Floppy eyelid syndrome: ocular and systemic associations.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review how to critically appraise a research article pertaining to changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) related to interventions for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RECENT FINDINGS:We searched PubMed using a strategy that combined the text-words, "macular degeneration" and "qu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sharma S,Oliver-Fernandez A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past several decades, many individuals have noted that drusen may resolve after macular laser photocoagulation. The lack of effective therapies against choroidal neovascularization (CNV) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has prompted many invesigators to explore strategies designed to prevent CN...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ho AC

更新日期：1999-06-01 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:The Residency Review Committee Ophthalmology of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has recently established guidelines pertaining to the minimum operative requirements for training ophthalmology residents in refractive surgery. Despite being one of the most frequently performed o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Madu AA,Ali T

更新日期：2010-07-01 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: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：: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 purpose is to summarize treatment strategies in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a potentially sight-threatening disease, with a focus on the most current outcome data for venous sinus stenting. RECENT FINDINGS:Historically, the primary treatment options for medically refractory IIH co...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chaudhry S,Bryant TK,Peeler CE

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present an overview on the clinical manifestations and an update on the current management of neuromyelitis optica (NMO). RECENT FINDINGS:NMO is associated with a significant risk of neurological, ocular and systemic morbidity. Many cases of NMO assume a relapsing course, which can lead clinicians...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hazin R,Khan F,Bhatti MT

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neonatal corneal opacification (NCO) describes the loss of corneal transparency at or soon after (<4 weeks) birth. Historically, the literature is strewn with terminology that has been at best misleading and at worst, a hindrance to selecting the appropriate treatment plan for, accurate genotype-pheno...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Nischal KK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-IgG-associated optic neuritis has been established as a new entity of optic neuropathy. We will review recent advances in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical manifestations of MOG-IgG-associated optic neuritis to better understand its distinctive characte...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chun BY,Cestari DM

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an update of recent advances in understanding the quality and functional significance of contrast sensitivity for the clinician regarding cataract, intraocular lenses and refractive surgery that goes beyond the measurement of visual acuity. RECENT FINDINGS:New American National S...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ginsburg AP

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To perform a literature review of articles published between 2016 and 2017 to assess recent advances in intraocular lens (IOL) selection. RECENT FINDINGS:A literature review revealed five areas of recent study including advances in biometric technology, formula selection for challenging eyes, accurat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Brandsdorfer A,Kang JJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chemodenervation has evolved greatly over the past 30 years since botulinum toxin was first introduced as a therapeutic injection for managing strabismus. RECENT FINDINGS:Botulinum toxins are now accepted as a first-line treatment for patients suffering from spasms secondary to facial dystonias. Thes...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Harrison AR

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：:Removal of the eye may be necessary after severe ocular trauma, to control pain in a blind eye, to treat some intraocular malignancies, in endophthalmitis unresponsive to medical therapy, and for cosmetic improvement of a disfigured eye. The choice of procedure to accomplish this is best made by an informed patient. E...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Migliori ME

更新日期：2002-10-01 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 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current concepts and future directions of corneal cross-linking (CXL) as a treatment for keratoconus, ectasia after refractive surgery and infectious keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Several important laboratory and clinical studies have established the safety and success of corneal cross-linking...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Khandelwal SS,Randleman JB

更新日期：2015-05-01 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:The purpose is to review currently available instruments for vision screening in young children. RECENT FINDINGS:Instrumentation continues to evolve. Although the current generation of photoscreeners and autorefractors strive to identify amblyopia risk factors, newer technology aims to directly ident...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： O'Hara MA

更新日期：2016-09-01 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: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：:This review of recent articles on ocular toxicology concentrates on undesirable effects on the eye induced by systemically used xenobiotics. These include color vision deficiencies or visual field deterioration related to antiepileptic drugs, elevated intraocular pressure associated with inhaled corticosteroids, retin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Novack GD

更新日期：1997-12-01 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

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：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