The diagnosis of visual field progression in glaucoma.

abstract：:Serpiginous choroiditis is a bilateral, inflammatory condition of the inner choroid and overlying retinal pigment epithelium with a distinctive retinal distribution. Although rare, serpiginous choroiditis deserves attention because it can lead to permanent loss of vision due to foveal involvement by inflammation or ch...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Akpek EK,Ilhan-Sarac O

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although researchers continue to investigate the multifarious etiologic, anatomical, physiological, and pathological factors of dry eye, successful treatment remains a challenge. RECENT FINDINGS:Dry eye prevalence is substantial across populations and the term 'dry eye' is used to describe numerous c...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Abelson MB,Ousler GW 3rd,Maffei C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to discuss current controversies surrounding the proposed treatments for traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) and review recent evidence from the literature relating to these therapeutic options. RECENT FINDINGS:No recent randomized controlled trials investigating surgical or...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chaon BC,Lee MS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To report on the accumulating peer-reviewed data of phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation in the pediatric population. I evaluate and compare the published peer-reviewed articles for the reported efficacy and complications of phakic intraocular lens implantations in children for correction of cl...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Pirouzian A

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystoid macular edema (CME) remains a troublesome problem after cataract surgery and other types of ocular surgical procedures. It is recognized as the most frequent cause of decreased vision in patients following cataract surgery. Although the disease was first described more than 40 years ago, its cause is unclear, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rossetti L,Autelitano A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Optical coherence tomography has assumed an important role in the management of numerous ocular conditions. With regard to ocular oncology, optical coherence tomography can illustrate retinal changes overlying choroidal tumors. Some of these features include photoreceptor loss, intraretinal edema, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Materin MA,Shields JA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A significant recent advancement in the treatment of neovascularization of the anterior segment of the eye is the development of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapeutic agents.We present a review of the current knowledge on anti-VEGF therapy with bevacizumab for anterior segment...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bahar I,Yeung SN,Sella R,Slomovic A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular occlusions of the retina and choroid can cause severe visual loss. These occlusions can occur as a result of systemic disease or after surgery. In most cases, the retinal appearance provides evidence of ischemia as the cause of visual loss. On occasion, however, clinical examination shows no objective signs o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Zacks DN,Rizzo JF

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New knowledge of the pathophysiology of amblyopia has evolved through animal research over the past 30 years. We now know that development and treatment of amblyopia have a critical and sensitive period. After more than a millennium, patching of the dominant eye remains the cornerstone of amblyopia treatment, and comp...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： de Faber JT,Kingma-Wilschut C

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many advances in medical therapy for chronic glaucoma have taken place in the past few years that have altered previous concepts of stepwise medical therapy for glaucoma. beta-adrenergic blockers are still the most common medicine prescribed as monotherapy. However, latanoprost and brimonidine are often given as monot...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Stewart WC

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The phaco machine is frequently overlooked as the crucial surgical instrument it is. Understanding how to set parameters is initiated by understanding fundamental concepts of machine function. RECENT FINDINGS:This study analyses the critical concepts of partial occlusion phaco, occlusion phaco and pu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Fishkind WJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macular translocation is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that involves the deliberate detachment of the retina with subsequent repositioning of the macula to a new location relative to the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. By moving the fovea away from abnormal pigment epithelium and/or choroid and...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Vander JF

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain paraneoplastic disorders associated with degeneration of the retina, optic nerve, brainstem, and cerebellum may cause visual loss, impairment of ocular motility, or nystagmus and other saccadic intrusions and oscillations. Most of these remote effects of cancer are probably autoimmune conditions. Many affected...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Jacobson DM

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three problems exist when assessing the effectiveness of treatment for normal-tension glaucoma. Firstly, it is a common type of primary open-angle glaucoma. Secondly, the extent to which it is a pressure-sensitive disease remains to be seen. Thirdly, it is possible that normal-tension glaucoma is a collection of diffe...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hitchings RA

