Molecularly targeted agents in oculoplastic surgery.

abstract：:Several laser technologies including 1053-nm picosecond, excimer, erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) have been studied for use in the removal of cataractous lens tissue. Nd:YAG laser phacolysis involves laser pulses striking a titanium target that are incorporated into an i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Dodick JM,Lally JM,Sperber LT

更新日期：1993-02-01 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：: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：: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:We aim to give a systematic approach on how to assess the cause of a patient's abnormal head posture (AHP). RECENT FINDINGS:Over the decades, many important clinical observers and teachers have described diagnostic techniques for patients with AHP. Recently, Wong has added a new set of office-based d...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Halachmi-Eyal O,Kowal L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratorefractive surgery has developed rapidly over the past decade. For patients with aphakia, however, posterior chamber lenses are safer and more predictable than refractive corneal surgery; myopia is the greatest challenge to this type of surgery. No technique as yet has an accuracy that is adequate for the gener...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hoffmann F,Kruse H,Schüler A

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The introduction of hydrogel socket and orbital expanders has modified the approach towards the rehabilitation of congenital anophthalmia. This study highlights the most recent advances for the treatment of congenital anophthalmia based on personal experience and the review of recent literature. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Quaranta-Leoni FM

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：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：:The detection and treatment of choroidal melanoma early in its natural course is critical to providing the patient with the best prognosis. Patients with small choroidal melanoma (< 4 mm thickness) develop metastasis in 16% of cases at 5 years follow up, whereas those with medium choroidal melanoma (4-8 mm thickness) ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Shields JA

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility for visual improvement after the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes with laser photocoagulation is poor. The surgical excision of these membranes in age-related macular degeneration, the presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, idiopathic neovascularization, and myopia is the focus ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lambert HM,Lopez PF

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular and periocular burns continue to be very complicated problems to manage clinically. Significant contributions have been made over the last year regarding the care and rehabilitation of the patient with this type of injury. N-acetylglucose aminidase activity in burned corneoscleral tissues may prove to be a good...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： White WL,Hollsten DA

更新日期：1994-10-01 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:Greater understanding of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) has changed initial beliefs that CSCR is a benign condition affecting young men with almost complete resolution. CSCR has a spectrum of presentations with more diffuse retinal dysfunction and variations between races. CSCR can affect old...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ross A,Ross AH,Mohamed Q

更新日期：2011-05-01 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:There is a suggestion of increased risk or progression of age-related macular degeneration after cataract surgery, which is related to the increased exposure of the retina to short-wavelength light. RECENT FINDINGS:Cell culture and animal work has described retinal and retinal pigment epithelium phot...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Patel JI

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：: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:The concept of neuroprotective therapy for glaucoma is that damage to retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) may be prevented by intervening in neuronal death pathways. This review focuses on strategies for neuroprotection and summarizes preclinical studies that have investigated potential agents over the last...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Danesh-Meyer HV

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:The management of cataract in glaucoma patients has been continuously changing over the past decade. Extracapsular cataract extraction has been replaced by small-incision phacoemulsification with foldable lenses, and in glaucoma surgery, adjunctive antifibrotic therapy based on risk factors for failure has become stan...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Storr-Paulsen A,Bernth-Petersen P

更新日期：2001-02-01 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 discuss the risks, benefits and value of genetic testing for ocular genetic disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Testing for ocular genetics diseases is becoming more available and successful gene therapy is being reported. Clinicians must prepare for this trend by considering diagnostic genetic testing for t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Zanolli MT,Khetan V,Dotan G,Pizzi L,Levin AV

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：: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

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:A significant recent advancement in the treatment of neovascularization of the anterior segment of the eye is the development of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapeutic agents.We present a review of the current knowledge on anti-VEGF therapy with bevacizumab for anterior segment...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bahar I,Yeung SN,Sella R,Slomovic A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the epidemiology of disc hemorrhages and underscore the importance of detecting these markers of potential glaucomatous damage and progression. RECENT FINDINGS:The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study has confirmed that disc hemorrhages are an independent risk factor in the development of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Uhler TA,Piltz-Seymour J

更新日期：2008-03-01 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:Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (XFS) is a late-onset and complex disorder that is strongly associated with the development of glaucoma. The purpose of this review is to discuss the inheritance patterns and recent genetic advances in the study of this disorder. RECENT FINDINGS:XFS has a strong familial as...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Challa P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00