Ocular manifestations of systemic malignancies.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Molecular genetics is revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of inherited eye diseases. The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in an effort to facilitate future basic and clinical research in inherited eye disease, created The National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Goetz KE,Reeves MJ,Tumminia SJ,Brooks BP

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：: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：: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 aim of this article is to review the retinal complications that may occur after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). RECENT FINDINGS:One study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and surgical management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after LASIK surgery in myopia. The inc...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Arevalo JF

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratorefractive surgery has developed rapidly over the past decade. For patients with aphakia, however, posterior chamber lenses are safer and more predictable than refractive corneal surgery; myopia is the greatest challenge to this type of surgery. No technique as yet has an accuracy that is adequate for the gener...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hoffmann F,Kruse H,Schüler A

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：:Using a liberal definition of corneal irregularity, modern videokeratoscopy may define approximately 40% of normal corneas with a toric refractive error as possessing primary irregular astigmatism. The causes of secondary forms of irregular astigmatism include corneal surgery, trauma, dystrophies, and infections. Inte...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Goggin M,Alpins N,Schmid LM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent advances in the design and material of phakic intraocular lenses have made them very predictable, safe and effective. The use of these lenses in refractive surgery is expected to increase very significantly in the near future. The aim of this review is to update the reader regarding the recent ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Espandar L,Meyer JJ,Moshirfar M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern molecular genetics has had a profound effect on our understanding of corneal dystrophies. Mutations in the BIGH3 gene are responsible for four autosomal dominant corneal dystrophies. The mutation spectrum reveals the phenotypically diverse possibilities stemming from mutations of a single gene. Dystrophies have...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Siddiqui N,Afshari NA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past several decades, many individuals have noted that drusen may resolve after macular laser photocoagulation. The lack of effective therapies against choroidal neovascularization (CNV) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has prompted many invesigators to explore strategies designed to prevent CN...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ho AC

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cataract surgery is known to lead to some degree of corneal endothelial cell loss (ECL). The purpose of this review is to describe how recent technological advancements such as femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) affect corneal endothelium during cataract surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:It h...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ho JW,Afshari NA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Horner syndrome refers to the constellation of signs resulting from the interruption of sympathetic innervation to the eye and ocular adnexae. Classically, the clinical findings include a triad of ipsilateral blepharoptosis, pupillary miosis, and facial anhidrosis. The history, additional clinical examination features...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Walton KA,Buono LM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss current knowledge of global risk assessment in ocular hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS:The ophthalmologist treating patients with ocular hypertension is frequently faced with the clinical dilemma of which patients to treat and how vigorous treatment should be. The goal of risk assessment for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Fechtner RD,Khouri AS

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Corneal transplantation is the most commonly performed solid organ transplantation in the world. Despite a glorious history of more than a 100 years, the success of conventional corneal transplantation surgery is marred by problems like graft rejection,graft infection and associated glaucoma due to lo...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Jhanji V,Sharma N,Agarwal T,Vajpayee RB

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in cataract surgery have reduced the incidence of corneal complications. Review of the current literature reveals a trend toward early visual rehabilitation and minimization of postoperative astigmatism by careful selection of incision type and location for small-incision cataract surgery. Since the in...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Batlan SJ,Dodick JM

更新日期：1996-08-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Significant advances have been made in oncology and rheumatology with the introduction of molecularly targeted agents (MTAs). MTAs consist of monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the recent applications of MTAs to orbital, lacrimal, and eyeli...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Allen RC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and recent developments in the diagnosis and management of postcataract surgery inflammation. RECENT FINDINGS:In patients with pre-existing uveitis, control of inflammation with topical and/or systemic therapy for 3 months preoperatively continues to be imp...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Taravati P,Lam DL,Leveque T,Van Gelder RN

更新日期：2012-01-01 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:There is a suggestion of increased risk or progression of age-related macular degeneration after cataract surgery, which is related to the increased exposure of the retina to short-wavelength light. RECENT FINDINGS:Cell culture and animal work has described retinal and retinal pigment epithelium phot...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Patel JI

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the most recent literature regarding the long-term use (≥52 weeks of follow-up) of antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD). RECENT FINDINGS:Intravitreal ranibizumab has been demonstrated to provide outstanding vision ou...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Scott AW,Bressler SB

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reasons for having combined glaucoma and corneal transplant surgery are myriad. Patients with corneal transplants have a high frequency of developing secondary glaucoma. Patients with preexisting glaucoma have even higher risk for developing glaucoma refractory to medical management after penetrating keratoplasty....

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lee RK,Fantes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU) is a specific form of intraocular inflammation (uveitis) combined with kidney disease that was first described in two patients by Dobrin et al. in 1975. Since then, approximately 200 more cases have been published. The cause of the disease is st...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Mackensen F,Billing H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the previous year's literature related to prevalence of blindness in general, blindness due to cataract, cataract surgical coverage (CSC) and cataract surgical rates (CSRs). RECENT FINDINGS:Cataracts are the major cause of blindness and visual impairment in developing countries and contribu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rao GN,Khanna R,Payal A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent advances in experimental studies of optic nerve regeneration to better understand the pathophysiology of axon regrowth and provide insights into the future treatment of numerous optic neuropathies. RECENT FINDINGS:The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system and cannot regenerate if i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chun BY,Cestari DM

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights recent advances related to diagnosis, clinical course, and management of nonglaucomatous optic neuropathies. Optic nerve disorders of particular interest and importance are emphasized, including ischemic optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, HIV-related infection, neoplastic disease, and pseudotumor...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Balcer LJ

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The phakomatoses are a group of inherited disorders with variable clinical manifestations that are characterized by brain, cutaneous, ocular and other distinct lesions in multiple organs. Correctly recognizing the neuro-ophthalmic signs and symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment. The group...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Douglas KAA,Douglas VP,Cestari DM

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the emerging applications of deep learning in ophthalmology. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have shown that various deep learning models are capable of detecting and diagnosing various diseases afflicting the posterior segment of the eye with high accuracy. Most of the initial studies hav...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rahimy E

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on current management of retinoblastoma RECENT FINDINGS:The current major treatment strategies for retinoblastoma involve enucleation, intravenous chemoreduction, and intra-arterial chemotherapy. Enucleation is reserved for eyes with extensive retinoblastoma, in which there is no...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Shields JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00