Evaluation of the macula prior to cataract surgery.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most important recent advance in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the development of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapeutic agents that preserve and improve visual acuity by arresting choroidal neovascular growth and reducing vascular p...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ciulla TA,Rosenfeld PJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：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: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：: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：:Removal of a cataract during a vitrectomy can be performed to improve visualization for the surgeon or to facilitate visual rehabilitation for the patient. Because aphakic eyeglasses or contact lenses are often poor options to correct aphakia, placement of an intraocular lens during or after a vitrectomy is becoming i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ryan EH Jr,Gilbert HD

更新日期：1996-02-01 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: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 summarizes the recent literature of the impact of cataract surgery from the patient's perspective, with a focus on second-generation patient reported outcome (PRO) measures that used Rasch analysis to explore their data. RECENT FINDINGS:Irrespective of the instrument utilized, the overrid...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lamoureux EL,Fenwick E,Pesudovs K,Tan D

更新日期：2011-01-01 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:This review summarizes factors for progression in the Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial (EMGT), including the effect of treatment. EMGT randomized patients with early glaucoma either to argon laser trabeculoplasty plus betaxolol (n = 129) or to no immediate treatment (n = 126) and followed them every 3 mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Leske MC,Heijl A,Hyman L,Bengtsson B,Komaroff E

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cell arteritis is a systemic disease that can have devastating ophthalmic consequences. New insights into the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease may improve early diagnosis and treatment. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tovilla-Canales JL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is not to specifically discuss the techniques of veterinary cataract surgery, but rather to emphasize some of the differences between the veterinary and human cataract patients, procedures and outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS:In general, veterinary cataract surgery has more simila...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wilkie DA,Colitz CM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent studies on potential neurodevelopmental impacts on the pediatric population through general anesthesia events or intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injection. RECENT FINDINGS:Studies on this topic have been extensive with varied reported neurodevelopmental ou...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： De Andrade LM,Isenberg SJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 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:Glaucoma has a disproportionate prevalence among specific ethnic groups. Therefore, the issue of 'race' and glaucoma has been the focus of much discussion. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the literature regarding the prevalence, management, and outcome of glaucoma among different...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wadhwa SD,Higginbotham EJ

更新日期：2005-04-01 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: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: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:A variety of options exist for perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative medications in cataract surgery. This article reviews some of the more timely literature on "controversial" subjects in this area. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent literature may support the rationale for intracameral vancomycin at...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tipperman R

更新日期：2004-02-01 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:Recent advances in experimental studies of optic nerve regeneration to better understand the pathophysiology of axon regrowth and provide insights into the future treatment of numerous optic neuropathies. RECENT FINDINGS:The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system and cannot regenerate if i...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chun BY,Cestari DM

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Cataract surgery induces considerable vitreous modifications that can lead to posterior vitreous detachment. Studies indicate that these changes, whether combined or not with peripheral retinal degenerations such as lattice areas, carry risk for subsequent retinal breaks or detachment. RECENT FIN...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Coppé AM,Lapucci G

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Scleral rigid gas-permeable lenses play an important and underappreciated role in the treatment of corneal disease. This review provides an update on scleral rigid gas-permeable lenses for the visual rehabilitation of ectasia and irregular astigmatism, and an update on scleral rigid gas-permeable lens...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Jacobs DS

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：: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 highlight recent advances in basic research, diagnostic as well as therapeutic advances in ocular parasitosis and to evaluate their application in medical practice. RECENT FINDINGS:Knowledge relating to immunoreactivity in ocular parasitology has grown impressively in past few years. The outcome o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rathinam SR,Ashok KA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00