Current concepts in lacrimal drainage surgery.

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 is to review currently available instruments for vision screening in young children. RECENT FINDINGS:Instrumentation continues to evolve. Although the current generation of photoscreeners and autorefractors strive to identify amblyopia risk factors, newer technology aims to directly ident...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： O'Hara MA

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:An improvement in our understanding of the pathogenesis and natural history of idiopathic macular holes over the last 10 years has led to a more optimistic and interventionist approach to the surgical management of this vitreoretinal disorder. This article reviews the theories postulated for the pathogenesis of this c...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ferris JD

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis and successful treatment of visually significant refractive errors in children are a subject of continued study and debate. RECENT FINDINGS:Treatment of significant refractive errors is widely accepted to reduce lifelong vision loss from amblyopia. Children aged 3-5 years may be screene...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Braverman R

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic process that can cause significant orbital disease. It can affect both sexes and all ages, with irreversible consequences if left untreated. Diagnosis is currently based upon a combination of clinical and imaging evidence of tissue swelling or mass, serum e...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Glass LR,Freitag SK

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Removal of a cataract during a vitrectomy can be performed to improve visualization for the surgeon or to facilitate visual rehabilitation for the patient. Because aphakic eyeglasses or contact lenses are often poor options to correct aphakia, placement of an intraocular lens during or after a vitrectomy is becoming i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ryan EH Jr,Gilbert HD

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinopathy of prematurity is a disease that manifests soon after birth in the premature infant and may lead to a lifelong disability. More infants at risk for developing the retinopathy are surviving, and the ophthalmologist must be aware of possible vision abnormalities, such as decreased acuity, strabismus, nystagm...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Quinn GE,Dobson V

更新日期：1996-06-01 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：: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:To review the current standard of care in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary apoplexy and to determine any updated clinical management strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:Pituitary apoplexy is a rare but life-threatening medical emergency. Presenting signs and symptoms often include severe headache, vi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Murad-Kejbou S,Eggenberger E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

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:To describe recent advances in clinical features, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities for lymphoproliferative diseases affecting the ocular adnexa. RECENT FINDINGS:A close relationship of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with long-term use of aspirin and nonaspirin nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs has ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tovilla-Canales JL,Tovilla y Pomar JL,Ceron JR

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review how to critically appraise a research article pertaining to changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) related to interventions for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RECENT FINDINGS:We searched PubMed using a strategy that combined the text-words, "macular degeneration" and "qu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sharma S,Oliver-Fernandez A

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：:Porous high-density polyethylene implants have become well accepted for the repair of orbital wall fractures, delayed orbital reconstruction, orbital rim and malar bony onlay augmentation, and volume replacement as orbital spherical implants for the treatment of anophthalmos. Medpor (Porex Surgical, Inc. College Park,...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Purdy EP

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healing of corneal wounds is a complex process involving epithelial, keratocyte, and endothelial interactions that are affected by their associations with wound bed matrix and by cytokine availability and activation. The spectrum of possible cellular-matrix-growth factor interactions is indeed great and growing. Sever...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Gipson IK,Inatomi T

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most important recent advance in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the development of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapeutic agents that preserve and improve visual acuity by arresting choroidal neovascular growth and reducing vascular p...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ciulla TA,Rosenfeld PJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We assess the studies on vector systems for delivery of transgenes to the cornea that have been published over the last year and summarize new work on the identification of specific transgenes for corneal diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Adeno-associated viral vectors are increasingly being successfully app...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Williams KA,Klebe S

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Optical coherence tomography (OCT) aids in the diagnosis and long-term monitoring of various ocular diseases, including glaucoma. Initially, the retinal nerve fiber layer was the only OCT structural parameter used in glaucoma. Subsequent research has resulted in more retinal and optic nerve head param...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Mwanza JC,Budenz DL

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid syndrome includes elevation of either the lupus anticoagulant titer or the anticardiolipin antibody titer on two occasions, separated by 6 weeks in a patient with an episode of thrombosis. The eye is involved frequently in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome. Patients with retinal vascular disease...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bolling JP,Brown GC

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cataract surgery in India has seen exponential growth in the past decade. This leap was possible due to cost-effective cataract surgery with intraocular lenses. The purpose of this review is to update the reader regarding the Indian scenario of cataract surgery and intraocular lens manufacturing. REC...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Aravind S,Haripriya A,Sumara Taranum BS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performing flawless cosmetic blepharoplasty surgery requires attention to many details. A proper medical work-up with establishment of patient rapport and preoperative photographic documentation should begin the evaluation. The surgical correction of concomittant brow position abnormalities should be considered. Res...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bosniak SL,McDevitt TF

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both classic descriptions and new findings in human anatomy have been limited in the past to cadaveric dissections. Although dissection still supplies most of new information, refinements in technique and the advent of high-resolution soft tissue imaging available with magnetic resonance have certainly provided a new ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bilyk JR

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the recent literature of the impact of cataract surgery from the patient's perspective, with a focus on second-generation patient reported outcome (PRO) measures that used Rasch analysis to explore their data. RECENT FINDINGS:Irrespective of the instrument utilized, the overrid...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lamoureux EL,Fenwick E,Pesudovs K,Tan D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) is a surgical complication resulting from a noninfectious inflammatory reaction to substances used during intraocular ophthalmic surgery. Continuous reporting of new information concerning risk factors and possible causes is critical for preventing this condition...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shouchane-Blum K,Dotan A,Bahar I

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current practices for trachoma treatment with a focus on recent studies, particularly those discussing trachoma trichiasis surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Azithromycin eye drops twice daily for 3 days may be as efficient as oral azithromycin in treating active trachoma. Facial cleanliness and envi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Diab MM,Allen RC,Gawdat TI,Saif AS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Asians make up the world's largest ethnic group, and the eyelid is one of the most prominent features of the face, regardless of race. Recent advances in Asian eyelid research have improved the understanding of its unique anatomy and, more importantly, highlighted differences surgeons should be aware ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Saonanon P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00