The changing face of the genetics of corneal dystrophies.

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 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：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：:Diabetes and thyroid-related eye disease cause significant morbidity. Although these are endocrine disorders, they cause different ocular manifestations. Previously unexamined epidemiologic factors offer new insight to diabetic eye disease. The association of hyperglycemia, systemic medical therapy, and visual loss is...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Feman SS

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human amniotic membrane (AM) is composed of three layers: a single epithelial layer, a thick basement membrane, and an avascular stroma. Amniotic membrane has anti-adhesive properties and is felt to promote epithelialization and decrease inflammation, neovascularization, and fibrosis. Amniotic membrane transplantation...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sippel KC,Ma JJ,Foster CS

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe trends in corneal transplantation surgery, including indications for surgery, evolution of lamellar keratoplasty, current surgical techniques, and future directions. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past decade, anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty have begun to supplant penetrating kerat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ple-Plakon PA,Shtein RM

更新日期：2014-07-01 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:The function is described of the Implantable Miniature Telescope, which is completing clinical development for bilateral end-stage macular degeneration, and 6-month results of the Phase II/III IMT002 prospective, multicenter study are presented. Multispecialty patient management and implications of th...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lane SS,Kuppermann BD

更新日期：2006-02-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an update of recent advances in understanding the quality and functional significance of contrast sensitivity for the clinician regarding cataract, intraocular lenses and refractive surgery that goes beyond the measurement of visual acuity. RECENT FINDINGS:New American National S...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ginsburg AP

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of ocular imaging devices has progressed rapidly during the past 10 years. Ultrasound biomicroscopy has revolutionized the evaluation of the anterior segment of the eye. The qualitative information gathered using this technology has contributed to our understanding of the pathophysiology of angle-closu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ishikawa H,Liebmann JM,Ritch R

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An update on recent work is provided that has broadened our understanding of the evaluation of visual function and structure, and their use in evaluating glaucoma progression. RECENT FINDINGS:The challenge of determining visual-field progression and the implications of long-term fluctuation are revie...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Giangiacomo A,Garway-Heath D,Caprioli J

更新日期：2006-04-01 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: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 describe recent evidence regarding methods of evaluation of retinal structure and function prior to cataract surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Studies in patients with cataract but no clinically detectable retinal disease have shown that routine use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) prior to cataract s...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： McKeague M,Sharma P,Ho AC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis and management of chronic pediatric uveitis can be particularly challenging, with an estimated 25-33% of childhood uveitis cases resulting in severe, life-long visual disability. This paper reviews the recent literature on the management of chronic pediatric uveitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Thi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Levy-Clarke GA,Nussenblatt RB,Smith JA

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diabetic retinopathy is common and increasing in prevalence. Pharmacologic management of diabetic macular edema (DME) has improved tremendously over the last decade with the use of two families of intravitreally administered medications: antivascular endothelial growth factor-specific agents and corti...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wykoff CC

更新日期：2017-05-01 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 provide an update on clinical and experimental literature for ocular surface effects of glaucoma therapy and to provide practical guidelines for ophthalmologists treating glaucoma patients with ocular surface disease (OSD). RECENT FINDINGS:Preservatives, notably benzalkonium chloride (BAK), contin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Anwar Z,Wellik SR,Galor A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enjoys a high success rate, postoperative residual or induced astigmatism may limit uncorrected visual acuity and cause starbursts and glare at night. Irregular astigmatism can also cause loss of best-corrected visual acuity, monocular diplopia, and ghosting of images. Ast...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wu HK

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

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: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：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：PURPOSE:To examine the latest theories in understanding wound healing, primarily as it pertains to refractive surgery but also, briefly, incisional surgery and nonsurgical corneal conditions (iatrogenic injury and noninfectious corneal ulcers). RECENT FINDINGS:Corneal wound healing involves transformation of fibroblas...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kuo IC

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：: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：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: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：:A comprehensive review of the ophthalmic literature on cataracts during the past year is presented. Topics covered include new epidemiologic associations, diabetic cataracts, and syndromes involving cataracts. Data from the Beaver Dam Eye Study suggest the presence of a recessive gene for nuclear sclerosis. Estrogen e...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bariciak MD,Nichols BD

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ophthalmologists continue to choose topical antibiotics and corticosteroids more frequently than injectable agents for their current cataract surgical techniques. The preoperative use of povidone-iodine 5% and the postoperative use of impregnated soft contact lenses have helped augment our therapeutic armamentarium. N...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Abel R Jr,Abel AD

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00