorder=3,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,onl_t_arr,opl_t,color=OPL_C,alpha=0.75,zorder=3,where=m) if not lamellar: ax.fill_between(xs,opl_t,inl_t,color=INL_C,alpha=0.75,zorder=3,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,inl_t,ipl_t,color=IPL_C,alpha=0.80,zorder=3,where=m) ax.fill_between(xs,ipl_t,nfl_t,color=NFL_C,alpha=0.80,zorder=3,where=m) ax.plot(xs,ilm_s,color=ILM_C,lw=2,zorder=5) else: scoop=0.20*np.exp(-xn**2/0.10) ax.fill_between(xs,onl_b,onl_b+scoop,color=BG,alpha=1,zorder=4) ax.fill_between(xs,opl_t,inl_t,color=INL_C,alpha=0.75,zorder=3) ax.fill_between(xs,inl_t,ipl_t,color=IPL_C,alpha=0.80,zorder=3) ax.fill_between(xs,ipl_t,nfl_t,color=NFL_C,alpha=0.80,zorder=3) ax.plot(xs,ilm_s,color=ILM_C,lw=2,zorder=5) # hole gap if hole_hw>0: hm=~m ax.fill_between(xs,rpe_t,np.full_like(xs,by+1.6),color=HOL_C,alpha=1,zorder=5,where=hm) # SRF if srf: sm=np.abs(xn)<hole_hw*1.5 ax.fill_between(xs,rpe_t,rpe_t+0.12,color=SRF_C,alpha=0.55,zorder=4,where=sm) # schisis/cysts if schisis: cm=np.abs(xn)<0.28 ch=0.13*np.exp(-xn**2/0.05) ax.fill_between(xs,onl_t_arr-ch/2,onl_t_arr+ch/2,color=CYS_C,alpha=0.7,zorder=5,where=cm) # operculum if operculum: opy=by+1.4+hole_hw*0.3 opx=np.linspace(cx-0.35-hole_hw*0.25,cx+0.35+hole_hw*0.25,60) opy_a=np.full_like(opx,opy)+0.04*np.sin(np.pi*np.linspace(0,1,60)) ax.fill_between(opx,opy_a-0.045,opy_a+0.045,color=OPR_C,alpha=0.85,zorder=6) ax.plot(opx,opy_a+0.045,color='#FFD54F',lw=1.2,zorder=7) # hyaloid if hyaloid is not None: ax.plot(xs,hyaloid,color=HYA_C,lw=2.2,linestyle=hya_ls,zorder=6,alpha=0.9) # VMT arrows if vmt_lines and hyaloid is not None: for xoff in [-0.12,0.0,0.12]: xi=int((xoff/(2*W)+0.5)*299); xi=max(0,min(299,xi)) ax.annotate('',xy=(xs[xi],ilm_s[xi]),xytext=(xs[xi],hyaloid[xi]), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->',color=VMT_C,lw=1.6,mutation_scale=7),zorder=7) # resolved defect if resolved: dm=np.abs(xn)<0.06 ax.fill_between(xs,iso_t-0.01,iso_t+0.05,color=BG,alpha=1,zorder=6,where=dm) ax.plot([cx-0.18,cx+0.18],[iso_t+0.01,iso_t+0.01], color=ISO_C,lw=1.5,linestyle=':',zorder=7) # weiss ring if weiss: wr=mpatches.Ellipse((cx,hyaloid[150]+0.25),0.75,0.16, facecolor='none',edgecolor=HYA_C,lw=2,linestyle='--',zorder=7) ax.add_patch(wr) # vitreous fill ax.fill_between(xs,ilm_s,np.full_like(xs,by+2.1),color=VIT_C,alpha=0.18,zorder=1) return ilm_s, rpe_t, iso_t, onl_t_arr, ipl_t # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TITLE rbox(ax,0.3,28.4,21.4,1.35,PANEL,A1,2) lbl(ax,11,29.22,'OCT INTERPRETATION GUIDE — MACULAR HOLE',fs=20,c=WHT,bold=True,ha='center') lbl(ax,11,28.72,'ILM · Retinal Layers · Cysts · Operculum · SRF · VMT | Kanski 10th Ed.',fs=11,c=A1,ha='center') # ── LAYER LEGEND (right column) ────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,15.3,22.2,6.4,5.9,PANEL,A2,1.5) lbl(ax,18.5,27.82,'RETINAL LAYERS ON OCT',fs=11,c=A2,bold=True,ha='center') lbl(ax,18.5,27.46,'(inner → outer)',fs=8.5,c=SUB,ha='center') layers=[ (ILM_C,'ILM','Internal Limiting Membrane — thin bright line'), (NFL_C,'NFL','Nerve Fibre Layer (hyperreflective)'), (IPL_C,'IPL','Inner Plexiform Layer'), (INL_C,'INL','Inner Nuclear Layer'), (OPL_C,'OPL','Outer Plexiform Layer (Henle fibres)'), (ONL_C,'ONL','Outer Nuclear Layer (thickest at fovea)'), (ELM_C,'ELM','External Limiting Membrane'), (ISO_C,'IS/OS','Ellipsoid zone — bright outer band (KEY prognostic)'), (OS_C, 'OS', 'Outer Segments of photoreceptors'), (RPE_C,'RPE','RPE — outermost bright hyperreflective band'), (CHO_C,'Choroid','Choroid (hyporeflective, vessels)'), ] ly=27.05 for col,ab,desc in layers: rbox(ax,15.5,ly-0.19,0.5,0.35,col,'none',0,0.9) lbl(ax,16.15,ly,ab,fs=8,c=col,bold=True) lbl(ax,16.9,ly,desc,fs=7.8,c=SUB) ly-=0.43 ly-=0.1 spec=[(HYA_C,'Posterior hyaloid face'),(VMT_C,'VMT traction lines'), (CYS_C,'Intraretinal cyst / schisis'),(SRF_C,'Subretinal fluid (SRF)'), (OPR_C,'Operculum (avulsed ILM/retina)')] for col,desc in spec: rbox(ax,15.5,ly-0.19,0.5,0.35,col,'none',0,0.9) lbl(ax,16.15,ly,desc,fs=7.8,c=col) ly-=0.40 # ── SECTION HEADERS ────────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,27.82,14.7,0.50,'#0D3358',A1,1.2) lbl(ax,7.65,28.07,'PRECURSOR STAGES (No FTMH)',fs=11,c=A1,bold=True,ha='center') rbox(ax,0.3,23.08,14.7,0.50,'#2C1654',A4,1.2) lbl(ax,7.65,23.33,'FULL-THICKNESS MACULAR HOLE (FTMH)',fs=11,c=A4,bold=True,ha='center') rbox(ax,0.3,18.38,14.7,0.50,'#1A3D1A',GRN,1.2) lbl(ax,7.65,18.63,'DIFFERENTIALS & POST-TREATMENT',fs=11,c=GRN,bold=True,ha='center') # ── PANELS CONFIG ───────────────────────────────────────────────── panels=[ # (cx, base_y, variant, title, subtitle, [(label,lx,ly,color)]) (2.8, 25.2,'normal','NORMAL FOVEA','Reference baseline', [(ILM_C,'ILM',2.18,26.98),(NFL_C,'NFL',2.18,26.65), (ISO_C,'IS/OS (Ellipsoid)',2.18,25.77),(RPE_C,'RPE',2.18,25.21), (A1,'Foveal pit',2.18,26.35)]), (7.5, 25.2,'vma','VMA','Attachment, no distortion', [(HYA_C,'Posterior hyaloid',6.88,27.05),(GRN,'Focal attachment',6.88,26.60), (ISO_C,'IS/OS intact',6.88,25.77)]), (12.2,25.2,'vmt','VMT','Traction + foveal elevation', [(VMT_C,'VMT traction',11.58,26.88),(CYS_C,'Schisis cavity',11.58,26.35), (A3,'Elevated fovea',11.58,26.08)]), (2.8, 20.5,'stage1b','STAGE 1b','Foveal detachment + cyst', [(VMT_C,'VMT traction',2.18,22.28),(CYS_C,'Intraretinal cyst',2.18,21.52), (A1,'ILM intact',2.18,22.68)]), (7.5, 20.5,'stage2','STAGE 2 (<400 µm)','Small FTMH + operculum + VMT', [(OPR_C,'Operculum',6.88,22.15),(VMT_C,'VMT present',6.88,22.55), (SRF_C,'SRF',6.88,20.65),(HOL_C,'FTMH',7.5,21.28)]), (12.2,20.5,'stage3','STAGE 3 (≥400 µm)','Large FTMH, no PVD', [(HYA_C,'Hyaloid (dashed)',11.58,22.38),(OPR_C,'Free operculum',11.58,21.88), (SRF_C,'SRF cuff',11.58,20.7)]), (2.8, 15.8,'stage4','STAGE 4 + PVD','Complete PVD + Weiss ring', [(HYA_C,'Weiss ring (PVD)',2.18,17.88),(OPR_C,'Operculum free',2.18,16.98), (SRF_C,'Large SRF',2.18,15.95)]), (7.5, 15.8,'lamellar','LAMELLAR HOLE','Partial thickness — NOT FTMH', [(ILM_C,'ILM INTACT (key)',6.88,17.65),(ONL_C,'Outer retina scooped',6.88,16.38), (GRN,'Inner retina intact',6.88,17.15)]), (12.2,15.8,'resolved','RESOLVED / MICROHOLE','Closed hole — IS/OS defect remains', [(ILM_C,'ILM intact',11.58,17.65),(ISO_C,'IS/OS defect (dotted)',11.58,16.1), (GRN,'Foveal contour restored',11.58,16.75)]), ] for (cx,by,variant,title,sub,annots) in panels: pw,ph=4.6,4.05 rbox(ax,cx-pw/2+0.05,by-0.3,pw-0.1,ph,PANEL2,A2,0.8,0.9) draw_oct(ax,cx,by,variant=variant,scale=0.72) lbl(ax,cx,by+3.55,title,fs=10.5,c=WHT,bold=True,ha='center') lbl(ax,cx,by+3.2,sub,fs=8.5,c=SUB,ha='center') for (col,txt,lx,ly_a) in annots: lbl(ax,lx,ly_a,txt,fs=7.5,c=col,ha='left') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # BOTTOM: OCT FEATURES GUIDE rbox(ax,0.3,1.5,14.6,13.7,PANEL,A3,1.5) lbl(ax,7.65,14.88,'DETAILED OCT FEATURES TO IDENTIFY',fs=12,c=A3,bold=True,ha='center') lbl(ax,7.65,14.48,'Key structures on every macular hole OCT scan',fs=9,c=SUB,ha='center') feats=[ (ILM_C,'ILM (Internal Limiting Membrane)', 'Thin bright cyan line at inner retinal surface. Intact = pseudohole/lamellar (good sign).', 'Peeled during vitrectomy to improve hole closure rates.'), (CYS_C,'Intraretinal Cysts / Schisis', 'Hyporeflective (dark) spaces in ONL / between retinal layers. Earliest sign of hole formation.', 'Distinguish from CME: MH cysts are foveal, round, no disc/perifoveal leakage.'), (OPR_C,'Operculum', 'Small oval hyperreflective fragment above hole — avulsed ILM ± NFL. Indicates true FTMH.', '"Pseudo-operculum" = still attached to posterior hyaloid. Free operculum = Stages 3/4.'), (SRF_C,'Subretinal Fluid (SRF) Cuff', 'Thin hyporeflective crescent at hole base between neurosensory retina and RPE.', 'Stages 3 & 4. Width correlates with hole duration. Resolves after successful surgery.'), (HYA_C,'Posterior Hyaloid / Vitreous Face', 'Bright reflective line above retina. Solid line = attached. Dashed = detached (PVD).', 'Stage 2 = attached with VMT. Stage 3 = partially detached. Stage 4 = completely detached.'), (VMT_C,'VMT Traction Lines', 'V-shaped red lines pulling ILM anteriorly. Elevated fovea = flattened/reversed pit.', 'Target of ocriplasmin (pharmacological vitreolysis) for Stages 1–2.'), (ISO_C,'IS/OS (Ellipsoid Zone)', 'Bright band at outer retina = photoreceptor inner segments. KEY prognostic marker.', 'Intact = good visual recovery. Disrupted = poor VA even after anatomical closure.'), (RPE_C,'RPE Band', 'Outermost bright band. RPE integrity determines long-term visual recovery.', 'RPE changes (drusen, atrophy) indicate concurrent AMD — affects surgical planning.'), ] fx,fy=0.55,14.05 for (col,ftitle,desc1,desc2) in feats: rbox(ax,fx,fy-0.12,0.38,0.88,col,'none',0,0.9) lbl(ax,fx+0.55,fy+0.58,ftitle,fs=9.5,c=col,bold=True) lbl(ax,fx+0.55,fy+0.28,desc1,fs=8.2,c=WHT) lbl(ax,fx+0.55,fy-0.02,desc2,fs=7.8,c=SUB) fy-=1.52 # ── Measurement + prognosis (right bottom) ─────────────────────── rbox(ax,15.3,1.5,6.4,13.7,PANEL,A4,1.5) lbl(ax,18.5,14.88,'IVTS MEASUREMENT',fs=11,c=A4,bold=True,ha='center') lbl(ax,18.5,14.48,'Narrowest point (MLD) on OCT',fs=8.5,c=SUB,ha='center') draw_oct(ax,18.5,9.5,variant='stage3',scale=0.58) hw=0.45*0.58*1.0 ax.annotate('',xy=(18.5+hw*0.85,9.56),xytext=(18.5-hw*0.85,9.56), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='<->',color=A4,lw=2,mutation_scale=10),zorder=9) lbl(ax,18.5,9.82,'← MLD →',fs=9,c=A4,bold=True,ha='center') cats=[('<250 µm','Small FTMH',A2),('250–400 µm','Medium FTMH',A3),('>400 µm','Large FTMH',A5)] sy=8.88 for sz,cat,col in cats: rbox(ax,15.5,sy-0.22,6.0,0.55,col,'none',0,0.2) lbl(ax,16.0,sy,sz,fs=10,c=col,bold=True); lbl(ax,18.2,sy,cat,fs=10,c=WHT) sy-=0.72 lbl(ax,18.5,7.45,'SURGICAL PROGNOSIS',fs=10,c=A2,bold=True,ha='center') prog=[('Small <250 µm','Best',GRN),('Medium 250–400','Good',A3), ('Large >400 µm','Guarded',A5),('Duration >6 mo','Worse',A5), ('IS/OS intact','Better',GRN),('RPE intact','Better',GRN)] py2=7.02 for sz,pg,col in prog: lbl(ax,15.55,py2,f'• {sz}',fs=8.5,c=SUB) lbl(ax,20.2,py2,pg,fs=8.5,c=col,bold=True); py2-=0.45 lbl(ax,18.5,4.65,'BEDSIDE TESTS',fs=10,c=A1,bold=True,ha='center') tests=[('Watzke-Allen','Beam thinned / BROKEN = FTMH'), ('Amsler Grid','Central distortion (non-specific)'), ('FAF Stages 3/4','Hyperfluorescent foveolar spot'), ('FFA','Window defect (use OCT instead)')] ty=4.22 for tn,fi in tests: lbl(ax,15.55,ty,f'• {tn}:',fs=8.5,c=A3,bold=True) lbl(ax,17.55,ty,fi,fs=8.2,c=SUB); ty-=0.48 lbl(ax,11,0.45, "Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · Wills Eye Manual pp. 867–869 · IVTS Classification", fs=8.5,c=SUB,ha='center') plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/OCT_Macular_Hole_Guide.png', dpi=150,bbox_inches='tight',facecolor=BG) plt.close() print("Done") PYEOF

