Time course of posterior vitreous detachment in the second eye.

abstract：:Outcome measures for studies of the surgical treatment of glaucoma include intraocular pressure, functional status (usually with visual field measurements), and structural status of the optic nerve or nerve fiber layer. Older studies relied heavily and almost solely on intraocular pressure as a surrogate measure for e...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Caprioli J

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current literature and meeting abstracts regarding combined cataract and glaucoma surgery are reviewed. Potential acuity measurements are compared. Intraoperative manipulation of the pupil, wound size, antimetabolites, and types of filtration surgery are also discussed. Postoperative intraocular pressure rise, f...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hurvitz LM

更新日期：1993-04-01 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: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:Endoresection of intraocular tumors is a complicated procedure utilizing pars plana vitrectomy techniques. Though it has potential downsides and complications, there is potential for this technique in the treatment of malignant and benign intraocular tumors. RECENT FINDINGS:Endoresection has been uti...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Reichstein D,Karan K

更新日期：2019-05-01 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:To provide an unstructured review of the recent literature on the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in cataract surgery with specific focus on cystoid macular edema (CME) on the basis of expert opinion of the authors. RECENT FINDINGS:OCT appears to be a useful method to reveal clinically rel...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kim SJ,Bressler NM

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：: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：: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：:Clonidine hydrochloride, apraclonidine hydrochloride, and brimonidine tartrate constitute the three topical alpha agonists that are used in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure. All the alpha agonists have prejunctional (alpha 2) as well as postjunctional (alpha 1) effects. Within the past year, questions ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Robin AL,Burnstein Y

更新日期：1998-04-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current concepts and future directions of corneal cross-linking (CXL) as a treatment for keratoconus, ectasia after refractive surgery and infectious keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Several important laboratory and clinical studies have established the safety and success of corneal cross-linking...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Khandelwal SS,Randleman JB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to examine current trends in vision screening for children. RECENT FINDINGS:Literature within the past year regarding children's vision screening has been dominated by clinical validation studies of autorefractors or photoscreeners that allow the detection of amblyogenic...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kerr NC,Arnold RW

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding condition that afflicts preterm infants in the neonatal period. Although advances in scleral buckling and vitrectomy techniques offer hope for those infants suffering from stage 4 or 5 ROP, prevention of progression to these stages offers the most promise for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Banach MJ,Berinstein DM

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：: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: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：:Improvements in the management of strabismus are largely dependent on making the specific diagnosis and differentiating patterns of strabismus. This finding is especially true in the management of superior oblique paresis because there are various types. Recent observation suggests that superior oblique paresis may ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wright KW,Hwang JM

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews some of the advances that have taken place in the surgical techniques for difficult cataracts such as rock-hard, white, and posterior polar cataracts. Fashioning a central space, modified chopping maneuvers, and creation of multiple small fragments have enabled the surgeon to consistently achieve ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Vasavada A,Singh R

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：: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: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: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：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：: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:The purpose of this review is to update the clinician on the recent work in the field of pediatric glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Using the iCare tonometer to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in children is highly successful. New data from the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study show that after 5 years of fo...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Giangiacomo A,Beck A

更新日期：2017-03-01 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: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