Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent findings in the literature regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) are described. In the past, children with PTC have been treated like adult cases; however, the literature highlights important differences between children and adults with PTC....

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rook BS,Phillips PH

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose is to summarize treatment strategies in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a potentially sight-threatening disease, with a focus on the most current outcome data for venous sinus stenting. RECENT FINDINGS:Historically, the primary treatment options for medically refractory IIH co...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chaudhry S,Bryant TK,Peeler CE

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract surgery continues to evolve as modifications in techniques are introduced. Extracapsular surgery, whether by phacoemulsification or planned extracapsular cataract extraction, is a very safe and effective technique. Maintaining versatility in operative techniques, depending on the clinical situation, is a di...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Agapitos PJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strabismus surgery may restore limited binocular function and improve cosmesis in patients with paralytic strabismus. Evaluation of the amount of residual function of the affected extraocular muscles is essential to determine which surgical procedure will yield the best results. Standard muscle resection techniques ar...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Phillips PH

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sjögren syndrome is a chronic systemic disease characterized by polyglandular tissue destruction leading to keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and xerostomia. Patients with primary Sjögren syndrome show evidence of KCS and xerostomia, whereas patients with secondary Sjögren syndrome suffer from KCS, xerostomia, and an a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tabbara KF,Vera-Cristo CL

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mitomycin-C is an antimetabolite that has seen increased use in ophthalmology over the past several decades. From glaucoma surgery to the management of various corneal disorders, mitomycin-C seems to be a viable tool in the management of scar and haze formation. RECENT FINDINGS:With the constant evol...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lacayo GO 3rd,Majmudar PA

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dacryocystorhinostomy remains the mainstay of treatment of acquired primary and secondary obstructions of the lacrimal drainage system. The advent of the endoscope has prompted renewed interest in the intranasal or endonasal approach to fistulae formation. As results of the intranasal approach are reported, they are c...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Yeatts RP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the ocular and systemic associations of floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) as well as provide an up-to-date review on the pathogenesis and treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:Virtually all patients with FES have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, a significantly lower proportion of pati...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Idowu OO,Ashraf DC,Vagefi MR,Kersten RC,Winn BJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 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: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：:The detection of true visual field deterioration in glaucoma is of fundamental importance but is limited by inherent variability of the measurements. New techniques have been developed that use powerful statistical regression analysis methods to objectively quantify progression of visual field defects. These have be...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Fitzke FW,McNaught AI

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been a number of technical developments in the field of visual electrodiagnosis in recent years, some of which are beginning to "bear fruit" in terms of improving accuracy of diagnosis. In addition there is more information available from electrophysiology and neurochemistry of retinal function that will le...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Plant GT

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Posterior vitreous detachment is the principal predisposing event for the development of retinal breaks and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. Patients with unilateral posterior vitreous detachment are potentially at risk of developing the complications associated with posterior vitreous detachment i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hikichi T

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：: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: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:Cataracts are a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide. The present article reviews the literature and describes the current extent of cataracts globally, barriers to treatment, and recommendations for improving the treatment of cataracts. RECENT FINDINGS:Prevalence and absolu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lee CM,Afshari NA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the villain in high-pressure glaucoma is played by ocular hypertension. Alterations of lamina cribosa, other mechanical alterations, and a possible loss of optic nerve head capillaries are all accountable, and from a therapeutic standpoint most clinicians readily perceive that lowering ocular pressure is t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Béchetoille A

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of the most common malignant lymphomas that occur as primary and secondary tumors in ocular tissues. RECENT FINDINGS:Advances have been made in the understanding of the genetic alterations in mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lympho...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Coupland SE,Damato B

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The surgical management of retinopathy of prematurity continues to employ a paradigm of peripheral laser followed by vitrectomy for patients who develop retinal detachment. This review addresses significant advances that have been made in our understanding of the indications, timing, techniques, and o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hubbard GB 3rd

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review techniques to maximize all-distance uncorrected visual acuity and minimize photic phenomena after the implantation of multifocal and extended-depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs). This review examines the role of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surge...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Barnett BP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiotherapy has become increasingly important for the treatment of complicated choroidal hemangiomas. In recent years, a broad spectrum of different radiotherapeutic options that either replace or complement the conventional therapeutic approach by photocoagulation has been recommended. This article reviews the vario...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schilling H,Bornfeld N

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the ocular manifestations of pediatric disease is in some ways a review of pediatrics itself. A paper this size cannot hope to be comprehensive in scope or encyclopedic in detail. Instead, we have chosen to touch on recent developments in pediatrics that we feel may be of particular interest to the ophthal...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kelly CJ,Calhoun JH

更新日期：1998-12-01 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: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：:As the number and types of keratorefractive procedures increase and as the baby boomer population moves into the "cataractous decades," the number of patients requiring cataract surgery following refractive surgery grows larger each year. While technological advances in surgical instrumentation and intraocular lens (I...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hamilton DR,Hardten DR

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：: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