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python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.lib.styles import ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm from reportlab.platypus import (SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable) from reportlab.platypus import Image as RLImage from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_JUSTIFY OUTPUT = "/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/OCT_Macular_Hole_Visual_Guide.pdf" W, H = A4 doc = SimpleDocTemplate(OUTPUT, pagesize=A4, leftMargin=1.5*cm, rightMargin=1.5*cm, topMargin=1.5*cm, bottomMargin=1.5*cm, title="OCT Interpretation Guide — Macular Hole") CW = W - 3.0*cm DARK=colors.HexColor("#0A1628"); NAVY=colors.HexColor("#1A3A5C") BLUE=colors.HexColor("#2E6DA4"); TEAL=colors.HexColor("#26A69A") AMB=colors.HexColor("#FFA726"); RED=colors.HexColor("#C0392B") GRN=colors.HexColor("#1E8449"); PUR=colors.HexColor("#7D3C98") LBLUE=colors.HexColor("#D6E8F7"); WHITE=colors.white GREY=colors.HexColor("#566573"); GREY_L=colors.HexColor("#F2F3F4") ILM=colors.HexColor("#80DEEA"); ISO=colors.HexColor("#E91E63") RPE=colors.HexColor("#BF360C"); SRF=colors.HexColor("#4DD0E1") OPR=colors.HexColor("#FFB300"); VMT=colors.HexColor("#F44336") def S(n,**k): d=dict(fontName='Helvetica',fontSize=10,leading=14,textColor=colors.HexColor("#1C2833"),spaceAfter=2) d.update(k); return ParagraphStyle(n,**d) ts=S('t',fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=18,textColor=WHITE,alignment=TA_CENTER,leading=24) ss=S('s',fontSize=10,textColor=colors.HexColor("#AED6F1"),alignment=TA_CENTER) h1=S('h1',fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=12,textColor=WHITE,leading=16,leftIndent=6) h2=S('h2',fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=10.5,textColor=NAVY,spaceBefore=4,spaceAfter=2) bd=S('b',fontSize=9.5,leading=14,alignment=TA_JUSTIFY) bt=S('bt',fontSize=9.5,leading=14,leftIndent=12) sm=S('sm',fontSize=8,textColor=GREY,alignment=TA_CENTER,leading=11) ch=S('ch',fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=9.5,textColor=WHITE,alignment=TA_CENTER,leading=13) cb=S('cb',fontName='Helvetica-Bold',fontSize=9,textColor=NAVY,leading=12) cn=S('cn',fontSize=9,leading=12) tip=S('ti',fontName='Helvetica-Oblique',fontSize=9.5,textColor=TEAL,leftIndent=8,leading=13) def hdr(txt,bg=BLUE): t=Table([[Paragraph(txt,h1)]],colWidths=[CW]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1),bg), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),7),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),7), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),10),('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1),0.6,DARK)])) return t def gtable(data,cols,hbg=BLUE,a1=LBLUE,a2=WHITE): fmt=[] for ri,row in enumerate(data): frow=[] for ci,cell in enumerate(row): if ri==0: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell),ch)) elif ci==0: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell),cb)) else: frow.append(Paragraph(str(cell),cn)) fmt.append(frow) t=Table(fmt,colWidths=cols,repeatRows=1) ts=[('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,0),hbg), ('GRID',(0,0),(-1,-1),0.4,colors.HexColor("#B0C4DE")), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1),0.8,hbg), ('VALIGN',(0,0),(-1,-1),'MIDDLE'), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),5),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),5), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),5)] for i in range(1,len(data)): ts.append(('BACKGROUND',(0,i),(-1,i),a1 if i%2==1 else a2)) t.setStyle(TableStyle(ts)); return t def ibox(txt,bg=colors.HexColor("#FFF3E0"),bc=AMB): t=Table([[Paragraph(txt,tip)]],colWidths=[CW]) t.setStyle(TableStyle([('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1),bg), ('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1),1,bc), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),6), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),10)])); return t story=[] # Title tb=Table([[Paragraph('OCT INTERPRETATION GUIDE',ts)], [Paragraph('Macular Hole — ILM · Cysts · Operculum · SRF · VMT',ss)], [Paragraph('Kanski 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · Wills Eye Manual · IVTS Classification',sm)]],colWidths=[CW]) tb.setStyle(TableStyle([('BACKGROUND',(0,0),(-1,-1),DARK), ('TOPPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),8),('BOTTOMPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),8), ('LEFTPADDING',(0,0),(-1,-1),10),('BOX',(0,0),(-1,-1),1.5,BLUE)])) story.append(tb); story.append(Spacer(1,4*mm)) # Main diagram story.append(hdr('1. VISUAL OCT DIAGRAM — ALL STAGES SIDE BY SIDE',bg=PUR)) story.append(Spacer(1,3*mm)) try: img=RLImage('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/OCT_Macular_Hole_Guide.png', width=CW, height=CW*(30/22)) story.append(img) story.append(Paragraph( 'Fig: Colour-coded OCT cross-sections for each stage. ' 'ILM=cyan line, IS/OS=pink band, RPE=red-brown base, SRF=teal, ' 'operculum=gold, VMT=red arrows, posterior hyaloid=blue line.',sm)) except Exception as e: story.append(Paragraph(f'[Image error: {e}]',bd)) story.append(Spacer(1,5*mm)) # Key OCT features table story.append(hdr('2. KEY OCT STRUCTURES — WHAT TO IDENTIFY',bg=colors.HexColor("#1A5276"))) story.append(Spacer(1,3*mm)) oct_feats=[ ['Structure','Appearance on OCT','Clinical Significance'], ['ILM\n(Internal Limiting Membrane)', 'Thin hyperreflective (bright) line at inner retinal surface', 'Intact = pseudohole/lamellar. Absent = true hole or post-surgery. Peeled in vitrectomy.'], ['IS/OS (Ellipsoid Zone)', 'Bright hyperreflective band in outer retina (2nd from RPE)', 'KEY prognostic marker. Intact = good VA recovery. Disrupted = poor prognosis.'], ['RPE', 'Outermost bright hyperreflective band, just above choroid', 'Intact RPE = better recovery. Concurrent AMD changes affect surgical planning.'], ['Intraretinal Cysts', 'Hyporeflective (dark) round spaces in ONL/inner retina', 'Earliest sign of hole formation (Stages 1a/1b). Schisis cavity at fovea.'], ['Operculum', 'Small oval hyperreflective fragment floating above hole', 'Avulsed ILM ± NFL. Pseudo-operculum = still attached to hyaloid face. Free = Stages 3/4.'], ['SRF (Subretinal Fluid)', 'Thin hyporeflective crescent between neurosensory retina and RPE', 'Stages 3 & 4 only. Width ∝ hole size/duration. Resolves after surgery.'], ['Posterior Hyaloid', 'Bright reflective line above retina. Solid = attached. Dashed = detached.', 'Stage 2 = attached (VMT). Stage 3 = partial PVD. Stage 4 = complete PVD + Weiss ring.'], ['VMT Traction', 'V-shaped hyaloid pulling ILM anteriorly. Foveal elevation on OCT.', 'Stages 1a/1b/2. Target of ocriplasmin. Causes anomalous PVD → hole formation.'], ['Resolved/Microhole', 'Intact foveal contour but tiny IS/OS junction break (dotted)', 'Diagnostic of spontaneously healed/surgically closed microhole. VA may be near-normal.'], ] story.append(gtable(oct_feats,[3.2*cm,4.8*cm,CW-8.0*cm],hbg=NAVY,a1=LBLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1,5*mm)) # Stage-by-stage OCT features story.append(hdr('3. STAGE-BY-STAGE OCT FEATURES',bg=TEAL)) story.append(Spacer(1,3*mm)) stages=[ ['Stage','OCT Key Findings','ILM?','IS/OS?','Hyaloid?','SRF?'], ['Normal','Normal foveal pit · All layers intact · Regular contour','Intact','Intact','Attached','No'], ['VMA','Vitreous attached at fovea ≤3 mm · No distortion · No cysts','Intact','Intact','Attached (focal)','No'], ['VMT','Foveal elevation/distortion · V-traction · Schisis cavity · No FTMH','Intact','Intact','Attached (traction)','No'], ['Stage 1b\n(Occult)','Foveal detachment · Intraretinal cyst/schisis · VMT present · No FTMH','Intact','Intact','Attached (VMT)','No'], ['Stage 2\n(Early FTMH)','Small FTMH <400 µm · Operculum · VMT still present · Cystic edges','Breached','Usually intact','Attached (VMT)','Small'], ['Stage 3\n(FTMH no PVD)','Large FTMH ≥400 µm · Free operculum · Cuff of SRF · No PVD','Absent at hole','May be disrupted','Partially detached','Present'], ['Stage 4\n(FTMH + PVD)','Large FTMH ≥400 µm · Free operculum · Large SRF · Complete PVD','Absent at hole','May be disrupted','Completely detached\n(Weiss ring)','Present'], ['Lamellar Hole','Partial thickness scooping of outer retina · Inner retina INTACT · ILM present','INTACT','Intact','Variable','No'], ['Resolved/\nMicrohole','Restored foveal contour · Tiny IS/OS defect (dotted line) · ILM present','Present','Micro-defect','Detached (PVD)','No'], ] story.append(gtable(stages,[2.0*cm,5.0*cm,1.5*cm,1.5*cm,2.5*cm,CW-12.5*cm],hbg=TEAL, a1=colors.HexColor("#D0F0EB"))) story.append(Spacer(1,4*mm)) story.append(ibox( 'TIP: OCT is the INVESTIGATION OF CHOICE for diagnosis and staging. ' 'FFA is NOT required. Key question: Is ILM intact? Is IS/OS intact? ' 'Is hyaloid attached or detached? Is there SRF?', bg=colors.HexColor("#E8F8F5"),bc=TEAL)) story.append(Spacer(1,5*mm)) # Differential OCT features story.append(hdr('4. OCT DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS',bg=RED)) story.append(Spacer(1,3*mm)) dd=[ ['Condition','ILM','IS/OS','Retina Depth','SRF','Key OCT Clue'], ['True FTMH','Breached/absent','Disrupted (late)','Full-thickness gap','Yes (Stages 3/4)','Full-thickness gap from ILM to RPE'], ['Lamellar Hole','INTACT','Intact','Partial scooping of outer layers','No','Inner retina intact — outer retina scooped'], ['Pseudohole (ERM)','Intact','Intact','No tissue loss','No','ERM on surface · ILM preserved · Watzke -ve'], ['CME','Intact','Intact','Intraretinal cysts','No','Perifoveal/disc leakage · Multiple cysts · Cause present'], ['CSCR','Intact','Intact','Neurosensory detachment','Yes (sub)','Subretinal fluid pool · No hole · RPE bump'], ] story.append(gtable(dd,[2.5*cm,1.5*cm,1.5*cm,2.8*cm,1.5*cm,CW-9.8*cm], hbg=RED,a1=colors.HexColor("#FDEDEC"))) story.append(Spacer(1,5*mm)) # Treatment impact on OCT story.append(hdr('5. POST-TREATMENT OCT CHANGES',bg=GRN)) story.append(Spacer(1,3*mm)) post=[ ['Timing','Expected OCT Finding'], ['Day 1–7 post-op','Gas bubble visible (hyperreflective arc). Hole closure often evident early.'], ['Week 2–4','Hole edges approximating · Cystic spaces resolving · SRF disappearing'], ['Month 1–3','Foveal contour partially restored · IS/OS defect may still be visible'], ['Month 3–12','IS/OS junction progressively improving · Correlates with visual recovery'], ['Long-term residual','Micro-IS/OS defect · Mild foveal contour irregularity · Still diagnostic'], ['Failure','Persistent full-thickness gap · Cystic edges · ERM formation'], ] story.append(gtable(post,[3.0*cm,CW-3.0*cm],hbg=GRN,a1=colors.HexColor("#E9F7EF"))) story.append(Spacer(1,5*mm)) # Footer story.append(HRFlowable(width='100%',thickness=0.6,color=GREY,spaceAfter=3,spaceBefore=3)) story.append(Paragraph( "Reference: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 611–629 · " "Wills Eye Manual pp. 867–869 · IVTS Group Classification", sm)) doc.build(story) print("PDF:", OUTPUT) PYEOF

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OCT Macular Hole Guide

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OCT Macular Hole Visual Guide

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What the OCT visual guide contains:

Diagram (22×30 dark-theme panel)

  • 9 colour-coded OCT cross-sections drawn to scale: Normal → VMA → VMT → Stage 1b → Stage 2 → Stage 3 → Stage 4 → Lamellar hole → Resolved/microhole
  • Every panel shows all 11 retinal layers (ILM to choroid) with accurate colour coding
  • Structures annotated directly on each panel: ILM (cyan line), IS/OS ellipsoid zone (pink band), RPE (red-brown), SRF (teal), operculum (gold ellipse), VMT traction (red arrows), posterior hyaloid (blue - solid/dashed for PVD status), intraretinal cysts (dark teal)
  • Layer legend + IVTS measurement diagram + prognosis table on the right

PDF sections (5 sections)

SectionContent
1. Visual DiagramFull embedded 9-panel OCT diagram
2. Key OCT Structures9-row table: ILM, IS/OS, RPE, cysts, operculum, SRF, hyaloid, VMT, resolved defect
3. Stage-by-Stage OCT9-stage table with ILM/IS-OS/hyaloid/SRF status per stage
4. OCT Differential DiagnosisTrue FTMH vs Lamellar vs Pseudohole vs CME vs CSCR
5. Post-Treatment OCTExpected OCT changes from Day 1 to long-term

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A comparative medical series illustrating the progression and spontaneous resolution of a macular hole (MH) following surgical intervention. The figure presents three stages (A, B, C), each containing a color fundus photograph (left) and a corresponding spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) cross-section (right).

