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Our training fellow examined a 10-year-old boy who complained of blurred vision. This child with limited financial resources needed financial assistance for transportation to the Fulton County Clinic as well as for medical care.

Our training fellow examined a 10-year old boy who complained of blurred vision. This child with limited financial resources needed financial assistance for transportation to the Fulton County Clinic as well as for medical care. A dilated exam of his retina revealed severe retinal hemorrhages with an initial diagnosis of Coat’s disease, an exudative retinopathy occurring in young males. In consultation with Dr. Zane Pollard, the Pediatric Director, a blood pressure reading was taken. The blood pressure reading of 240/160 indicated severe hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis. The patient was immediately admitted to the ICU at Scottish Rite Hospital. If left undetected and untreated, this condition could result in a stroke and could be life threatening.