Current concepts in vitreomacular traction syndrome.

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：:Angiogenesis is a fundamental component of normal development and pathologic processes within the eye. Complications due to abnormal ocular neovascularization remain the leading cause of visual loss throughout the world today. Neovascularization and the associated increase in vascular permeability are the underlying t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Aiello LP

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The diagnosis and successful treatment of visually significant refractive errors in children are a subject of continued study and debate. RECENT FINDINGS:Treatment of significant refractive errors is widely accepted to reduce lifelong vision loss from amblyopia. Children aged 3-5 years may be screene...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Braverman R

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wealth of antiallergic drugs is available for ocular allergy, and many new drugs will soon be approved. Pharmaceutical companies frequently seek approval of anti-inflammatory drugs for allergic indications, because it is relatively easy to perform clinical trials for ocular allergy. Extremely safe drugs for mild to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Friedlaender MH

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Plaque brachytherapy remains the dominant globe-sparing therapy of uveal melanoma. This report highlights recent advances, which have expanded plaque brachytherapy's uses as well as improved the surgical technique. RECENT FINDINGS:Plaque brachytherapy is effective for tumors that may previously have ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Reichstein D,Karan K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of choroidal melanoma offers an opportunity to determine the prognosis for metastasis and provide tissue resources for further study to develop molecular-based targeted therapies. Patients increasingly desire as much information as possible about their cancer so that they...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： McCannel TA

更新日期：2013-05-01 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: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 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 review the current status of artificial intelligence systems in ophthalmology and highlight the steps required for clinical translation of artificial intelligence into personalized health care (PHC) in retinal disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Artificial intelligence systems for ophthalmological applicatio...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Jill Hopkins J,Keane PA,Balaskas K

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Glaucoma secondary to intraocular tumors is important to consider in eyes with a known tumor and those with unilateral or refractory glaucoma. The purpose of this review is to discuss the mechanisms and management of intraocular tumors with related secondary glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Several intraocu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Camp DA,Yadav P,Dalvin LA,Shields CL

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the concept and measurement of health literacy, with a focus on the care of patients with glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Nearly one-fourth of adults in the USA lack the skills needed to fully comprehend and act on verbal or written information in the healthcare environment. This prob...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Muir KW,Christensen L,Bosworth HB

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to collate evidence and make recommendations regarding the use of multifocal intraocular lenses in patients with glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Multifocal intraocular implants have been in use since the 1980s. Several studies have been done comparing their advantages and disa...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kumar BV,Phillips RP,Prasad S

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：:Macular translocation is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that involves the deliberate detachment of the retina with subsequent repositioning of the macula to a new location relative to the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. By moving the fovea away from abnormal pigment epithelium and/or choroid and...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Vander JF

更新日期：2000-06-01 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:Corneal measurement uses Placido-disc topographers and tomographers, creating three-dimensional corneal models from cross-sectional images. Technology includes slit scanning, Scheimpflug imaging, very high frequency ultrasound, and high-speed anterior segment optical coherence tomography. RECENT FIND...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Swartz T,Marten L,Wang M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DME) are common eye diseases leading to vision loss. The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCRnet), a collaboration of private and academic practices supported by the National Eye Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Baker CW,Jiang Y,Stone T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The history, pharmacology, indications, complications, and success rates of botulinum administration are discussed in this review as they relate to strabismus and associated conditions. RECENT FINDINGS:Botulinum has been used to treat strabismus and a variety of other ocular conditions for over three...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Crouch ER

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent literature was reviewed to analyze the developments in the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and immunology of this group of paraneoplastic syndromes. Clinical features and pathologic findings are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS:The mechanism of cell death in cancer-associated retinopathy appears to oc...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ling CP,Pavesio C

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：: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

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:Optical coherence tomography (OCT) aids in the diagnosis and long-term monitoring of various ocular diseases, including glaucoma. Initially, the retinal nerve fiber layer was the only OCT structural parameter used in glaucoma. Subsequent research has resulted in more retinal and optic nerve head param...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Mwanza JC,Budenz DL

更新日期：2016-03-01 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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The evolution of laser technology has left today's refractive surgeon with a choice between multiple laser platforms. The purpose of this review is to compare currently available femtosecond and excimer laser platforms, providing a summary of current evidence. RECENT FINDINGS:Femtosecond lasers creat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chen LY,Manche EE

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00