A comparative medical series illustrating the progression and spontaneous resolution of a macular hole (MH) following surgical intervention. The figure presents three stages (A, B, C), each containing a color fundus photograph (left) and a corresponding spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) cross-section (right).

This composite diagnostic image features four Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) scans of the human retina, illustrating different stages and outcomes of macular hole (MH) surgery. The top panels show preoperative scans of two different cases (Case 21, left; Case 18, right) with active full-thickness macular holes. These images are annotated with measurements of hole morphology, including basal diameter (e.g., 2627 m vs. 1053 m), minimum top diameter, and height. Yellow outlines highlight intraretinal pseudocysts, with their respective areas calculated (e.g., 0.73 m). The bottom panels demonstrate postoperative outcomes: the bottom-left scan shows anatomical failure with a persistently open macular hole and significant cystic changes seven months post-surgery, while the bottom-right scan shows anatomical success with a closed macular hole and restoration of foveal contour four months post-surgery. These images serve as educational examples of how preoperative macular hole dimensions and the area of perifoveal pseudocysts may correlate with surgical prognosis and anatomical closure.

This composite diagnostic image features four Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) scans of the human retina, illustrating different stages and outcomes of macular hole (MH) surgery. The top panels show preoperative scans of two different cases (Case 21, left; Case 18, right) with active full-thickness macular holes. These images are annotated with measurements of hole morphology, including basal diameter (e.g., 2627 m vs. 1053 m), minimum top diameter, and height. Yellow outlines highlight intraretinal pseudocysts, with their respective areas calculated (e.g., 0.73 m). The bottom panels demonstrate postoperative outcomes: the bottom-left scan shows anatomical failure with a persistently open macular hole and significant cystic changes seven months post-surgery, while the bottom-right scan shows anatomical success with a closed macular hole and restoration of foveal contour four months post-surgery. These images serve as educational examples of how preoperative macular hole dimensions and the area of perifoveal pseudocysts may correlate with surgical prognosis and anatomical closure.

Summary : This figure presents a series of retinal fundus photographs and corresponding optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans, illustrating progressive stages of macular pathology.

Summary : This figure presents a series of retinal fundus photographs and corresponding optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans, illustrating progressive stages of macular pathology.

This diagnostic image provides a series of cross-sectional B-scans obtained through Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the human macula, demonstrating the segmentation of vitreoretinal pathology. The panel displays two separate clinical cases of macular holes (MH) across three stages of automated analysis: (a, d) original scans, (b, e) box selection modality, and (c, f) final segmented masks.

This diagnostic image provides a series of cross-sectional B-scans obtained through Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the human macula, demonstrating the segmentation of vitreoretinal pathology. The panel displays two separate clinical cases of macular holes (MH) across three stages of automated analysis: (a, d) original scans, (b, e) box selection modality, and (c, f) final segmented masks.

This diagnostic image series displays vertical Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) scans and corresponding infrared fundus images tracking the repair of a large macular hole (MH) using an anterior lens capsular flap transplant. The series is divided into four chronological stages: (a) Baseline, showing a full-thickness macular hole with distinct retinal layer disruption and subretinal fluid; (b) One month postoperatively, demonstrating initial closure with the hyperreflective capsular flap bridging the defect; (c) Six months postoperatively, showing further tissue integration and thickening at the foveal site; and (d) 12 months postoperatively, illustrating anatomical closure and foveal contour reorganization. The scans highlight the gradual restoration of retinal architecture, although some irregularities in the outer retinal layers persist. This sequence serves as an educational tool for ophthalmology residents to understand surgical outcomes and tissue remodeling in advanced macular hole management using autologous transplantation techniques. The imaging provides evidence of the flap acting as a scaffold for cellular migration and structural bridging.

This diagnostic image series displays vertical Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) scans and corresponding infrared fundus images tracking the repair of a large macular hole (MH) using an anterior lens capsular flap transplant. The series is divided into four chronological stages: (a) Baseline, showing a full-thickness macular hole with distinct retinal layer disruption and subretinal fluid; (b) One month postoperatively, demonstrating initial closure with the hyperreflective capsular flap bridging the defect; (c) Six months postoperatively, showing further tissue integration and thickening at the foveal site; and (d) 12 months postoperatively, illustrating anatomical closure and foveal contour reorganization. The scans highlight the gradual restoration of retinal architecture, although some irregularities in the outer retinal layers persist. This sequence serves as an educational tool for ophthalmology residents to understand surgical outcomes and tissue remodeling in advanced macular hole management using autologous transplantation techniques. The imaging provides evidence of the flap acting as a scaffold for cellular migration and structural bridging.

This composite diagnostic image features four Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) cross-sections of the human retina, illustrating the progression of macular holes (MH) graded according to the Gass classification (Stages I through IV). Panels A–D demonstrate the morphological evolution of the foveal architecture. Stage I (Panel A) shows an early foveal detachment with inner retinal disruption. Stages II and III (Panels B and C) exhibit progressively enlarging full-thickness retinal defects with associated intraretinal cystic changes and vitreomacular traction. Stage IV (Panel D) depicts a complete, large-diameter full-thickness macular hole with total vitreous separation. Annotated in each panel are measurement indicators: a yellow line representing the 'minimum MH size' (the narrowest point of the defect) and a red line representing the 'basal MH size' (the extent of the hole at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium). The series highlights key clinical biomarkers including retinal layer separation, cystic edema at the hole edges, and the widening of the hole diameter as the condition advances, which are critical for surgical planning and prognostic assessment in ophthalmology.

This composite diagnostic image features four Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) cross-sections of the human retina, illustrating the progression of macular holes (MH) graded according to the Gass classification (Stages I through IV). Panels A–D demonstrate the morphological evolution of the foveal architecture. Stage I (Panel A) shows an early foveal detachment with inner retinal disruption. Stages II and III (Panels B and C) exhibit progressively enlarging full-thickness retinal defects with associated intraretinal cystic changes and vitreomacular traction. Stage IV (Panel D) depicts a complete, large-diameter full-thickness macular hole with total vitreous separation. Annotated in each panel are measurement indicators: a yellow line representing the 'minimum MH size' (the narrowest point of the defect) and a red line representing the 'basal MH size' (the extent of the hole at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium). The series highlights key clinical biomarkers including retinal layer separation, cystic edema at the hole edges, and the widening of the hole diameter as the condition advances, which are critical for surgical planning and prognostic assessment in ophthalmology.

This composite diagnostic image displays multiple infrared fundus photographs and corresponding spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) scans of patients with North Carolina Macular Dystrophy (NCMD), specifically illustrating Grade 3 'macular caldera' lesions. Panel (a) shows significant choroidal atrophy at the lesion edge with relative preservation of the overlying neurosensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), marked by an arrowhead. Panel (b) illustrates localized RPE atrophy at the lesion periphery where the choroid remains largely intact (arrow). Panel (c) provides a wide-field OCT view of a deep macular excavation, highlighting the thinning and potential loss of the RPE and outer retinal layers, though some neurosensory tissue remains as a thin covering over the lesion floor. Panel (d) demonstrates a significant structural complication: a full-thickness macular hole (arrow) overlying a deep coloboma-like excavated area. These scans highlight the phenotypic variability of NCMD, emphasizing the differential atrophy patterns of the retinal layers, RPE, and choroid in advanced stages of the disease.

This composite diagnostic image displays multiple infrared fundus photographs and corresponding spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) scans of patients with North Carolina Macular Dystrophy (NCMD), specifically illustrating Grade 3 'macular caldera' lesions. Panel (a) shows significant choroidal atrophy at the lesion edge with relative preservation of the overlying neurosensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), marked by an arrowhead. Panel (b) illustrates localized RPE atrophy at the lesion periphery where the choroid remains largely intact (arrow). Panel (c) provides a wide-field OCT view of a deep macular excavation, highlighting the thinning and potential loss of the RPE and outer retinal layers, though some neurosensory tissue remains as a thin covering over the lesion floor. Panel (d) demonstrates a significant structural complication: a full-thickness macular hole (arrow) overlying a deep coloboma-like excavated area. These scans highlight the phenotypic variability of NCMD, emphasizing the differential atrophy patterns of the retinal layers, RPE, and choroid in advanced stages of the disease.

This diagnostic composite illustrates the longitudinal progression from myopic macular retinoschisis (MRS) to early retinal detachment (RD) across three patient cases. The top row features posterior fundus photographs showing myopic changes and tessellated fundi. Below, four rows of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) cross-sections track four evolutionary stages. Initial examinations show MRS with clear splitting of retinal layers. Stage 1 demonstrates focal thickening and irregularity of the external retinal layer (marked by arrows). Stage 2 reveals the development of an outer lamellar hole (arrowheads) beneath the thickened area. Stage 3 shows horizontal separation and bridging of the retinoschisis layer (asterisks) as the outer lamellar hole expands. Stage 4 depicts advanced RD with the resolution of retinoschisis, where remnants of the external retina (open arrowheads) remain attached to the inner retinal layers. This image serves as a clinical reference for monitoring high myopia complications and the specific morphological changes preceding full-thickness macular holes or total foveal detachment.

This diagnostic composite illustrates the longitudinal progression from myopic macular retinoschisis (MRS) to early retinal detachment (RD) across three patient cases. The top row features posterior fundus photographs showing myopic changes and tessellated fundi. Below, four rows of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) cross-sections track four evolutionary stages. Initial examinations show MRS with clear splitting of retinal layers. Stage 1 demonstrates focal thickening and irregularity of the external retinal layer (marked by arrows). Stage 2 reveals the development of an outer lamellar hole (arrowheads) beneath the thickened area. Stage 3 shows horizontal separation and bridging of the retinoschisis layer (asterisks) as the outer lamellar hole expands. Stage 4 depicts advanced RD with the resolution of retinoschisis, where remnants of the external retina (open arrowheads) remain attached to the inner retinal layers. This image serves as a clinical reference for monitoring high myopia complications and the specific morphological changes preceding full-thickness macular holes or total foveal detachment.

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Real OCT Images — Macular Hole: Find & Explain


IMAGE 1 — Gass Stages I–IV on SD-OCT (4-panel series)

Gass Stages I-IV Macular Hole SD-OCT

Explanation:

Panel A — Stage I (Impending / Early VMT):
  • Posterior hyaloid is visible as a bright white arc at the top
  • The foveal contour is disrupted and slightly elevated — classic VMT effect
  • A small intraretinal cystic space is visible at the fovea (inner retina splitting from outer retina)
  • The hole is not yet full-thickness — this is Gass Stage 1
  • Red line = minimum linear diameter (MLD); Yellow line = basal diameter (RPE level)
Panel B — Stage II (Early FTMH, <400 µm):
  • A small full-thickness hole has formed at the fovea
  • The vitreous remains attached — the hyperreflective hyaloid line is still pulled toward the fovea (VMT)
  • Cystic oedema / schisis is visible at the edges of the hole
  • The hole is narrow at the minimum point — typically <400 µm (IVTS: small or medium)
  • No significant SRF yet at this early stage
Panel C — Stage III (Large FTMH, no PVD):
  • The hole is now much wider (≥400 µm)
  • Large intraretinal cystic spaces are visible flanking the hole — the white/bright areas on both sides
  • The posterior hyaloid (top bright line) is partially separated but still attached at the vitreoretinal interface — Stage 3 has no complete PVD
  • A small free-floating operculum is visible above the hole
  • SRF cuff is present between retina and RPE at the hole base
Panel D — Stage IV (FTMH + Complete PVD):
  • Large full-thickness hole similar in size to Stage 3
  • The posterior hyaloid is now completely detached from the retinal surface (no VMT)
  • The bright reflective line at top represents the fully separated vitreous face
  • Cystic changes at hole margins persist
  • This is distinguished from Stage 3 ONLY by the complete PVD — clinically, a Weiss ring would be visible on fundoscopy
Key teaching point: The red and yellow measurement lines show MLD (narrowest point, red) vs basal diameter (at RPE level, yellow). IVTS classification uses MLD for size categorisation.

IMAGE 2 — Fundus Photo + OCT Correlation: Progression and Spontaneous Resolution

Fundus and OCT correlation macular hole progression

Explanation:

Row A — Active Macular Hole:
  • Left: Colour fundus photo shows a reddish-orange round lesion at the fovea (classic macular hole appearance — the fovea appears darker/redder than surrounding retina due to the absence of retinal tissue and direct view through to choroid)
  • Right: OCT shows an early/small FTMH with cystic changes at hole edges. The hole is relatively narrow.
Row B — Progressed / Enlarging Hole:
  • Left: Fundus photo shows a larger, more distinct reddish foveal lesion — the hole has enlarged; surrounding retina appears slightly grey (SRF halo)
  • Right: OCT now shows a larger FTMH with prominent cystic oedema on both sides, wider hole dimensions, and beginning SRF at hole base. The posterior hyaloid is separated (Stage 3 features).
Row C — Spontaneously Resolved Hole:
  • Left: Fundus photo shows the foveal region appears nearly normal — the reddish macular hole lesion has closed
  • Right: OCT shows the foveal contour is restored — the hole has closed, retinal layers are reconstituted. A residual IS/OS (ellipsoid zone) defect may be visible as a thin dark gap in the outer bright band, which is the OCT marker of a resolved/healed macular hole
Key teaching point: ~10% of full-thickness holes close spontaneously. Resolved holes may still have a micro-IS/OS defect on OCT and variable visual recovery depending on how long the hole was open.

