Glaucoma secondary to intraocular tumors: mechanisms and management.

abstract：:Ocular manifestations of systemic malignancy are important for both the ophthalmologist and the internist to recognize because they may precede the diagnosis of cancer. This review of the current literature discusses the clinical manifestations, etiology, and potential therapeutic interventions for a group of visual p...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Solomon SD,Smith JH,O'Brien J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent data on the effects of smoking on ocular health. RECENT FINDINGS:Smoking has been associated with a myriad of negative ocular health effects including age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and cataract. Most recently, several papers have demonstrated a connection between smoking an...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Galor A,Lee DJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 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:Corneal transplantation is the most commonly performed solid organ transplantation in the world. Despite a glorious history of more than a 100 years, the success of conventional corneal transplantation surgery is marred by problems like graft rejection,graft infection and associated glaucoma due to lo...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Jhanji V,Sharma N,Agarwal T,Vajpayee RB

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many recent advances in the diagnosis and management of children with retinoblastoma. Regarding diagnosis, the judicial use of ancillary studies, particularly B-scan ultrasonography, has been instrumental in supplementing the diagnosis when opaque media preclude a clear view of the underlying neoplasm...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields JA,Shields CL,De Potter P

更新日期：1994-06-01 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：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 aim of this article is to review the retinal complications that may occur after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). RECENT FINDINGS:One study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and surgical management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after LASIK surgery in myopia. The inc...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Arevalo JF

更新日期：2008-05-01 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: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:To discuss a new class of medication that has recently become available for the treatment of glaucoma; as well as share insights into developments in glaucoma medicine administration which has the potential to revolutionize medical therapy for glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Newly available eye drops, neta...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ostler E,Rhee D,Burney E,Sozeri Y

更新日期：2020-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review new developments in the medical and surgical treatment options for benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). RECENT FINDINGS:Botulinum toxin injections remain the mainstay treatment for BEB with several formulations currently commercially available. Reports in the medical literature support pho...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Yen MT

更新日期：2018-09-01 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:Although researchers continue to investigate the multifarious etiologic, anatomical, physiological, and pathological factors of dry eye, successful treatment remains a challenge. RECENT FINDINGS:Dry eye prevalence is substantial across populations and the term 'dry eye' is used to describe numerous c...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Abelson MB,Ousler GW 3rd,Maffei C

更新日期：2009-07-01 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: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：:Early and late age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have a high prevalence in elderly patients but may be differentiated by medical or environmental factors, eg, hypertension, geographic area, or antioxidant agents. Because nuclear sclerotic cataract is associated with AMD both aging changes may share a common patho...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Pauleikhoff D,Koch JM

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

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：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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Significant advances have been made in oncology and rheumatology with the introduction of molecularly targeted agents (MTAs). MTAs consist of monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the recent applications of MTAs to orbital, lacrimal, and eyeli...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Allen RC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in cataract surgery have reduced the incidence of corneal complications. Review of the current literature reveals a trend toward early visual rehabilitation and minimization of postoperative astigmatism by careful selection of incision type and location for small-incision cataract surgery. Since the in...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Batlan SJ,Dodick JM

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract surgery continues to evolve as modifications in techniques are introduced. Extracapsular surgery, whether by phacoemulsification or planned extracapsular cataract extraction, is a very safe and effective technique. Maintaining versatility in operative techniques, depending on the clinical situation, is a di...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Agapitos PJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 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：:Porous high-density polyethylene implants have become well accepted for the repair of orbital wall fractures, delayed orbital reconstruction, orbital rim and malar bony onlay augmentation, and volume replacement as orbital spherical implants for the treatment of anophthalmos. Medpor (Porex Surgical, Inc. College Park,...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Purdy EP

更新日期：1997-10-01 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：:Several different laser types are available on the market for the practitioner to use in refractive surgery. Each laser type has certain parameters that the surgeon must understand to obtain the best refractive outcomes. Studies published in peer-reviewed literature between February 2002 and March 2003 show that refra...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hardten DR,Hauswirth SG

更新日期：2003-08-01 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:Recent developments in the diagnosis and management of sickle cell ocular manifestations are reviewed to enable the clinician to better manage the ophthalmic care of these patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Research over the past year has focused upon systemic and ocular clues to the presence of sickle cell r...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lim JI

更新日期：2012-11-01 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