1. History List only the critical history Use bullet format
Spell out all ophthalmologic terms (no abbreviations except for OD, OS, OU)

2. Exam Mention only relevant data
List all normal exam components in one sentence. For example: “Ocular motility, adnexa, pupillary reflexes, intraocular pressures, and anterior segments all within normal limits.”
Again, no abbreviations except OD, OS, OU

3. Photos – page 1 of 2 You may use as many relevant photos as you want
You may have two on a page if you want
If you cannot place the images easily, please include instructions for the Kellogg webmaster
Use jpg or gif format
Provide a short legend
Add arrows and other symbols as needed
You may also outline an object to highlight a feature
Remember, no abbreviations except OD, OS, and OU

4. Photos – page 2 of 2
Make sure photos are high quality and show what you want them to show
Adjust contrast/brightness before submitting case
Put any additional test results in this section
For OCT scans, please provide the one image that best presents the findings
ERG results should be placed in table format with normal values given for reference
If ERG tracing is the crux of your case, then provide it along with legend that describes the abnormality (e.g., “cornea negative waveform in a patient with a central retinal artery occlusion”)

5. Diagnosis Put the diagnosis first
List the Differential Diagnosis next (also in bullet format). Give a short description as to why the diagnosis was excluded. For example:
Diagnosis: XYZ Syndrome – QRS Variant
Differential Diagnosis:
ABC Syndrome: patient would have shown DEF findings
Etc….

6. Teaching Points
Use bullets to list the most pertinent point(s) you want the reader to get from the case
Also answer “why should we care about this case?” For example,
“because patients with unrecognized temporal arteritis can die!”
“because XYZ finding is an early warning sign of ABC disease, which responds well to early treatment”
Provide the key reference(s) for this case (maximum 3)