IMAGE 3 — Kanski Fig. 14.50A — Lamellar Hole with Detached Posterior Hyaloid (Kanski 10th Ed.)

Kanski OCT lamellar hole - hyaloid detached

Explanation (Kanski Fig. 14.50A):

  • This OCT shows a lamellar hole — a partial-thickness defect, NOT a full-thickness macular hole
  • The posterior hyaloid is fully detached from the macular surface — seen as the bright white line at the top of the scan (arrow points to it). This indicates PVD has occurred.
  • The fovea has a scooped-out appearance — the inner retina is intact but the outer retinal layers show partial loss
  • Crucially, an intact layer of inner retina bridges over the defect — this is the defining OCT feature distinguishing lamellar hole from FTMH
  • The IS/OS band and RPE are relatively preserved
  • A full-thickness gap from ILM to RPE is absent — this excludes FTMH
Key teaching point: ILM intact + inner retina bridging + partial thickness = Lamellar hole. This does NOT warrant vitrectomy unless symptomatic. Watzke-Allen test is negative (beam uniformly distorted, not broken).

IMAGE 4 — Kanski Fig. 14.50C — FTMH with Intraretinal Cystic Spaces + Pseudo-Operculum

Kanski OCT FTMH with cysts and pseudo-operculum

Explanation (Kanski Fig. 14.50C):

This is a textbook-quality OCT of Stage 3 FTMH — one of the most important teaching images in macular hole:
  • Central dark gap = full-thickness macular hole — extends from the inner retinal surface all the way down to RPE. This confirms FTMH.
  • Intraretinal cystic spaces (dark rounded cavities) are clearly visible on BOTH sides of the hole, within the retinal tissue at the hole margins. These represent schisis/fluid-filled intraretinal cavities — characteristic of advanced FTMH
  • Pseudo-operculum = the bright hyperreflective oval fragment visible directly above the hole. It appears to still be attached or very close to the posterior hyaloid face (hence "pseudo" — not completely free). This distinguishes it from a true free-floating operculum seen in Stage 4.
  • The posterior hyaloid face is seen as a faint bright line above the pseudo-operculum
  • SRF is visible as a thin dark crescent at the base of the hole between the retinal edge and RPE
  • The RPE band (outermost white band) is intact and continuous under the hole — important for prognosis
Key teaching point: Pseudo-operculum = avulsed inner retinal tissue still attached to the posterior hyaloid. When the hyaloid fully separates (Stage 4), the operculum becomes truly free-floating. The presence of cystic spaces flanking the hole is the hallmark OCT appearance of established FTMH.

IMAGE 5 — SD-OCT Segmentation: Two Cases of FTMH (AI-assisted analysis)

SD-OCT FTMH segmentation two cases

Explanation:

Top row (a-c): Small/Medium FTMH:
  • Panel (a): Original SD-OCT — shows a narrow FTMH with cystic changes at hole margins. The hole is relatively small with steep sides — good surgical prognosis.
  • Panel (b): Automated box selection highlights the hole region (red) and the flanking intraretinal cysts (blue)
  • Panel (c): Segmentation mask — red = hole lumen; blue = intraretinal cystic spaces. This is used for automated MLD measurement.
Bottom row (d-f): Large FTMH:
  • Panel (d): Original SD-OCT — shows a large, wide FTMH (>400 µm basal diameter). Prominent cystic oedema visible as large dark lakes within the retina on both sides
  • Panel (e): Box selection — red region (hole) is much wider; blue regions (cysts) are large and bilateral
  • Panel (f): Final mask — the hole (red) is wide and the cystic component (blue) extends further into the perifoveal retina
Key teaching point for MCQ: Larger holes with wider cystic areas have poorer surgical prognosis. AI segmentation tools now automatically measure MLD and basal diameter for IVTS classification. The cystic area correlates with pre-operative hole stage and post-op visual recovery.

IMAGE 6 — Fundus + OCT Series: Progressive Macular Pathology (colour OCT)

Fundus and colour OCT macular hole progression series

Explanation:

This is a colour-coded OCT (false-colour B-scan) series alongside fundus photos:
Row A (fundus + OCT-B):
  • Fundus: Normal-appearing posterior pole with normal foveal reflex
  • OCT: Normal foveal contour — smooth U-shaped foveal pit; bright white IS/OS band (pink/white line) intact; RPE band (bottom) intact. This is the normal baseline.
Row C–D (colour OCT):
  • Fundus: Subtle early macular changes — slightly dulled foveal reflex
  • OCT (colour): Shows early disruption of the foveal architecture — the IS/OS line is slightly irregular at the fovea. The colour OCT (warm colours = hyperreflective layers; cool dark = hyporeflective spaces) clearly shows the outer retinal layers are beginning to separate. Early cystic formation visible.
Row E–F (advanced colour OCT):
  • Fundus: Clear macular hole visible as a distinct reddish round lesion
  • OCT (colour): Full-thickness defect visible as a dark gap through all retinal layers. The bright layers (IS/OS, RPE) are clearly separated at the fovea. Cystic oedema (dark rounded spaces) flanks the hole in the inner nuclear and outer nuclear layers. SRF visible as a dark crescent at hole base.
Row G–H (false-colour detail):
  • Highly detailed colour B-scans showing large bilateral cystic cavities (dark blue-green areas) within the retina at both edges of a large FTMH
  • The hole gap is dark centrally; bright hyperreflective bands (IS/OS, RPE) are visible at the bottom
  • The RPE remains continuous — favourable for post-surgical recovery

Summary: What to Look For on Every Macular Hole OCT

StructureWhat You SeeClinical Meaning
ILMThin bright top lineIntact = lamellar/pseudohole; Breached = FTMH
Intraretinal cystsDark rounded spaces in retinaStage 1b/2/3 — schisis cavity
OperculumBright oval above holeTrue FTMH confirmed; pseudo = still attached to hyaloid
SRFDark crescent at hole baseStages 3/4; resolves after surgery
Posterior hyaloidBright line above retinaSolid = attached (VMT); Separated = PVD
IS/OS (ellipsoid zone)Bright outer bandIntact = good VA prognosis; Disrupted = poor
RPEOutermost bright bandIntact under hole = better recovery
Hole size (MLD)Narrowest point<250 µm = small; 250-400 = medium; >400 = large

Endophthalmitis

Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humor, classified as post-operative, post-traumatic, or endogenous. Let me search Kanski and Wills Eye Manual for the full content.
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ENDOPHTHALMITIS

Reference: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. (pp. 343-347)

Clinical Photos from Kanski

Image 1 — Acute Postoperative Bacterial Endophthalmitis (Fig. 10.19A)

Endophthalmitis - severe anterior chamber infection with fibrinous exudate - Kanski
Explanation: This is a slit-lamp photograph showing severe anterior chamber endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery. Note:
  • The cornea is hazy and oedematous — diffuse corneal clouding from severe intraocular inflammation
  • The anterior chamber has a large yellow-white fibrinous exudate / hypopyon visible in the inferior AC
  • The iris detail is completely obscured — severe anterior uveitis with fibrin
  • The pupil is poorly visible due to dense fibrinous membrane
  • The red/inflamed conjunctiva is visible at the margins
  • This patient has no view of the lens or fundus — indicating severe vitritis as well
This appearance — post-cataract surgery, rapid onset pain + redness + visual loss + hypopyon — is a ophthalmic emergency requiring immediate intravitreal antibiotics

Image 2 — Severe Endophthalmitis with Hypopyon (Fibrinous AC exudate + corneal haze)

Endophthalmitis severe hypopyon and corneal involvement - Kanski
Explanation: This image shows advanced endophthalmitis with:
  • Dense white/grey hypopyon — a gravity-dependent collection of pus (inflammatory cells + exudate) in the inferior anterior chamber, with a distinct horizontal fluid level — the hallmark sign of endophthalmitis
  • Severe conjunctival injection and chemosis (red, swollen conjunctiva)
  • Corneal oedema — hazy, whitish cornea from endothelial damage by toxins
  • The pupil is barely visible behind the hypopyon and corneal haze
  • The iris is injected and details obscured — severe anterior uveitis
  • This represents a medical emergency — vision is at serious risk
Hypopyon = pus in anterior chamber = gravity-dependent white layer. In endophthalmitis it is typically large and rapidly progressing. Distinguish from sterile hypopyon (HLA-B27 uveitis, Behçet's) — but treat as infection until proven otherwise.

Overview

ParameterDetail
DefinitionSevere intraocular infection involving vitreous and/or aqueous humor
Incidence post-cataract~0.1% (varies by study)
Most common organismStaphylococcus epidermidis (Gram-positive, ~90% of isolates)
Gram-negative~10% of isolates (includes Pseudomonas aeruginosa — more virulent)
PathogenesisRapid photoreceptor damage from bacterial toxins + host inflammatory response

Classification

1. Acute Postoperative Endophthalmitis

  • Onset: within 6 weeks of surgery (usually days 2-7)
  • Commonest type — follows cataract surgery
  • Organisms: Gram-positive cocci (S. epidermidis, S. aureus, Streptococcus)

2. Delayed / Chronic Postoperative Endophthalmitis

  • Onset: weeks to months after surgery
  • Organisms: Propionibacterium acnes (most common), fungi, S. epidermidis
  • Presents as low-grade uveitis, white plaque on capsule, recurrent despite steroids

3. Bleb-related / Fistula Endophthalmitis

  • After trabeculectomy with bleb
  • Organisms: more virulent than post-cataract (Streptococcus, Gram-negatives)
  • Poor prognosis even with early treatment; may lose eye
  • Signs: white milky bleb, severe injection, large hypopyon, viritis

4. Post-Traumatic Endophthalmitis

  • After penetrating ocular injury
  • Organism: Bacillus cereus (classic — very aggressive, often leads to evisceration)
  • Other: S. aureus, fungi (from soil/vegetable matter)

5. Endogenous Endophthalmitis

  • Haematogenous spread — no surgery/trauma
  • Risk factors: immunocompromised, IV drug use, septicaemia, diabetes, renal failure
  • Organisms: fungi (Candida, Aspergillus), Klebsiella (East Asia), Staphylococcus
  • Bilateral in ~25%

Symptoms

  • Pain (may be severe)
  • Redness
  • Visual loss (progressive, rapid)
  • Lid swelling
  • Photophobia

Signs (vary by severity)

SignSignificance
Eyelid swelling + chemosisPeriorbital inflammation
Conjunctival injection + dischargeSevere ocular surface inflammation
Corneal haze / oedemaEndotoxin damage to endothelium
Fibrinous exudate + HypopyonPus in AC — hallmark sign
Severe anterior uveitisAnterior segment involvement
Vitritis + impaired fundus viewVitreous involvement
Loss of red reflexSevere vitreous opacification
Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)Poor prognostic sign — retinal ischaemia

Risk Factors for Post-cataract Endophthalmitis

Risk FactorExample
IntraoperativePosterior capsule rupture, prolonged surgery, vitreous loss
Incision typeClear corneal sutureless incision (temporal > superior)
Wound-relatedWound leak on day 1
Patient factorsDiabetes, blepharitis, dacryocystitis, adnexal infection
OtherDelayed topical antibiotics, topical anaesthesia only

Prophylaxis (Kanski, p. 343)

  1. 5% povidone-iodine instilled into conjunctival fornices — left undisturbed ≥3 minutes before surgery ← most evidence-based step
  2. Intracameral cefuroxime 1 mg in 0.1 ml at end of surgery (AC injection) ← standard prophylaxis
  3. Alternative: Intracameral moxifloxacin 0.5 mg in 0.1 ml if cefuroxime unavailable
  4. AVOID intracameral vancomycin as routine prophylaxis — causes haemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis
  5. Treat pre-existing infections (blepharitis, dacryocystitis, conjunctivitis) before surgery
  6. Early resuturing of leaking wounds
  7. Preoperative topical fluoroquinolones — commonly used but evidence for efficacy is lacking
TIP (Kanski): Preoperative instillation of 5% povidone-iodine reduces the risk of endophthalmitis. In a one-eyed patient — ensure the adjacent socket is free of infection before cataract surgery.

Identification of Pathogens

Specimens required (obtain BEFORE giving antibiotics):
SampleMethodNotes
Aqueous0.1-0.2 ml via limbal paracentesis, 25G needleLabelled syringe
Vitreous0.2-0.4 ml, 23G needle or disposable vitrector, 3.5 mm from limbusMore likely positive than aqueous
Conjunctival swabAdditionalIf intraocular samples negative
  • B-scan ultrasound before vitreous sampling if no clinical view → exclude retinal detachment
  • PCR available for unusual organisms and negative cultures (but high sensitivity → risk of false positives)
  • Negative culture does NOT rule out infection → continue treatment

Treatment

Step 1: Intravitreal Antibiotics (KEY — given immediately after cultures)

DrugDoseCovers
Vancomycin2 mg in 0.1 mlGram-positive cocci including MRSA
Ceftazidime2 mg in 0.1 mlGram-negative including Pseudomonas
Amikacin0.4 mg in 0.1 mlAlternative to ceftazidime (penicillin allergy) — more retinal toxic
  • Injected slowly into mid-vitreous cavity using 25G needle
  • Second drug can be given through the same needle (disconnect syringe, leave needle in place)

Step 2: Additional Treatment

TreatmentDetail
Repeat intravitreal antibiotics at 48 hoursIf no improvement
Topical steroidsStart after 48 hours (not before — let antibiotics work)
Oral fluoroquinolones10-14 days
Topical antibiotics (intensive)Concurrent
CycloplegicFor pain + prevent posterior synechiae

Step 3: Vitrectomy (EVS guidelines)

The Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS) is the landmark RCT:
ConditionEVS Recommendation
VA = light perception (LP)Immediate vitrectomy + intravitreal antibiotics
VA = hand movements (HM) or betterIntravitreal antibiotics alone (vitrectomy NOT superior)
No improvement at 36-48 hoursConsider vitrectomy regardless
Fistula-related endophthalmitisAggressive early vitrectomy recommended
EVS KEY POINT: If initial VA is light perception only → immediate PPV. If VA is HM or better → intravitreal antibiotics alone first. Vitrectomy allows better antibiotic penetration and removal of bacterial load.

