Use of botulinum toxin in strabismus.

abstract：:Our understanding of ocular manifestations in immunological and rheumatological inflammatory disorders has continued to expand over the past year. A report on the characteristics of ocular disease in children with Behçet's disease is presented. Two reports of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome in 4-year-old children are di...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bredvik BK,Trocme SD

更新日期：1996-12-01 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:To review new developments in the medical and surgical treatment options for benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). RECENT FINDINGS:Botulinum toxin injections remain the mainstay treatment for BEB with several formulations currently commercially available. Reports in the medical literature support pho...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Yen MT

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：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：: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：:The surgical management of Graves ophthalmopathy includes treatment of globe malposition (exophthalmos), strabismus, and eyelid abnormalities. The various techniques used continue to be refined and are detailed in this review. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Meyer DR

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Simple limbal epithelial transplant (SLET) is a technique for addressing limbal stem cell deficiency. Limbal tissue from a donor eye, typically the patient's fellow healthy eye, is transplanted onto an amniotic membrane attached to the surface of the diseased eye. SLET was developed to address limitat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sangwan VS,Sharp JAH

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A variety of techniques exist for secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Of note, scleral fixated intraocular lenses have become more popular with a variety of techniques, both with and without use of sutures. Herein, we focus on reviewing recently published studies describing the long-term ou...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Patel LG,Starr MR,Ammar MJ,Yonekawa Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Recent advances in the field of infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis include new diagnostic methods, the identification of new pathogens, and novel therapeutic agents. Tandem confocal microscopy has been used to diagnose Acanthamoeba keratitis, and polymerase chain reaction has proven to be a rapid and sensitive te...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Brodovsky SC,Snibson GR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of retinoblastoma is complex and involves strategically chosen methods of enucleation, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, laser photocoagulation, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy. Chemotherapy has become the most common eye-sparing modality. There are four routes of delivery of chemotherapy for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Lally SE,Leahey AM,Jabbour PM,Caywood EH,Schwendeman R,Shields JA

更新日期：2014-09-01 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 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The art and science of facial rejuvenation is an ever-evolving field of medicine, as evidenced by the continual development of new surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities. Over the past 10 years, the use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers for aesthetic purposes has risen sharply. Herein, we d...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Berbos ZJ,Lipham WJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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: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：: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：:The optic nerve head and the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) are the sites of clinically detectable glaucomatous tissue damage. Photographic techniques are used to document the optic disk and the RNFL to monitor patients with suspected primary open-angle glaucoma or to follow-up patients already suffering from this d...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Burk RO,Völcker HE

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Corneal collagen cross-linking has recently emerged as a novel approach for management of ectasia. This article reviews the literature published in the past 3 years about the expanding spectrum of cross-linking as a therapeutic modality and its complications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have confi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Suri K,Hammersmith KM,Nagra PK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The Charles Bonnet syndrome is a disorder of visual hallucinations typically occurring in older persons with vision impairment or deafferentation of the visual cortex. This review cites recent studies on Charles Bonnet syndrome and discusses treatment options. The numbers of affected persons will incr...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rovner BW

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the economic history of refractive surgery and the decline of laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the USA, and the emergence of refractive cataract surgery as an area of growth. RECENT FINDINGS:Since it peaked in 2007 at 1.4 million procedures per year, LASIK has dec...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Corcoran KJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There have been many reports in recent literature concerning the use of scanning laser polarimetry, Heidelberg retinal tomography and optical coherence topography in assessing the optic nerve and peripapillary nerve fibre layer. It is important to assess the validity of new equipment and see whether t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ho SF,Dhar-Munshi S

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Methods of flap creation have changed over the years from the evolution of the mechanical microkeratome to the introduction of the IntraLase femtosecond laser keratome, both of which have different mechanisms of action to create corneal resections. Previous studies report the advantages and disadvanta...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Stonecipher K,Ignacio TS,Stonecipher M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in the design of intraocular lenses give options to patients for some return to the optical accommodation needed to focus on objects at different distances. Technology is only improving these options for presbyopic-correcting intraocular lenses. Surgeons must consider the possible neuroadapta...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Pepin SM

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：: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