Clinical method for measurement of light backscattering from the in vivo human lens.

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify factors associated prospectively with increased cataract surgical rate (CSR) in rural Chinese hospitals. METHODS:Annual cataract surgical output was obtained at baseline and 24 months later from operating room records at 42 rural, county-level hospitals. Total local CSR (cases/million population/y)...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Chen T,Jin L,Zhou Z,Huang Y,Yan X,Liu T,Ong EL,Liu B,Huang W,Iezzi B,He M,Friedman DS,Congdon NG

更新日期：2015-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Previous studies assessed the associations between Helicobacter pylori infection and open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and produced inconsistent results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of H. pylori infection on OAG risk. METHODS:Relevant studies that reported the associations between H...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Zeng J,Liu H,Liu X,Ding C

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An alteration in corneal innervation has been described in dry eye associated with diabetes mellitus, contact lens use, and LASIK. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether dry eye not related to Sjögren's syndrome (NSDE) and dry eye related to primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSDE) are associated with an al...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Benítez-Del-Castillo JM,Acosta MC,Wassfi MA,Díaz-Valle D,Gegúndez JA,Fernandez C,García-Sánchez J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Elevated levels of extracellular glutamate have been implicated in the pathophysiology of neuronal loss in both central nervous system and ophthalmic disorders, including glaucoma. This increase in glutamate may result from a failure of glutamate transporters, which are molecules that ordinarily regulate extrac...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Naskar R,Vorwerk CK,Dreyer EB

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study observed biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in contact lens cases and investigated the inhibitory effects of 2,2'-dipyridyl (2DP) and 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-b-D-glucopyranose (PGG). METHODS:Biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa ATCC 9027 and S. aureus ATCC 25923 an...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Cho P,Shi GS,Boost M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test whether triamcinolone acetonide (TA) inhibits angiogenesis induced by IL-6 or VEGF and whether this inhibition is through antagonism of the IL-6 or the VEGF receptor 2. METHODS:A rat cornea micropocket assay was used to initiate IL-6- and VEGF-mediated angiogenesis. The ability of TA or neutralizing VE...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Ebrahem Q,Minamoto A,Hoppe G,Anand-Apte B,Sears JE

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prevalence, incidence, and progression of myopia of Chinese children in Hong Kong. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was initially conducted. A longitudinal follow-up study was then conducted 12 months later. RESULTS:A total of 7560 children of mean age 9.33 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 9.1...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Fan DS,Lam DS,Lam RF,Lau JT,Chong KS,Cheung EY,Lai RY,Chew SJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare two spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) devices for the identification of angle structures and the presence of angle closure. METHODS:This was a prospective comparative study. Consecutive patients underwent gonioscopy and anterior segment imaging using two SD-OCT devices (iVue and ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Quek DT,Narayanaswamy AK,Tun TA,Htoon HM,Baskaran M,Perera SA,Aung T

更新日期：2012-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the thickness profile of the corneal epithelium and the Bowman's layer across the horizontal meridian. METHODS:Forty-four eyes of 22 healthy subjects were investigated in this study. Ultra-high resolution anterior segment spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) was used to assess ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Tao A,Wang J,Chen Q,Shen M,Lu F,Dubovy SR,Shousha MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated, using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), inferior oblique muscle (IO) position relative to the adnexa in normal controls, subjects with and without vertical strabismus following lower lid blepharoplasty, and subjects with other hypertropia. METHODS:Sagittal plane MRI was...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Shin SY,Demer JL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The subbasal nerve plexus (SNP) is the densest and most recognizable component of the mammalian corneal innervation; however, the anatomical configuration of the SNP in most animal models remains incompletely described. The purpose of the current study is to describe in detail the SNP architecture in eight diff...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Marfurt C,Anokwute MC,Fetcko K,Mahony-Perez E,Farooq H,Ross E,Baumanis MM,Weinberg RL,McCarron ME,Mankowski JL

更新日期：2019-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether polyamines are present in corneal cells, whether corneal cell polyamines can be depleted by blocking the first rate-limiting enzyme in the polyamine synthesis pathway, ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), and whether polyamines are required for proliferation in all three corneal cell types. METH...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Du H,Viar MJ,Johnson LR,Watsky MA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effects of diabetes mellitus on corneal structure and function. METHODS:The authors measured endothelial permeability to fluorescein and corneal deswelling for 7.5 hours after 2 hours of hypoxic contact lens wear in 20 patients with diabetes who had nonproliferative retinopathy and 21 age-matched...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Weston BC,Bourne WM,Polse KA,Hodge DO

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the prognostic relevance of expression of the chemokine receptors CCR7 and CXCR4 and its ligand CXCL12 in uveal melanoma in nonmetastatic and metastatic patients with correlation to liver metastasis and overall survival. METHODS:Primary uveal melanoma specimens from 19 patients with correlating live...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： van den Bosch T,Koopmans AE,Vaarwater J,van den Berg M,de Klein A,Verdijk RM

更新日期：2013-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the possibility that ocular surface epithelial cells might be grown in culture for use as grafts. METHODS:The proliferative capacity of epithelial cells cultured from the conjunctiva, limbus, and central cornea of normal human eyes was compared. Single cells disaggregated from approximately 1 mm2 bi...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lindberg K,Brown ME,Chaves HV,Kenyon KR,Rheinwald JG