Differential Diagnosis

ConditionKey Distinguishing Feature
Retained lens materialNo fever, may have raised IOP; OCT/UBM shows lens fragments
Vitreous haemorrhageDepigmented blood in vitreous; no pain/fever; no hypopyon
Postoperative uveitis (sterile)Mild signs; responds to topical steroids within 6-24 hours
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS)Intense fibrin reaction, corneal oedema; no vitreous involvement; due to contaminated irrigating fluid/viscoelastic
Sympathetic ophthalmiaAfter penetrating trauma; bilateral; granulomatous uveitis
If any doubt — treat as infectious endophthalmitis immediately.

Chronic / Delayed Endophthalmitis (Propionibacterium acnes)

  • Onset: months after cataract surgery
  • Presents as: low-grade granulomatous uveitis, white intracapsular plaque (sequestered organisms in lens bag)
  • Recurs despite topical/systemic steroids
  • Diagnosis: PCR or culture of AC tap / capsular material
  • Treatment: vitrectomy + total capsulectomy + intravitreal vancomycin

Endogenous Endophthalmitis - Key Points

OrganismAssociations
Candida albicansIV drug use, prolonged IV lines, immunosuppression
AspergillusNeutropenia, bone marrow transplant, haematological malignancy
Klebsiella pneumoniaeLiver abscess — East Asian patients (classic association)
Bacillus cereusPost-traumatic — soil, vegetable matter; extremely aggressive
S. aureusBacteraemia, IV drug use

High-Yield PG MCQ Summary

PointAnswer
Most common organism post-cataractStaphylococcus epidermidis
Gram-positive : Gram-negative ratio90% : 10%
Hypopyon definitionPus (gravity-dependent) in anterior chamber
Pre-op prophylaxis — gold standard5% povidone-iodine to conjunctival fornices (≥3 minutes)
Intracameral prophylaxisCefuroxime 1 mg in 0.1 ml at end of surgery
AVOID as intracameral prophylaxisVancomycin — causes haemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis
Most likely positive culture siteVitreous (> aqueous)
Vitreous tap site in pseudophakic eye3.5 mm from limbus
Intravitreal vancomycin dose2 mg in 0.1 ml
Intravitreal ceftazidime dose2 mg in 0.1 ml
Amikacin dose + concern0.4 mg in 0.1 ml — more retinal toxic
EVS: immediate vitrectomy when VA =Light perception (LP)
EVS: antibiotics alone when VA =Hand movements or better
When to start topical steroidsAfter 48 hours (not before)
Oral antibiotics duration10-14 days fluoroquinolones
Most virulent post-traumatic organismBacillus cereus
Chronic endophthalmitis organismPropionibacterium acnes (white capsular plaque)
Endogenous + liver abscess + East AsianKlebsiella pneumoniae
Fistula-related endophthalmitis prognosisPoor — more virulent organisms than post-cataract
TASS vs endophthalmitis distinctionTASS: no vitreous involvement; responds to steroids
PCR limitationHigh sensitivity → false positives (contamination)
Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed., pp. 343-347

Create a visual timeline/decision tree for endophthalmitis management (EVS criteria)

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python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyBboxPatch, FancyArrowPatch from matplotlib.lines import Line2D import numpy as np fig = plt.figure(figsize=(24, 28), facecolor='#0A1628') ax = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax.set_xlim(0, 24); ax.set_ylim(0, 28); ax.axis('off') # ── Palette ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── BG = '#0A1628'; PANEL = '#112240'; PANEL2 = '#0D1B36' RED = '#E53935'; RED_L = '#FFEBEE'; RED_D = '#B71C1C' ORANGE = '#FB8C00'; ORG_L = '#FFF3E0' GREEN = '#43A047'; GRN_L = '#E8F5E9'; GRN_D = '#1B5E20' BLUE = '#1E88E5'; BLU_L = '#E3F2FD'; BLU_D = '#0D47A1' TEAL = '#00897B'; TEL_L = '#E0F2F1' PURPLE = '#8E24AA'; PUR_L = '#F3E5F5' AMBER = '#FFB300'; AMB_L = '#FFF8E1' GREY = '#546E7A'; GRY_L = '#ECEFF1' WHITE = '#ECEFF4'; SUB = '#90A4AE' YELLOW = '#FDD835' def rbox(ax, x, y, w, h, fc, ec=None, lw=1.5, alpha=1.0, rad=0.2, zorder=3): p = FancyBboxPatch((x, y), w, h, boxstyle=f"round,pad={rad}", facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec or fc, linewidth=lw, alpha=alpha, zorder=zorder) ax.add_patch(p) def txt(ax, x, y, t, fs=10, c=WHITE, bold=False, ha='center', va='center', zorder=8, wrap=False): fw = 'bold' if bold else 'normal' ax.text(x, y, t, fontsize=fs, color=c, fontweight=fw, ha=ha, va=va, zorder=zorder, wrap=wrap, multialignment='center' if ha == 'center' else 'left') def arrow(ax, x1, y1, x2, y2, c=WHITE, lw=2, style='->', head=12, zorder=6): ax.annotate('', xy=(x2, y2), xytext=(x1, y1), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle=style, color=c, lw=lw, mutation_scale=head), zorder=zorder) def diamond(ax, cx, cy, w, h, fc, ec, lw=2, zorder=4): dx = w/2; dy = h/2 pts = np.array([[cx, cy+dy],[cx+dx, cy],[cx, cy-dy],[cx-dx, cy]]) poly = plt.Polygon(pts, facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec, linewidth=lw, zorder=zorder) ax.add_patch(poly) def badge(ax, x, y, txt_str, fc, ec, fs=8.5, zorder=9): rbox(ax, x-0.55, y-0.2, 1.1, 0.42, fc, ec, lw=1.2, rad=0.1, zorder=zorder) txt(ax, x, y+0.01, txt_str, fs=fs, c=WHITE, bold=True, zorder=zorder+1) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TITLE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.3, 26.5, 23.4, 1.25, PANEL, BLUE, lw=2.5, rad=0.25) txt(ax, 12, 27.25, 'ENDOPHTHALMITIS MANAGEMENT', fs=21, c=WHITE, bold=True) txt(ax, 12, 26.78, 'Decision Tree · EVS Criteria · Treatment Protocol | Kanski 10th Ed. pp. 343–347 · Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study', fs=10.5, c='#90CAF9') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 1 — CLINICAL SUSPICION (top) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 8.0, 24.8, 8.0, 1.45, '#1A3A5C', BLUE, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 25.7, 'CLINICAL SUSPICION OF ENDOPHTHALMITIS', fs=13, c=WHITE, bold=True) txt(ax, 12, 25.22, 'Pain · Redness · Visual loss · Hypopyon · Vitritis · Loss of red reflex', fs=9.5, c='#90CAF9') arrow(ax, 12, 24.8, 12, 24.2, c=BLUE, lw=2.5, head=14) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 2 — IMMEDIATE ACTIONS BOX # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 3.0, 22.4, 18.0, 1.65, '#1A2744', ORANGE, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 23.52, '⚡ IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (Do Not Delay)', fs=12, c=AMBER, bold=True) badge(ax, 4.5, 22.95, 'Step 1', ORANGE, '#E65100', fs=8) txt(ax, 12.0, 22.95, 'B-scan ultrasound if no view · Obtain aqueous (0.1–0.2 ml, 25G, limbal paracentesis) · Obtain vitreous (0.2–0.4 ml, 23G or vitrector, 3.5 mm from limbus)', fs=9, c=WHITE, bold=False) txt(ax, 12.0, 22.6, 'Send specimens to microbiology IMMEDIATELY · Then give intravitreal antibiotics', fs=8.8, c='#FFCC80') arrow(ax, 12, 22.4, 12, 21.75, c=ORANGE, lw=2.5, head=14) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 3 — INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS (always) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 3.5, 20.2, 17.0, 1.4, '#1A3A1A', GREEN, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 21.2, '💉 INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS (Mandatory — Given Immediately After Cultures)', fs=12, c='#A5D6A7', bold=True) badge(ax, 5.0, 20.65, 'Step 2', GREEN, GRN_D, fs=8) txt(ax, 12, 20.65, 'Vancomycin 2 mg/0.1 ml (Gram-positive, MRSA) + Ceftazidime 2 mg/0.1 ml (Gram-negative, Pseudomonas)', fs=9.5, c=WHITE) txt(ax, 12, 20.32, 'Amikacin 0.4 mg/0.1 ml = alternative to ceftazidime if true penicillin allergy (MORE retinal toxic — use with caution)', fs=8.5, c='#FFCC80') arrow(ax, 12, 20.2, 12, 19.55, c=GREEN, lw=2.5, head=14) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # EVS DECISION DIAMOND # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diamond(ax, 12, 18.4, 6.5, 1.85, '#1A1A3A', PURPLE, lw=2.5, zorder=4) txt(ax, 12, 18.68, 'EVS CRITERION', fs=12, c='#CE93D8', bold=True, zorder=8) txt(ax, 12, 18.22, 'What is the presenting visual acuity?', fs=10, c=WHITE, zorder=8) # Labels on diamond sides txt(ax, 5.2, 18.4, 'VA = LIGHT\nPERCEPTION (LP)\nor worse', fs=10, c=RED, bold=True, ha='right') txt(ax, 18.8, 18.4, 'VA = HAND\nMOVEMENTS (HM)\nor better', fs=10, c=GREEN, bold=True, ha='left') # Arrows from diamond arrow(ax, 8.75, 18.4, 6.5, 18.4, c=RED, lw=2.5, head=14) # left → vitrectomy arrow(ax, 15.25, 18.4, 17.5, 18.4, c=GREEN, lw=2.5, head=14) # right → antibiotics only # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # LEFT BRANCH — LP: IMMEDIATE VITRECTOMY # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 15.6, 7.8, 2.55, '#2C1010', RED, lw=2.5, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 4.3, 17.9, '🔴 IMMEDIATE PPV', fs=13, c=RED, bold=True) txt(ax, 4.3, 17.5, '(Pars Plana Vitrectomy)', fs=10, c='#FFCDD2') badge(ax, 1.5, 16.95, 'EVS LP', RED, RED_D, fs=8) items_l = [ '• VA = Light Perception → immediate vitrectomy', '• EVS: 3× better outcome vs tap-inject alone', '• Removes bacterial load + toxins directly', '• Better antibiotic penetration post-vitrectomy', '• Repeat intravitreal antibiotics intraoperatively', ] ly = 16.88 for it in items_l: txt(ax, 4.3, ly, it, fs=8.8, c=WHITE, ha='center') ly -= 0.36 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # RIGHT BRANCH — HM: ANTIBIOTICS ALONE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 15.8, 15.6, 7.8, 2.55, '#0D2E0D', GREEN, lw=2.5, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 19.7, 17.9, '🟢 INTRAVITREAL', fs=13, c=GREEN, bold=True) txt(ax, 19.7, 17.5, 'ANTIBIOTICS ALONE', fs=10, c='#C8E6C9') badge(ax, 16.8, 16.95, 'EVS HM', GREEN, GRN_D, fs=8) items_r = [ '• VA = HM or better → tap + inject only', '• EVS: vitrectomy NOT superior at this VA level', '• Intravitreal vancomycin + ceftazidime', '• Monitor closely — reassess at 36-48 hours', '• Escalate to vitrectomy if no improvement', ] ry = 16.88 for it in items_r: txt(ax, 19.7, ry, it, fs=8.8, c=WHITE, ha='center') ry -= 0.36 # arrows down from branches arrow(ax, 4.3, 15.6, 4.3, 15.0, c=RED, lw=2, head=10) arrow(ax, 19.7, 15.6, 19.7, 15.0, c=GREEN, lw=2, head=10) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # REASSESSMENT AT 48 HOURS (both branches join) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 3.0, 13.3, 18.0, 1.55, '#1A2744', BLUE, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 14.52, '⏱ REASSESS AT 48 HOURS', fs=12, c='#90CAF9', bold=True) badge(ax, 4.5, 14.0, 'Step 3', BLUE, BLU_D, fs=8) txt(ax, 12, 14.0, 'Repeat intravitreal antibiotics · Start TOPICAL STEROIDS (not before 48 hrs) · Oral fluoroquinolones × 10–14 days', fs=9.5, c=WHITE) txt(ax, 12, 13.62, 'Consider PPV if: No clinical improvement · Worsening despite antibiotics · Fistula-related endophthalmitis · Very virulent organism', fs=8.8, c='#FFCC80') # Join arrows from both sides to 48hr box ax.annotate('', xy=(4.3, 13.85), xytext=(4.3, 15.0), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color=RED, lw=1.8, mutation_scale=10), zorder=6) ax.annotate('', xy=(19.7, 13.85), xytext=(19.7, 15.0), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color=GREEN, lw=1.8, mutation_scale=10), zorder=6) # Horizontal connectors to box ax.plot([4.3, 4.3], [13.85, 13.85], color=RED, lw=1.5, zorder=5) ax.plot([19.7, 19.7], [13.85, 13.85], color=GREEN, lw=1.5, zorder=5) arrow(ax, 12, 13.3, 12, 12.65, c=BLUE, lw=2.5, head=14) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # SPECIFIC TYPES — 3 COLUMN PANELS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.3, 11.1, 23.4, 0.48, '#1A2744', TEAL, lw=1.5, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 12, 11.34, 'ENDOPHTHALMITIS BY TYPE — Classification & Organism', fs=11, c='#80CBC4', bold=True) types = [ # (x, title, title_col, badge, items, badge_col) (0.4, 'ACUTE POST-OP', RED, [('Onset','Days 2–7 post cataract surgery'), ('Organisms','S. epidermidis (most common)\nS. aureus · Streptococcus'), ('Gram ratio','~90% Gram-positive'), ('Prognosis','Reasonable with early Rx'), ('EVS Trial','Landmark RCT — applies here')]), (8.3, 'CHRONIC / DELAYED', PURPLE, [('Onset','Weeks–months post-op'), ('Organisms','Propionibacterium acnes\nFungi · S. epidermidis'), ('Sign','White capsular plaque'), ('Rx','Vitrectomy + total capsulectomy\n+ IVT vancomycin'), ('Key','PCR for diagnosis')]), (16.2, 'POST-TRAUMATIC', ORANGE, [('Onset','After penetrating injury'), ('Classic organism','Bacillus cereus\n(soil/vegetable matter)'), ('Prognosis','VERY POOR — often evisceration'), ('Others','S. aureus · Fungi'), ('Rx','Emergency vitrectomy\n+ broad-spectrum IVT abx')]), ] for (bx, title, col, items) in types: rbox(ax, bx, 8.35, 7.5, 2.6, PANEL2, col, lw=1.8, rad=0.18) rbox(ax, bx, 10.6, 7.5, 0.42, col, col, lw=0, rad=0.1, alpha=0.9) txt(ax, bx+3.75, 10.81, title, fs=10.5, c=WHITE, bold=True) iy = 10.45 for (k, v) in items: txt(ax, bx+0.25, iy, f'{k}:', fs=8.5, c=col, bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, bx+2.5, iy, v, fs=8.5, c=WHITE, ha='left') iy -= (0.5 if '\n' in v else 0.44) # Endogenous panel (full width) rbox(ax, 0.3, 6.55, 23.4, 1.68, PANEL, TEAL, lw=1.8, rad=0.18) rbox(ax, 0.3, 7.92, 23.4, 0.42, TEAL, TEAL, lw=0, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 12, 8.13, 'ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS — Haematogenous spread (no surgery/trauma)', fs=10.5, c=WHITE, bold=True) endo = [ ('Candida', 'IV drug use · prolonged IV lines · ICU · immunosuppressed'), ('Aspergillus', 'Neutropenia · BMT · haematological malignancy'), ('Klebsiella', 'Liver abscess → EAST ASIAN patients (classic PG MCQ association)'), ('S. aureus', 'Bacteraemia · septicaemia · IV drug use'), ('Bilateral?', '~25% bilateral · Risk: DM, renal failure, immunocompromised'), ] ex = 0.7; ey = 7.75 for org, assoc in endo: txt(ax, ex+0.0, ey, f'• {org}:', fs=9, c='#80CBC4', bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, ex+2.0, ey, assoc, fs=9, c=WHITE, ha='left') ey -= 0.38 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PROPHYLAXIS STRIP # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.3, 4.85, 23.4, 1.52, '#1A1A00', AMBER, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 6.1, '🛡 PROPHYLAXIS — Pre/Intraoperative (Post-cataract)', fs=11, c=AMBER, bold=True) proph = [ ('✅ GOLD STANDARD', '5% Povidone-iodine into conjunctival fornix — ≥3 minutes before surgery'), ('✅ INTRACAMERAL', 'Cefuroxime 1 mg/0.1 ml injected into AC at END of surgery'), ('✅ ALTERNATIVE', 'Moxifloxacin 0.5 mg/0.1 ml intracameral (if cefuroxime unavailable)'), ('❌ AVOID', 'Intracameral vancomycin → HAEMORRHAGIC OCCLUSIVE RETINAL VASCULITIS'), ('⚠ LACKING EVIDENCE', 'Preoperative topical fluoroquinolones — commonly used but no proven efficacy'), ] px = 0.6; py = 5.78 for label, detail in proph: col = RED if '❌' in label else (ORANGE if '⚠' in label else GREEN) txt(ax, px, py, label, fs=8.5, c=col, bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, px+3.8, py, detail, fs=8.8, c=WHITE, ha='left') py -= 0.36 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # MCQ STRIP # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.3, 2.45, 23.4, 2.22, '#200010', RED, lw=2, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 12, 4.38, '🎯 HIGH-YIELD PG MCQ POINTS', fs=11, c='#EF9A9A', bold=True) mcqs = [ ('Most common organism', 'S. epidermidis'), ('Gram +ve : Gram -ve', '90% : 10%'), ('EVS — immediate vitrectomy when', 'VA = Light Perception (LP)'), ('EVS — antibiotics alone when', 'VA = HM or better'), ('When to start topical steroids', 'AFTER 48 hours (not before)'), ('Vancomycin dose (IVT)', '2 mg in 0.1 ml'), ('Ceftazidime dose (IVT)', '2 mg in 0.1 ml'), ('Vitreous tap entry point', '3.5 mm from limbus (pseudophakic)'), ('Avoid as intracameral prophylaxis', 'Vancomycin → haemorrhagic retinal vasculitis'), ('Post-traumatic classic organism', 'Bacillus cereus'), ('Chronic/delayed organism', 'Propionibacterium acnes (capsular plaque)'), ('Endogenous + liver abscess', 'Klebsiella pneumoniae (East Asian)'), ] mx1 = 0.6; mx2 = 8.4; mx3 = 12.6; mx4 = 20.4; my = 4.05 for i, (q, a) in enumerate(mcqs): if i < 6: cx = mx1; ax2_x = mx2 else: cx = mx3; ax2_x = mx4 row_y = my - (i % 6) * 0.29 txt(ax, cx, row_y, f'• {q}:', fs=8.2, c=SUB, ha='left') txt(ax, ax2_x, row_y, a, fs=8.2, c=AMBER, bold=True, ha='left') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # FOOTER # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ txt(ax, 12, 0.5, "Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 343–347 · Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS, 1995) · Wills Eye Manual", fs=8.5, c=SUB) plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Endophthalmitis_Decision_Tree.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor=BG) plt.close() print("Done") PYEOF

