Plaque brachytherapy for posterior uveal melanoma in 2018: improved techniques and expanded indications.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Review the current management for pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction and congenital dacryocele. RECENT FINDINGS:Early probing in the office, and probing beyond 1 year of age in a facility with general anesthesia are equally effective. Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is associated with a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schnall BM

更新日期：2013-09-01 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 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:Topography-guided laser refractive surgery regularizes the front corneal surface irregularities to achieve the desired refractive outcome. This is particularly applicable in highly aberrated corneas, where wavefront aberrometry is often not possible. This article aims to review the recently published ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Holland S,Lin DT,Tan JC

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:Horner syndrome refers to the constellation of signs resulting from the interruption of sympathetic innervation to the eye and ocular adnexae. Classically, the clinical findings include a triad of ipsilateral blepharoptosis, pupillary miosis, and facial anhidrosis. The history, additional clinical examination features...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Walton KA,Buono LM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of the most common malignant lymphomas that occur as primary and secondary tumors in ocular tissues. RECENT FINDINGS:Advances have been made in the understanding of the genetic alterations in mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lympho...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Coupland SE,Damato B

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the ocular findings of patients with West Nile Virus. RECENT FINDINGS:Ocular findings have included multifocal choroiditis, vitritis, intraretinal hemorrhages, iritis, keratic precipitates, optic neuritis, branch retinal artery occlusions, and chorioretinal scarring in a case of intrauterin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bakri SJ,Kaiser PK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The status of the cornea is crucial to a good outcome with cataract extraction. Preexisting corneal disease must be managed appropriately to get the high quality results that we have come to expect with modern day cataract surgery. It is now more common to perform cataract surgery on patients who have had previous cor...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Preschel N,Hardten DR

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern molecular genetics has had a profound effect on our understanding of corneal dystrophies. Mutations in the BIGH3 gene are responsible for four autosomal dominant corneal dystrophies. The mutation spectrum reveals the phenotypically diverse possibilities stemming from mutations of a single gene. Dystrophies have...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Siddiqui N,Afshari NA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Microbial keratitis is one of the leading causes of ocular morbidity. The standard treatment consists of antibiotics, which is intensive and is fraught with risks of antibiotic resistance. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) has recently been advocated as an adjunctive therapy for management of micro...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chan TC,Agarwal T,Vajpayee RB,Jhanji V

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reasons for having combined glaucoma and corneal transplant surgery are myriad. Patients with corneal transplants have a high frequency of developing secondary glaucoma. Patients with preexisting glaucoma have even higher risk for developing glaucoma refractory to medical management after penetrating keratoplasty....

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lee RK,Fantes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the literature in 2017 and 2018 pertaining to biometry for cataract surgery and report pertinent findings. RECENT FINDINGS:New devices using swept-source ocular coherence tomography can measure axial length in dense cataracts more frequently than common biometers. Computer-assisted registra...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Moshirfar M,Buckner B,Ronquillo YC,Hofstedt D

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy that has a multi-factorial etiology. The most important risk factor is certainly an increased intraocular pressure. However, clinical observations have indicated that factors other than increased intraocular pressure also damage the neural tissue in glaucomatous optic neuropa...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Orgül S,Prünte C,Flammer J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the current evidence for biologic therapies in the treatment of uveitis. The review emphasizes published research in this field since 2005. RECENT FINDINGS:The anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha infliximab and adalimumab have demonstrated significant efficacy in controlling uvei...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Imrie FR,Dick AD

更新日期：2007-11-01 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 provide an update on current management of retinoblastoma RECENT FINDINGS:The current major treatment strategies for retinoblastoma involve enucleation, intravenous chemoreduction, and intra-arterial chemotherapy. Enucleation is reserved for eyes with extensive retinoblastoma, in which there is no...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Shields JA

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Transcleral suturing of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) was developed to extend the benefits of IOL visual rehabilitation to eyes lacking capsular support and to avoid the complications of closed loop interior chamber IOLs. Although most frequently implanted after complicated cataract surgery or penetratin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Johnston RL,Charteris DG

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：:Radiotherapy has become increasingly important for the treatment of complicated choroidal hemangiomas. In recent years, a broad spectrum of different radiotherapeutic options that either replace or complement the conventional therapeutic approach by photocoagulation has been recommended. This article reviews the vario...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schilling H,Bornfeld N

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：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:Eye pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms in ophthalmology. It can range from bothersome to debilitating for patients, and it can be vexing for clinicians, especially in the white and quiet eye. The purpose of this review is to provide updates of recent literature regarding eye pain and t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kulenkamp J,McClelland CM,Lee MS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of this review is to evaluate the result of cataract surgery in patients continuing antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The number of elderly patients using anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment in prevention of venous thromboembolism has significantly increa...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Grzybowski A,Ascaso FJ,Kupidura-Majewski K,Packer M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The function is described of the Implantable Miniature Telescope, which is completing clinical development for bilateral end-stage macular degeneration, and 6-month results of the Phase II/III IMT002 prospective, multicenter study are presented. Multispecialty patient management and implications of th...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lane SS,Kuppermann BD

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A process is ongoing to produce a definition of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) using quantitative, objective data from structural and functional tests. At present, a common practice is to define GON by subjective features said to be 'characteristic' as judged by those experienced in glaucoma care...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Iyer J,Vianna JR,Chauhan BC,Quigley HA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

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：:Sjögren syndrome is a chronic systemic disease characterized by polyglandular tissue destruction leading to keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and xerostomia. Patients with primary Sjögren syndrome show evidence of KCS and xerostomia, whereas patients with secondary Sjögren syndrome suffer from KCS, xerostomia, and an a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tabbara KF,Vera-Cristo CL

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00