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sections of the ciliary epithelium of adult sharks (Squalus acanthias) were mounted in Ussing-type chambers (area 0.2 cm2) for measurements of transepithelial potential difference (PD), short circuit current (SCC) and calculation of transepithelial resistance (R). In 15 preparations PD was aqueous side negative (-0.51...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Wiederholt M,Zadunaisky JA

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Myopia (short sightedness) is a complex trait influenced by as yet unidentified genetic factors. To date, there have been four myopia susceptibility loci (MYP7 to -10) identified in twin studies, but these are yet to be independently verified. In an independent yet ethnically and phenotypically similar twin coh...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Schäche M,Richardson AJ,Pertile KK,Dirani M,Scurrah K,Baird PN

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure was assessed in three occupational groups: fisherman, landscape workers and construction workers. The ratio of ocular exposure to ambient exposure was determined by placing UV-sensitive film (295-320 nm) between the eyes of the subjects and in a nearby open field. The mean o...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Rosenthal FS,Phoon C,Bakalian AE,Taylor HR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether myopia is present in a breed of domestic dog, the Labrador retriever, and how the ocular components are related to refractive error in this breed. METHODS:Cycloplegic refractive error was measured in 75 Labrador retrievers by retinoscopy. Corneal and crystalline lens radii of curvature w...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Mutti DO,Zadnik K,Murphy CJ

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the thickness and surface area of porcine sclera. METHODS:One hundred twenty-eight porcine globes were sectioned from the center of the cornea to the region of the optic nerve. Photographs of the sectioned sclera including a millimeter scale were taken. Photographic slides were projected onto blank p...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Olsen TW,Sanderson S,Feng X,Hubbard WC

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The microvascular permeability response of the guinea pig conjunctiva to sulfidopeptide leukotrienes (LTs) was quantified as extravasation of radiolabeled bovine serum albumin. The LTs were potent inducers of increased microvascular permeability, with relative potencies LTE4 greater than or equal to LTD4 greater than ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Gary RK Jr,Woodward DF,Nieves AL,Williams LS,Gleason JG,Wasserman MA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To investigate whether rapamycin protects tear production and the ocular surface during endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced dry eye syndrome in mice. Methods:Tunicamycin was injected intraperitoneally in BALB/c mice without or with rapamycin (TM or RM5 group). Peritoneal injection of PBS performed in veh...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Cho BJ,Hwang JS,Shin YJ,Kim JW,Chung TY,Hyon JY

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of unilateral, stereotactic, posteroventral pallidotomy on saccadic eye movements in patients with Parkinson disease (PD). METHODS:Eye movements of 31 patients with moderate to advanced PD were recorded with an infrared system 1 month before and 3 months after pallidotomy. Two kinds of ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Blekher T,Siemers E,Abel LA,Yee RD

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct clinical and genetic studies in a European family with autosomal dominant Stargardt-like macular dystrophy (adSTGD-like MD) and to investigate the functional consequences of a novel ELOVL4 mutation. METHODS:Ophthalmic examination and mutation screening by direct sequencing of the ELOVL4 gene was per...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Maugeri A,Meire F,Hoyng CB,Vink C,Van Regemorter N,Karan G,Yang Z,Cremers FP,Zhang K

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Freshly enucleated monkey, calf, and human eyes were quantitatively perfused with mock aqueous humor through the anterior chamber by a constant pressure technique. After baseline perfusion at 15 mm Hg, intraocular pressure was raised to 45 mm Hg and later reduced back to 15 mm Hg. Calf and human (both adult and infant...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Hashimoto JM,Epstein DL

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Age-related macular degeneration is a common form of vision loss affecting older adults. The etiology of AMD is multifactorial and is influenced by environmental and genetic risk factors. In this study, we examine how 19 common risk variants contribute to drusen progression, a hallmark of AMD pathogenesis. MET...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Hoffman JD,van Grinsven MJ,Li C,Brantley M Jr,McGrath J,Agarwal A,Scott WK,Schwartz SG,Kovach J,Pericak-Vance M,Sanchez CI,Haines JL

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The efficacy of the peptide Ac-EEED on reducing cell adhesion and proliferation in vitro and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in vivo was examined. METHODS:The peptide chimera containing the Ac-EEED sequence was chemically linked to the N terminus of the XMTM delivery peptide from the E(rns) viral surface pr...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Caballero S,Yang R,Grant MB,Chaqour B

更新日期：2011-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Submucosal fibrosis due to excessive accumulation of collagens is an important histologic feature in the pathogenesis of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP). Heat shock protein 47 (HSP47), a collagen-binding protein, plays an important role in the biosynthesis of procollagens. In the present study, we examined ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Razzaque MS,Foster CS,Ahmed AR

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Migration of Müller glial cells is enhanced in proliferative retinopathies, but the mechanisms involved are ill defined. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a bioactive sphingolipid synthesized by sphingosine kinase (SphK), which promotes proliferation, migration, and inflammation, acting as an intracellular media...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Simón MV,Prado Spalm FH,Politi LE,Rotstein NP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the present study was to identify the expression of estrogen and progesterone receptor mRNA and of estrogen and progesterone receptor protein in the conjunctiva of healthy women. METHODS:Specimens of conjunctival tissue of 10 premenopausal women (age range, 13-38 years) were obtained during opht...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Fuchsjäger-Mayrl G,Nepp J,Schneeberger C,Sator M,Dietrich W,Wedrich A,Huber J,Tschugguel W

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00