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python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyBboxPatch import numpy as np fig = plt.figure(figsize=(24, 28), facecolor='#0A1628') ax = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax.set_xlim(0, 24); ax.set_ylim(0, 28); ax.axis('off') BG='#0A1628'; PANEL='#112240'; PANEL2='#0D1B36' RED='#E53935'; RED_D='#B71C1C' ORANGE='#FB8C00' GREEN='#43A047'; GRN_D='#1B5E20' BLUE='#1E88E5'; BLU_D='#0D47A1' TEAL='#00897B' PURPLE='#8E24AA' AMBER='#FFB300' WHITE='#ECEFF4'; SUB='#90A4AE' def rbox(ax,x,y,w,h,fc,ec=None,lw=1.5,alpha=1.0,rad=0.2,zorder=3): p=FancyBboxPatch((x,y),w,h,boxstyle=f"round,pad={rad}", facecolor=fc,edgecolor=ec or fc, linewidth=lw,alpha=alpha,zorder=zorder) ax.add_patch(p) def txt(ax,x,y,t,fs=10,c=WHITE,bold=False,ha='center',va='center',zorder=8): ax.text(x,y,t,fontsize=fs,color=c,fontweight='bold'if bold else 'normal', ha=ha,va=va,zorder=zorder,multialignment='center'if ha=='center'else 'left') def arrow(ax,x1,y1,x2,y2,c=WHITE,lw=2,head=12,zorder=6): ax.annotate('',xy=(x2,y2),xytext=(x1,y1), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->',color=c,lw=lw,mutation_scale=head),zorder=zorder) def diamond(ax,cx,cy,w,h,fc,ec,lw=2.5,zorder=4): dx=w/2; dy=h/2 pts=np.array([[cx,cy+dy],[cx+dx,cy],[cx,cy-dy],[cx-dx,cy]]) poly=plt.Polygon(pts,facecolor=fc,edgecolor=ec,linewidth=lw,zorder=zorder) ax.add_patch(poly) def badge(ax,x,y,t,fc,ec,fs=8.5,zorder=9): rbox(ax,x-0.55,y-0.21,1.1,0.44,fc,ec,lw=1.2,rad=0.1,zorder=zorder) txt(ax,x,y+0.01,t,fs=fs,c=WHITE,bold=True,zorder=zorder+1) # ── TITLE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,26.5,23.4,1.25,PANEL,BLUE,lw=2.5,rad=0.25) txt(ax,12,27.25,'ENDOPHTHALMITIS: MANAGEMENT DECISION TREE',fs=20,c=WHITE,bold=True) txt(ax,12,26.78,'EVS Criteria | Treatment Protocol | Classification | Kanski 10th Ed.',fs=10.5,c='#90CAF9') # ── CLINICAL SUSPICION ─────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,7.5,24.75,9.0,1.5,'#1A3A5C',BLUE,lw=2,rad=0.2) txt(ax,12,25.68,'SUSPECT ENDOPHTHALMITIS',fs=13,c=WHITE,bold=True) txt(ax,12,25.2,'Pain + Redness + Visual loss + Hypopyon + Vitritis + Loss of red reflex',fs=9.5,c='#90CAF9') arrow(ax,12,24.75,12,24.12,c=BLUE,lw=2.5,head=14) # ── STEP 1: IMMEDIATE ACTIONS ──────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,2.5,22.35,19.0,1.65,'#1A2020',ORANGE,lw=2.2,rad=0.2) badge(ax,3.6,23.6,'STEP 1',ORANGE,'#E65100') txt(ax,12,23.6,'IMMEDIATE ACTIONS — Do Not Delay',fs=12,c=AMBER,bold=True) txt(ax,12,23.18,'B-scan US if no view | Aqueous tap: 0.1-0.2 ml via limbal paracentesis (25G) | Vitreous tap: 0.2-0.4 ml via vitrector/23G, 3.5 mm from limbus',fs=9,c=WHITE) txt(ax,12,22.78,'Send specimens to microbiology IMMEDIATELY | Then administer intravitreal antibiotics without delay',fs=8.8,c='#FFCC80') arrow(ax,12,22.35,12,21.7,c=ORANGE,lw=2.5,head=14) # ── STEP 2: IVT ANTIBIOTICS ────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,2.5,20.15,19.0,1.45,'#0D2010',GREEN,lw=2.2,rad=0.2) badge(ax,3.6,21.23,'STEP 2',GREEN,GRN_D) txt(ax,12,21.23,'INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS (Always — given immediately after cultures)',fs=12,c='#A5D6A7',bold=True) txt(ax,12,20.78,'VANCOMYCIN 2 mg / 0.1 ml (Gram-positive, MRSA) + CEFTAZIDIME 2 mg / 0.1 ml (Gram-negative incl. Pseudomonas)',fs=10,c=WHITE) txt(ax,12,20.38,'Alternative to ceftazidime: Amikacin 0.4 mg/0.1 ml (penicillin allergy only — MORE retinal toxic)',fs=8.8,c='#FFCC80') arrow(ax,12,20.15,12,19.45,c=GREEN,lw=2.5,head=14) # ── EVS DIAMOND ────────────────────────────────────────────────── diamond(ax,12,18.3,7.0,1.95,'#1A1030',PURPLE,lw=3,zorder=4) txt(ax,12,18.62,'EVS DECISION',fs=13,c='#CE93D8',bold=True,zorder=8) txt(ax,12,18.18,'What is the presenting visual acuity?',fs=10,c=WHITE,zorder=8) # Side labels rbox(ax,0.5,17.62,4.8,1.35,'#2C0808',RED,lw=2,rad=0.18) txt(ax,2.9,18.42,'VA = LIGHT\nPERCEPTION',fs=11,c=RED,bold=True) txt(ax,2.9,17.85,'(LP or worse)',fs=9.5,c='#FFCDD2') rbox(ax,18.7,17.62,4.8,1.35,'#082C08',GREEN,lw=2,rad=0.18) txt(ax,21.1,18.42,'VA = HAND\nMOVEMENTS',fs=11,c=GREEN,bold=True) txt(ax,21.1,17.85,'(HM or better)',fs=9.5,c='#C8E6C9') # Horizontal arrows from diamond arrow(ax,8.5,18.3,5.3,18.3,c=RED,lw=3,head=14) arrow(ax,15.5,18.3,18.7,18.3,c=GREEN,lw=3,head=14) # ── LEFT: VITRECTOMY ───────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,14.8,8.8,2.7,'#2C0808',RED,lw=2.5,rad=0.2) txt(ax,4.7,17.22,'IMMEDIATE VITRECTOMY (PPV)',fs=12,c=RED,bold=True) txt(ax,4.7,16.85,'Pars Plana Vitrectomy',fs=9.5,c='#FFCDD2') badge(ax,1.5,16.38,'EVS: LP',RED,RED_D) evs_l=[ '• VA = LP --> immediate PPV (EVS recommendation)', '• 3x better visual outcome vs tap-inject alone', '• Removes bacterial load and toxins directly', '• Better antibiotic penetration post-vitrectomy', '• Repeat intravitreal antibiotics intraoperatively', ] ly=16.38 for it in evs_l: txt(ax,4.7,ly,it,fs=8.8,c=WHITE); ly-=0.38 # ── RIGHT: ANTIBIOTICS ALONE ───────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,14.9,14.8,8.8,2.7,'#082C08',GREEN,lw=2.5,rad=0.2) txt(ax,19.3,17.22,'INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS ALONE',fs=11.5,c=GREEN,bold=True) txt(ax,19.3,16.85,'(No immediate vitrectomy)',fs=9.5,c='#C8E6C9') badge(ax,16.1,16.38,'EVS: HM',GREEN,GRN_D) evs_r=[ '• VA = HM or better --> tap + inject only', '• EVS: vitrectomy NOT superior at this VA level', '• Intravitreal vancomycin + ceftazidime', '• Monitor closely — review at 36-48 hours', '• Escalate to vitrectomy if no improvement', ] ry=16.38 for it in evs_r: txt(ax,19.3,ry,it,fs=8.8,c=WHITE); ry-=0.38 # ── STEP 3: REASSESS 48h ───────────────────────────────────────── arrow(ax,4.7,14.8,4.7,14.2,c=RED,lw=2,head=10) arrow(ax,19.3,14.8,19.3,14.2,c=GREEN,lw=2,head=10) # lines to box edges ax.plot([4.7,4.7],[14.2,14.2],color=RED,lw=1.5,zorder=5) ax.plot([19.3,19.3],[14.2,14.2],color=GREEN,lw=1.5,zorder=5) rbox(ax,2.5,12.3,19.0,1.8,'#0A1E30',BLUE,lw=2,rad=0.2) badge(ax,3.6,13.78,'STEP 3',BLUE,BLU_D) txt(ax,12,13.78,'REASSESS AT 48 HOURS',fs=12,c='#90CAF9',bold=True) txt(ax,12,13.35,'Repeat intravitreal antibiotics | Start TOPICAL STEROIDS (start AFTER 48 hrs — not before)',fs=9.5,c=WHITE) txt(ax,12,12.95,'Oral fluoroquinolones x 10-14 days | Consider PPV if: no improvement / worsening / fistula-related / virulent organism',fs=8.8,c='#FFCC80') txt(ax,12,12.55,'Add cycloplegic agent (atropine/cyclopentolate) for pain + prevent posterior synechiae',fs=8.5,c=SUB) arrow(ax,12,12.3,12,11.7,c=BLUE,lw=2,head=12) # ── CLASSIFICATION TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,10.05,23.4,0.52,PANEL,TEAL,lw=1.5,rad=0.12) txt(ax,12,10.31,'ENDOPHTHALMITIS — TYPE / ORGANISM / MANAGEMENT SUMMARY',fs=11,c='#80CBC4',bold=True) cols_x=[0.4,8.2,16.1] types=[ ('ACUTE POST-OP',RED,[ ('Onset','Days 2-7 post cataract surgery'), ('Organisms','S. epidermidis (most common)'), ('','S. aureus | Streptococcus spp.'), ('Gram ratio','~90% Gram-positive'), ('EVS applies','Yes — landmark RCT for this type'), ('Prognosis','Good if treated early')]), ('CHRONIC / DELAYED',PURPLE,[ ('Onset','Weeks to months post-op'), ('Organisms','Propionibacterium acnes (key)'), ('Sign','White intracapsular plaque'), ('Diagnosis','PCR + culture of capsule'), ('Rx','Vitrectomy + TOTAL capsulectomy'), ('','+ IVT vancomycin')]), ('POST-TRAUMATIC',ORANGE,[ ('Classic organism','Bacillus cereus (soil/vegetable)'), ('Prognosis','VERY POOR --> often evisceration'), ('Others','S. aureus | Fungi'), ('Onset','Within 24-48 hrs of injury'), ('Rx','Emergency vitrectomy'), ('','+ broad-spectrum IVT antibiotics')]), ] for (bx,(title,col,items)) in zip(cols_x,types): rbox(ax,bx,7.1,7.5,2.82,PANEL2,col,lw=1.8,rad=0.18) rbox(ax,bx,9.62,7.5,0.40,col,col,lw=0,rad=0.1) txt(ax,bx+3.75,9.82,title,fs=10.5,c=WHITE,bold=True) iy=9.45 for k,v in items: if k: txt(ax,bx+0.2,iy,f'{k}:',fs=8.5,c=col,bold=True,ha='left') txt(ax,bx+2.5,iy,v,fs=8.5,c=WHITE,ha='left') else: txt(ax,bx+2.5,iy,v,fs=8.5,c=SUB,ha='left') iy-=0.43 # ── ENDOGENOUS ROW ─────────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,5.55,23.4,1.35,PANEL,TEAL,lw=1.8,rad=0.18) rbox(ax,0.3,6.6,23.4,0.38,TEAL,TEAL,lw=0,rad=0.1) txt(ax,12,6.79,'ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS (Haematogenous — no surgery/trauma)',fs=11,c=WHITE,bold=True) endo=[ ('Candida albicans','IV drug use | prolonged IV catheters | immunosuppressed | bilateral 25%'), ('Aspergillus','Neutropenia | bone marrow transplant | haematological malignancy'), ('Klebsiella pneumoniae','Liver abscess --> EAST ASIAN PATIENTS (classic PG MCQ association)'), ('S. aureus / others','Septicaemia | IV drug use | DM | renal failure'), ] ex=0.6; ey=6.43 for org,assoc in endo: txt(ax,ex,ey,f' {org}:',fs=9,c='#80CBC4',bold=True,ha='left') txt(ax,ex+3.8,ey,assoc,fs=9,c=WHITE,ha='left') ey-=0.31 # ── PROPHYLAXIS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,3.65,23.4,1.72,'#151500',AMBER,lw=2,rad=0.2) rbox(ax,0.3,5.05,23.4,0.38,AMBER,AMBER,lw=0,rad=0.1) txt(ax,12,5.24,'PROPHYLAXIS — Pre/Intraoperative (Cataract Surgery)',fs=11,c=WHITE,bold=True) proph=[ ('GOLD STANDARD',GREEN,'5% Povidone-iodine into conjunctival fornix — leave for minimum 3 minutes before surgery'), ('INTRACAMERAL',GREEN,'Cefuroxime 1 mg / 0.1 ml injected into AC at END of surgery (standard of care)'), ('ALTERNATIVE',TEAL,'Moxifloxacin 0.5 mg / 0.1 ml intracameral (if cefuroxime not available)'), ('AVOID',RED,'Intracameral VANCOMYCIN as routine prophylaxis --> haemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis'), ('NO EVIDENCE',ORANGE,'Preoperative topical fluoroquinolones — commonly used but evidence for efficacy is lacking'), ] px=0.6; py=4.88 for label,col,detail in proph: rbox(ax,px,py-0.17,2.5,0.33,col,col,lw=0,rad=0.08,alpha=0.25,zorder=2) txt(ax,px+1.25,py,label,fs=8.5,c=col,bold=True) txt(ax,px+2.8,py,detail,fs=8.8,c=WHITE,ha='left') py-=0.33 # ── MCQ STRIP ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── rbox(ax,0.3,1.3,23.4,2.25,'#1A0010',RED,lw=2,rad=0.2) rbox(ax,0.3,3.32,23.4,0.38,RED,RED,lw=0,rad=0.1) txt(ax,12,3.51,'HIGH-YIELD PG MCQ POINTS',fs=11,c='#EF9A9A',bold=True) mcqs=[ ('Most common organism post-cataract','S. epidermidis'), ('Gram +ve : Gram -ve ratio','90% : 10%'), ('EVS — immediate vitrectomy when','VA = Light Perception (LP)'), ('EVS — antibiotics alone when','VA = HM or better'), ('When to start topical steroids','AFTER 48 hours (not before)'), ('IVT vancomycin dose','2 mg / 0.1 ml'), ('IVT ceftazidime dose','2 mg / 0.1 ml'), ('Vitreous tap site (pseudophakic)','3.5 mm from limbus'), ('Avoid intracameral (routine)','Vancomycin (retinal vasculitis)'), ('Post-traumatic classic organism','Bacillus cereus'), ('Chronic delayed organism','Propionibacterium acnes'), ('Endogenous + liver abscess','Klebsiella (East Asian)'), ] col1x=0.6; col2x=7.0; col3x=12.6; col4x=19.0; my=3.18 for i,(q,a) in enumerate(mcqs): row=i%6; half=i//6 cy=my-row*0.30 qx=col1x if half==0 else col3x ax2x=col2x if half==0 else col4x txt(ax,qx,cy,f'• {q}:',fs=8.2,c=SUB,ha='left') txt(ax,ax2x,cy,a,fs=8.2,c=AMBER,bold=True,ha='left') txt(ax,12,0.52,"Source: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 343-347 | Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS, 1995) | Wills Eye Manual", fs=8.5,c=SUB) plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Endophthalmitis_Decision_Tree.png', dpi=150,bbox_inches='tight',facecolor=BG) plt.close() print("Done:", plt.rcParams['figure.figsize']) PYEOF