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Glaucoma secondary to intraocular tumors is important to consider in eyes with a known tumor and those with unilateral or refractory glaucoma. The purpose of this review is to discuss the mechanisms and management of intraocular tumors with related secondary glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Several intraocu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Camp DA,Yadav P,Dalvin LA,Shields CL

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Removal of the eye may be necessary after severe ocular trauma, to control pain in a blind eye, to treat some intraocular malignancies, in endophthalmitis unresponsive to medical therapy, and for cosmetic improvement of a disfigured eye. The choice of procedure to accomplish this is best made by an informed patient. E...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Migliori ME

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Many causes of toxic optic neuropathy have been described to date and novel causes of toxicity are continuously being added to the current literature. The pathophysiological basis for the toxicity or a direct causal relationship is yet to be determined for many of these agents. This review highlights ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Altiparmak UE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Review the current management for pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction and congenital dacryocele. RECENT FINDINGS:Early probing in the office, and probing beyond 1 year of age in a facility with general anesthesia are equally effective. Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is associated with a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schnall BM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past year, many papers described new surgical approaches to correct extraocular muscles paralysis. New advances have been made in the knowledge of ptosis and superior oblique muscle myochymia. Moreover, the author reports sensory problems concerning subjective cyclorotation and binocularity that arise with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bellusci C

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clonidine hydrochloride, apraclonidine hydrochloride, and brimonidine tartrate constitute the three topical alpha agonists that are used in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure. All the alpha agonists have prejunctional (alpha 2) as well as postjunctional (alpha 1) effects. Within the past year, questions ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Robin AL,Burnstein Y

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several different laser types are available on the market for the practitioner to use in refractive surgery. Each laser type has certain parameters that the surgeon must understand to obtain the best refractive outcomes. Studies published in peer-reviewed literature between February 2002 and March 2003 show that refra...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hardten DR,Hauswirth SG

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The evolution of laser technology has left today's refractive surgeon with a choice between multiple laser platforms. The purpose of this review is to compare currently available femtosecond and excimer laser platforms, providing a summary of current evidence. RECENT FINDINGS:Femtosecond lasers creat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chen LY,Manche EE

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent developments in the diagnosis and management of sickle cell ocular manifestations are reviewed to enable the clinician to better manage the ophthalmic care of these patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Research over the past year has focused upon systemic and ocular clues to the presence of sickle cell r...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lim JI

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A variety of options exist for perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative medications in cataract surgery. This article reviews some of the more timely literature on "controversial" subjects in this area. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent literature may support the rationale for intracameral vancomycin at...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tipperman R

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcleral suturing of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) was developed to extend the benefits of IOL visual rehabilitation to eyes lacking capsular support and to avoid the complications of closed loop interior chamber IOLs. Although most frequently implanted after complicated cataract surgery or penetratin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Johnston RL,Charteris DG

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to describe the current clinical landscape of potential future therapies for both nonexudative (dry) and exudative (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We highlight some of the more promising treatments that are furthest along in development. RECENT FINDINGS:Pat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ammar MJ,Hsu J,Chiang A,Ho AC,Regillo CD

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The Residency Review Committee Ophthalmology of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has recently established guidelines pertaining to the minimum operative requirements for training ophthalmology residents in refractive surgery. Despite being one of the most frequently performed o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Madu AA,Ali T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary open-angle glaucoma is not yet fully understood in terms of its pathophysiologic mechanisms. However, they are being addressed more completely in the recent literature. To the list of known risk factors associated with this disease, systemic influences are now being added. Primary open-angle glaucoma is beco...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Douglas GR

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Alzheimer's disease may present to the ophthalmologist with visual symptoms that precede or overshadow the features of dementia. This visual variant of Alzheimer's disease has been recognized only recently and typically appears in late middle age as progressive visuospatial and reading dysfunction, with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Fletcher WA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many recent advances in the diagnosis and management of children with retinoblastoma. Regarding diagnosis, the judicial use of ancillary studies, particularly B-scan ultrasonography, has been instrumental in supplementing the diagnosis when opaque media preclude a clear view of the underlying neoplasm...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields JA,Shields CL,De Potter P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00