Running Command

ls -lh /tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Endophthalmitis_Decision_Tree.png

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Endophthalmitis Decision Tree

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What the diagram contains — top to bottom:
SectionContent
Clinical suspicionTrigger signs: pain + redness + visual loss + hypopyon + vitritis + loss of red reflex
Step 1 — Immediate actionsB-scan US · Aqueous tap (0.1-0.2 ml, 25G, limbal) · Vitreous tap (0.2-0.4 ml, 23G, 3.5 mm from limbus) · Send to microbiology immediately
Step 2 — IVT antibioticsVancomycin 2 mg/0.1 ml + Ceftazidime 2 mg/0.1 ml · Amikacin alternative + retinal toxicity warning
EVS diamondKey decision point: VA = LP → left branch; VA = HM or better → right branch
Left branch (RED)Immediate PPV — 3× better outcome; EVS landmark result
Right branch (GREEN)Antibiotics alone — vitrectomy not superior at HM level
Step 3 — 48 hoursRepeat IVT abx · Start topical steroids AFTER 48 hrs · Oral fluoroquinolones × 10-14 days · Escalate criteria
Classification panelsAcute post-op / Chronic-delayed (P. acnes) / Post-traumatic (B. cereus) — each with organisms, onset, Rx
Endogenous rowCandida / Aspergillus / Klebsiella (liver abscess, East Asian) / S. aureus
Prophylaxis stripPovidone-iodine (gold standard) · Intracameral cefuroxime · Avoid vancomycin (retinal vasculitis)
MCQ points (12)All high-yield answers in amber

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python3 << 'PYEOF' import matplotlib matplotlib.use('Agg') import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.patches import FancyBboxPatch, FancyArrowPatch import numpy as np fig = plt.figure(figsize=(22, 30), facecolor='white') ax = fig.add_axes([0, 0, 1, 1]) ax.set_xlim(0, 22); ax.set_ylim(0, 30); ax.axis('off') ax.set_facecolor('white') # ── Palette (light theme) ───────────────────────────────────────── WHITE = '#FFFFFF' OFFWHT = '#F8FAFC' BLACK = '#1A2233' DKGREY = '#374151' GREY = '#6B7280' LGREY = '#E5E7EB' XLGREY = '#F3F4F6' RED = '#DC2626'; RED_L = '#FEF2F2'; RED_M = '#FCA5A5' ORANGE = '#EA580C'; ORG_L = '#FFF7ED'; ORG_M = '#FDBA74' GREEN = '#16A34A'; GRN_L = '#F0FDF4'; GRN_M = '#86EFAC' BLUE = '#1D4ED8'; BLU_L = '#EFF6FF'; BLU_M = '#93C5FD' TEAL = '#0D9488'; TEL_L = '#F0FDFA'; TEL_M = '#5EEAD4' PURPLE = '#7C3AED'; PUR_L = '#F5F3FF'; PUR_M = '#C4B5FD' AMBER = '#D97706'; AMB_L = '#FFFBEB'; AMB_M = '#FCD34D' INDIGO = '#4338CA' def rbox(ax, x, y, w, h, fc, ec, lw=1.5, rad=0.15, zorder=3, alpha=1.0): p = FancyBboxPatch((x,y), w, h, boxstyle=f"round,pad={rad}", facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec, linewidth=lw, zorder=zorder, alpha=alpha) ax.add_patch(p) def txt(ax, x, y, t, fs=10, c=BLACK, bold=False, ha='center', va='center', zorder=8): ax.text(x, y, t, fontsize=fs, color=c, fontweight='bold' if bold else 'normal', ha=ha, va=va, zorder=zorder, multialignment='center' if ha=='center' else 'left') def arrow_down(ax, x, y1, y2, c=GREY, lw=2, head=12): ax.annotate('', xy=(x, y2), xytext=(x, y1), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color=c, lw=lw, mutation_scale=head), zorder=6) def arrow_h(ax, x1, x2, y, c=GREY, lw=2, head=12): ax.annotate('', xy=(x2, y), xytext=(x1, y), arrowprops=dict(arrowstyle='->', color=c, lw=lw, mutation_scale=head), zorder=6) def diamond(ax, cx, cy, w, h, fc, ec, lw=2, zorder=4): dx=w/2; dy=h/2 pts = np.array([[cx, cy+dy],[cx+dx, cy],[cx, cy-dy],[cx-dx, cy]]) poly = plt.Polygon(pts, facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec, linewidth=lw, zorder=zorder) ax.add_patch(poly) def step_circle(ax, x, y, n, fc, ec): c = plt.Circle((x, y), 0.32, facecolor=fc, edgecolor=ec, lw=2, zorder=8) ax.add_patch(c) txt(ax, x, y, str(n), fs=11, c=WHITE, bold=True, zorder=9) def hline(ax, x1, x2, y, c=LGREY, lw=1): ax.plot([x1, x2], [y, y], color=c, lw=lw, zorder=2) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TITLE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 28.5, 21.2, 1.25, BLU_L, BLUE, lw=2.5, rad=0.2) txt(ax, 11, 29.28, 'ENDOPHTHALMITIS | Management Decision Tree', fs=18, c=BLUE, bold=True) txt(ax, 11, 28.78, 'EVS Criteria · Treatment Protocol · Classification | Kanski 10th Ed. pp. 343–347', fs=10, c=GREY) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # TRIGGER BOX # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 4.5, 27.0, 13.0, 1.25, XLGREY, DKGREY, lw=1.5, rad=0.18) txt(ax, 11, 27.75, 'CLINICAL SUSPICION', fs=13, c=BLACK, bold=True) txt(ax, 11, 27.3, 'Pain · Redness · Visual loss · Hypopyon · Vitritis · Loss of red reflex', fs=9.5, c=DKGREY) arrow_down(ax, 11, 27.0, 26.4, c=DKGREY, lw=2, head=12) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 1 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ step_circle(ax, 1.15, 26.0, 1, ORANGE, '#C2410C') rbox(ax, 1.6, 25.18, 18.8, 1.55, ORG_L, ORANGE, lw=2, rad=0.18) txt(ax, 11, 26.4, 'STEP 1 — IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (Do Not Delay)', fs=12, c=ORANGE, bold=True) txt(ax, 11, 25.98, 'B-scan ultrasound if no view of fundus | Aqueous tap: 0.1–0.2 ml via limbal paracentesis, 25G needle', fs=9.2, c=DKGREY) txt(ax, 11, 25.58, 'Vitreous tap: 0.2–0.4 ml via vitrector or 23G needle · Enter 3.5 mm from limbus (pseudophakic)', fs=9.2, c=DKGREY) txt(ax, 11, 25.22, 'Send specimens to microbiology IMMEDIATELY · Then give intravitreal antibiotics without further delay', fs=9, c=ORANGE, bold=True) arrow_down(ax, 11, 25.18, 24.58, c=ORANGE, lw=2, head=12) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 2 — IVT ANTIBIOTICS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ step_circle(ax, 1.15, 24.15, 2, GREEN, '#15803D') rbox(ax, 1.6, 23.25, 18.8, 1.65, GRN_L, GREEN, lw=2, rad=0.18) txt(ax, 11, 24.6, 'STEP 2 — INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS (Always — given immediately after cultures)', fs=12, c=GREEN, bold=True) # Two drug boxes rbox(ax, 2.2, 23.42, 7.8, 0.72, WHITE, GREEN, lw=1.5, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 6.1, 23.78, 'VANCOMYCIN 2 mg / 0.1 ml', fs=10, c=GREEN, bold=True) txt(ax, 6.1, 23.52, 'Gram-positive organisms (incl. MRSA)', fs=9, c=DKGREY) rbox(ax, 11.2, 23.42, 8.4, 0.72, WHITE, GREEN, lw=1.5, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 15.4, 23.78, 'CEFTAZIDIME 2 mg / 0.1 ml', fs=10, c=GREEN, bold=True) txt(ax, 15.4, 23.52, 'Gram-negative organisms (incl. Pseudomonas)', fs=9, c=DKGREY) txt(ax, 11, 23.35, 'Alternative: Amikacin 0.4 mg/0.1 ml (only if true penicillin allergy — more retinal toxic)', fs=8.5, c=GREY) arrow_down(ax, 11, 23.25, 22.65, c=GREEN, lw=2, head=12) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # EVS DIAMOND # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diamond(ax, 11, 21.55, 7.2, 2.0, BLU_L, BLUE, lw=2.5, zorder=4) txt(ax, 11, 21.88, 'EVS KEY DECISION', fs=12, c=BLUE, bold=True, zorder=8) txt(ax, 11, 21.45, 'What is the presenting', fs=9.5, c=DKGREY, zorder=8) txt(ax, 11, 21.18, 'visual acuity?', fs=9.5, c=DKGREY, zorder=8) # Side labels above arrows txt(ax, 4.0, 22.0, 'VA = LIGHT PERCEPTION', fs=10.5, c=RED, bold=True, ha='center') txt(ax, 4.0, 21.68, '(LP or worse)', fs=9, c=RED, ha='center') txt(ax, 18.0, 22.0, 'VA = HAND MOVEMENTS', fs=10.5, c=GREEN, bold=True, ha='center') txt(ax, 18.0, 21.68, '(HM or better)', fs=9, c=GREEN, ha='center') # Horizontal arrows from diamond arrow_h(ax, 7.4, 5.2, 21.55, c=RED, lw=2.5, head=14) arrow_h(ax, 14.6, 16.8, 21.55, c=GREEN, lw=2.5, head=14) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # LEFT — IMMEDIATE PPV # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 18.55, 9.2, 2.85, RED_L, RED, lw=2.5, rad=0.2) rbox(ax, 0.4, 21.1, 9.2, 0.38, RED, RED, lw=0, rad=0.1, alpha=1.0) txt(ax, 5.0, 21.28, 'IMMEDIATE PPV', fs=12, c=WHITE, bold=True) evs_items_l = [ ('VA = Light Perception', RED, True), ('Immediate Pars Plana Vitrectomy', BLACK, True), ('EVS: 3x better visual outcome', DKGREY, False), ('vs tap-and-inject alone', DKGREY, False), ('Removes bacterial load + toxins', DKGREY, False), ('Better antibiotic penetration post-PPV', DKGREY, False), ('Repeat IVT antibiotics intraoperatively', DKGREY, False), ] ly = 20.85 for t_str, col, bold in evs_items_l: txt(ax, 5.0, ly, t_str, fs=9, c=col, bold=bold) ly -= 0.34 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # RIGHT — ANTIBIOTICS ALONE # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 12.4, 18.55, 9.2, 2.85, GRN_L, GREEN, lw=2.5, rad=0.2) rbox(ax, 12.4, 21.1, 9.2, 0.38, GREEN, GREEN, lw=0, rad=0.1, alpha=1.0) txt(ax, 17.0, 21.28, 'INTRAVITREAL ANTIBIOTICS ALONE', fs=11, c=WHITE, bold=True) evs_items_r = [ ('VA = Hand Movements or better', GREEN, True), ('Tap + Inject only (no vitrectomy)', BLACK, True), ('EVS: vitrectomy NOT superior at HM', DKGREY, False), ('Intravitreal vancomycin + ceftazidime', DKGREY, False), ('Monitor closely — review at 36-48 hrs', DKGREY, False), ('Escalate to PPV if no improvement', DKGREY, False), ('', DKGREY, False), ] ry = 20.85 for t_str, col, bold in evs_items_r: txt(ax, 17.0, ry, t_str, fs=9, c=col, bold=bold) ry -= 0.34 # ── Merge arrows down to Step 3 ────────────────────────────────── arrow_down(ax, 5.0, 18.55, 18.0, c=RED, lw=1.8, head=10) arrow_down(ax, 17.0, 18.55, 18.0, c=GREEN, lw=1.8, head=10) ax.plot([5.0, 5.0],[18.0, 18.0], color=RED, lw=1.5, zorder=5) ax.plot([17.0,17.0],[18.0,18.0], color=GREEN, lw=1.5, zorder=5) ax.plot([5.0, 17.0],[18.0, 18.0], color=LGREY, lw=1.5, zorder=5) arrow_down(ax, 11, 18.0, 17.4, c=DKGREY, lw=2, head=12) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # STEP 3 — 48 HOUR REASSESSMENT # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ step_circle(ax, 1.15, 17.0, 3, BLUE, '#1E40AF') rbox(ax, 1.6, 16.15, 18.8, 1.6, BLU_L, BLUE, lw=2, rad=0.18) txt(ax, 11, 17.38, 'STEP 3 — REASSESS AT 48 HOURS', fs=12, c=BLUE, bold=True) txt(ax, 11, 16.98, 'Repeat intravitreal antibiotics | Start TOPICAL STEROIDS (begin AFTER 48 hrs — not before) | Add CYCLOPLEGIC agent', fs=9.2, c=DKGREY) txt(ax, 11, 16.6, 'Oral fluoroquinolones x 10–14 days | Consider PPV if: no improvement / worsening / fistula-related / virulent organism suspected', fs=9, c=DKGREY) txt(ax, 11, 16.28, 'Negative culture does NOT rule out infection — continue treatment', fs=8.8, c=ORANGE, bold=True) arrow_down(ax, 11, 16.15, 15.55, c=DKGREY, lw=1.5, head=10) # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # CLASSIFICATION — 3 COLUMNS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 15.08, 21.2, 0.42, XLGREY, LGREY, lw=1, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 11, 15.29, 'CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE', fs=11, c=DKGREY, bold=True) cls_data = [ (0.4, 'ACUTE POST-OP', RED, [('Onset', 'Days 2–7 post cataract surgery'), ('Organisms', 'S. epidermidis (most common)'), ('', 'S. aureus · Streptococcus spp.'), ('Gram', '~90% Gram-positive'), ('EVS', 'Applies to this type'), ('Prognosis', 'Good with early treatment')]), (7.7, 'CHRONIC / DELAYED', PURPLE, [('Onset', 'Weeks–months post-op'), ('Organism', 'Propionibacterium acnes'), ('Sign', 'White intracapsular plaque'), ('Diagnosis', 'PCR + capsule culture'), ('Rx', 'Vitrectomy + TOTAL capsulectomy'), ('', '+ IVT vancomycin')]), (15.0, 'POST-TRAUMATIC', ORANGE, [('Classic', 'Bacillus cereus (soil/vegetable)'), ('Prognosis', 'VERY POOR — may need evisceration'), ('Others', 'S. aureus · Fungi'), ('Onset', '24–48 hrs post injury'), ('Rx', 'Emergency vitrectomy'), ('', '+ broad-spectrum IVT abx')]), ] for bx, title, col, items in cls_data: rbox(ax, bx, 11.8, 6.9, 3.1, WHITE, col, lw=2, rad=0.18) rbox(ax, bx, 14.7, 6.9, 0.38, col, col, lw=0, rad=0.1) txt(ax, bx+3.45, 14.89, title, fs=10.5, c=WHITE, bold=True) iy = 14.52 for k, v in items: if k: txt(ax, bx+0.25, iy, f'{k}:', fs=8.8, c=col, bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, bx+2.35, iy, v, fs=8.8, c=BLACK, ha='left') else: txt(ax, bx+2.35, iy, v, fs=8.8, c=GREY, ha='left') iy -= 0.44 # ENDOGENOUS row rbox(ax, 0.4, 10.35, 21.2, 1.28, TEL_L, TEAL, lw=1.8, rad=0.18) rbox(ax, 0.4, 11.38, 21.2, 0.38, TEAL, TEAL, lw=0, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 11, 11.57, 'ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS (Haematogenous — no surgery/trauma)', fs=11, c=WHITE, bold=True) endo = [ ('Candida', 'IV drug use · prolonged IV catheters · immunosuppressed · bilateral ~25%'), ('Aspergillus', 'Neutropenia · bone marrow transplant · haematological malignancy'), ('Klebsiella', 'Liver abscess --> EAST ASIAN PATIENTS (classic PG MCQ)'), ('S. aureus', 'Septicaemia · IV drug use · diabetes · renal failure'), ] ex = 0.7; ey = 11.18 for org, assoc in endo: txt(ax, ex, ey, f'{org}:', fs=9, c=TEAL, bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, ex+2.4, ey, assoc, fs=9, c=DKGREY, ha='left') ey -= 0.27 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PROPHYLAXIS # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 8.42, 21.2, 1.76, AMB_L, AMBER, lw=2, rad=0.18) rbox(ax, 0.4, 9.92, 21.2, 0.38, AMBER, AMBER, lw=0, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 11, 10.11, 'PROPHYLAXIS — Pre/Intraoperative', fs=11, c=WHITE, bold=True) proph = [ (GREEN, 'GOLD STANDARD', '5% Povidone-iodine into conjunctival fornix — leave for minimum 3 minutes before incision'), (GREEN, 'INTRACAMERAL', 'Cefuroxime 1 mg / 0.1 ml injected into AC at END of surgery (standard of care)'), (TEAL, 'ALTERNATIVE', 'Moxifloxacin 0.5 mg / 0.1 ml intracameral (if cefuroxime not available)'), (RED, 'AVOID', 'Intracameral VANCOMYCIN as routine prophylaxis --> haemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis'), (AMBER, 'NO CLEAR EVIDENCE','Preop topical fluoroquinolones — commonly used; evidence for efficacy is lacking'), ] px = 0.7; py = 9.7 for col, label, detail in proph: rbox(ax, px, py-0.18, 2.8, 0.32, col, col, lw=0, rad=0.06, alpha=0.15, zorder=2) txt(ax, px+1.4, py, label, fs=8.5, c=col, bold=True, ha='center') txt(ax, px+3.2, py, detail, fs=8.8, c=DKGREY, ha='left') py -= 0.32 # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # MCQ BOX # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ rbox(ax, 0.4, 1.55, 21.2, 6.7, XLGREY, LGREY, lw=1.5, rad=0.2) rbox(ax, 0.4, 7.88, 21.2, 0.38, DKGREY, DKGREY, lw=0, rad=0.1) txt(ax, 11, 8.07, 'HIGH-YIELD PG MCQ POINTS', fs=11, c=WHITE, bold=True) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 7.58, c=LGREY) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 7.28, c=LGREY) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 6.98, c=LGREY) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 6.68, c=LGREY) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 6.38, c=LGREY) hline(ax, 0.6, 21.4, 6.08, c=LGREY) ax.plot([11.2, 11.2], [1.7, 7.82], color=LGREY, lw=1, zorder=2) mcqs = [ ('Most common organism post-cataract', 'S. epidermidis'), ('Gram +ve : Gram -ve ratio', '90% : 10%'), ('EVS — immediate vitrectomy when', 'VA = Light Perception (LP)'), ('EVS — antibiotics alone when', 'VA = HM or better'), ('When to start topical steroids', 'AFTER 48 hours (not before)'), ('Oral antibiotic duration', '10–14 days fluoroquinolones'), ('IVT vancomycin dose', '2 mg / 0.1 ml'), ('IVT ceftazidime dose', '2 mg / 0.1 ml'), ('Vitreous tap site (pseudophakic)', '3.5 mm from limbus'), ('Avoid as intracameral prophylaxis', 'Vancomycin (retinal vasculitis)'), ('Post-traumatic classic organism', 'Bacillus cereus'), ('Chronic/delayed organism', 'Propionibacterium acnes (capsular plaque)'), ] my = 7.62 for i, (q, a) in enumerate(mcqs): col = 0 if i < 6 else 1 row = i % 6 qx = 0.75 if col == 0 else 11.5 ax_x = 7.0 if col == 0 else 17.5 cy = my - row * 0.30 txt(ax, qx, cy, f' {q}', fs=8.8, c=DKGREY, ha='left') txt(ax, ax_x, cy, a, fs=8.8, c=BLUE, bold=True, ha='left') # Column headers txt(ax, 3.9, 7.78, 'MCQ POINT', fs=8, c=GREY, bold=True) txt(ax, 7.0, 7.78, 'ANSWER', fs=8, c=GREY, bold=True, ha='left') txt(ax, 14.6, 7.78, 'MCQ POINT', fs=8, c=GREY, bold=True) txt(ax, 17.5, 7.78, 'ANSWER', fs=8, c=GREY, bold=True, ha='left') # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # FOOTER # ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ txt(ax, 11, 0.75, "Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed. pp. 343–347 | Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS, 1995) | Wills Eye Manual", fs=9, c=GREY) hline(ax, 0.4, 21.6, 1.05, c=LGREY, lw=1.5) plt.savefig('/tmp/workspace/ffa-pdf/Endophthalmitis_Decision_Tree_Light.png', dpi=150, bbox_inches='tight', facecolor='white') plt.close() print("Done") PYEOF

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Endophthalmitis Decision Tree Light

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What's on the diagram (top to bottom):
  1. Trigger box - Clinical suspicion signs
  2. Step 1 (orange) - Immediate actions: B-scan, aqueous tap, vitreous tap, send to microbiology
  3. Step 2 (green) - Two intravitreal antibiotic boxes side by side: Vancomycin 2mg + Ceftazidime 2mg
  4. EVS diamond (blue) - the key branch point with VA cutoffs
  5. Left branch (red) - VA = LP → Immediate PPV + EVS rationale
  6. Right branch (green) - VA = HM or better → Antibiotics alone
  7. Step 3 (blue) - 48-hour reassessment with escalation criteria
  8. Classification (3 columns) - Acute post-op / Chronic P. acnes / Post-traumatic B. cereus
  9. Endogenous row (teal) - Candida / Aspergillus / Klebsiella / S. aureus
  10. Prophylaxis strip (amber) - Povidone-iodine · Intracameral cefuroxime · Avoid vancomycin
  11. MCQ table (12 points in 2 columns) - Print-ready rapid revision
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