Conjunctival prolapse: a simple and effective treatment.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and efficacy of the Artisan/Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for the correction of high myopia. DESIGN:Prospective, open-label, noncomparative, multicenter clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 684 adults with axial myopia from -4.5 diopters (D) to -22 D were enrolled: 662 in th...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Stulting RD,John ME,Maloney RK,Assil KK,Arrowsmith PN,Thompson VM,U.S. Verisyse Study Group.

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of eyelid, conjunctival, and corneal findings in patients with sleep apnea syndrome (SAS). DESIGN:Case series. PARTICIPANTS:Seventy-two white patients referred for evaluation of suspected SAS. INTERVENTION:Complete examination of eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea, including video...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Mojon DS,Goldblum D,Fleischhauer J,Chiou AG,Frueh BE,Hess CW,Gugger M,Bassetti C,Boehnke M,Mathis J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was undertaken to analyze the different causes of abnormal head postures on ocular bases. Eight basic mechanisms were found in a series of 188 patients. Incomitance accounted for 62.7% of the head postures and nystagmus for 20.2%. Important diagnostic criteria for evaluating patients with head post...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kushner BJ

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess associations between the stages of age-related maculopathy (ARM) and dietary intake of carotene, vitamin C, retinol, and zinc. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, population-based study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 3654 subjects 49 years of age and older from a defined area, west of Sydney, Australia, participate...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Smith W,Mitchell P,Webb K,Leeder SR

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the increase in isopter extent, resulting from the measurement of, and correction for, individual reaction time (RT; the latency between stimulus presentation and individual patient response), derived under the standardized conditions of semi-automated kinetic perimetry (SKP), and to model the age-...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Vonthein R,Rauscher S,Paetzold J,Nowomiejska K,Krapp E,Hermann A,Sadowski B,Chaumette C,Wild JM,Schiefer U

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the successful treatment and long-term outcomes of primary ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) with topical interferon alfa-2b or surgical excision. DESIGN:Retrospective, comparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-nine consecutive patients with OSSN never before treated. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Sturges A,Butt AL,Lai JE,Chodosh J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the risks for altered cytogenetic profile based on melanoma features and size. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1059 patients with uveal melanoma. METHODS:Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of tumor for DNA amplification and whole genome array-based assay. MAIN OUTCOM...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Say EAT,Hasanreisoglu M,Saktanasate J,Lawson BM,Landy JE,Badami AU,Sivalingam MD,Mashayekhi A,Shields JA,Ganguly A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure accuracy and reliability of the computer-based Retinal Image Multiscale Analysis (RISA) system compared with those of recognized retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) experts, for plus disease diagnosis. DESIGN:Evaluation of diagnostic test or technology. PARTICIPANTS:Eleven recognized ROP experts and...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Koreen S,Gelman R,Martinez-Perez ME,Jiang L,Berrocal AM,Hess DJ,Flynn JT,Chiang MF

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyzed 100 consecutive eyes undergoing relaxing retinotomies to determine the anatomic and visual results associated with the use of this procedure. With a minimum follow-up of 6 months, 58 eyes were completely attached, 8 were partially attached (macula on), and 34 were detached. Thirty-four percent of ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Morse LS,McCuen BW 2nd,Machemer R

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of a fiberoptic endoscope to visualize the vault of the inferior turbinate during lacrimal duct probing and irrigation revealed a high incidence of false passages. This was confirmed on dacryocystofluoroscopy. The creation of false passages as documented by us can help explain clinical probing failure in apparentl...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Cibis GW,Jazbi BU

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the prevalence, features, associated factors, and reproducibility of segmentation errors in macular ganglion cell inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness measurement as determined by optical coherence tomography (OCT). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:Five hundred thirty-eight glaucom...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hwang YH,Kim MK,Kim DW

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission indicate that air-powered guns were responsible for 22,800 injuries treated in emergency rooms during 1981, of which 1255 were eye injuries. From 1970 to 1981, 32 patients have undergone surgical intervention at the Wilmer Eye Institute for airgun-related ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Sternberg P Jr,de Juan E Jr,Green WR,Hirst LW,Sommer A

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35-year-old white man, on immunosuppressive medications for 3 1/2 years following a renal transplant, presented with a whitish-yellow mass at the medial end of the left lower eyelid. An initial incisional biopsy was performed that was misinterpreted as granular cell myoblastoma. The mass was subsequently excised and...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Addison DJ

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 112 consecutive eyes (75 patients) to undergo four-incision radial keratotomy (RK) performed by four surgeons were evaluated retrospectively. The preoperative myopia (spherical equivalent) ranged from -1.12 to -7.00 D (95% between -1.12 and -4.25 D). The preoperative uncorrected visual acuity was 20/100 or w...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Salz JJ,Villaseñor A,Elander R,Reader AL 3rd,Swinger C,Buchbinder M

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed morphologic and tissue culture studies on scleral tissues obtained from a nanophthalmic patient. Seen by light and electron microscopy, collagens in these unusually thick scleral tissues were arranged in irregularly interlacing bundles. The size of the collagen fibers was more variable than that observed ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Yue BY,Duvall J,Goldberg MF,Puck A,Tso MO,Sugar J

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of selected clinical and radiologic lacrimal tests in patients with epiphora. DESIGN:The study design was a prospective clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS:Fifteen patients with epiphora (N = 27 eyes) were studied. METHODS:All patients underwent J...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Guzek JP,Ching AS,Hoang TA,Dure-Smith P,Llaurado JG,Yau DC,Stephenson CB,Stephenson CM,Elam DA

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Specular Microscopy Ancillary Study was designed to examine donor corneal endothelial specular image quality, compare the central endothelial cell density determined by eye banks with the endothelial cell density determined by a central specular microscopy reading center, and evaluate donor factors that may...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lass JH,Gal RL,Ruedy KJ,Benetz BA,Beck RW,Baratz KH,Holland EJ,Kalajian A,Kollman C,Manning FJ,Mannis MJ,McCoy K,Montoya M,Stulting D,Xing D,Cornea Donor Study Group.

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test the effect of postoperative subconjunctival 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on the pressure outcome in combined procedure (limbus-based trabeculectomy + clear-cornea phacoemulsification). METHODS:Prospective randomized, controlled clinical trial; n = 24 eyes (24 patients) with concurrent open-angle glaucoma and ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Gandolfi SA,Vecchi M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare disorder. This study investigated the types of ocular signs and symptoms in patients with POEMS and any systemic factors that may be associated with development of such ocular findings. DESIGN:Cas...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kaushik M,Pulido JS,Abreu R,Amselem L,Dispenzieri A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Norrie's disease, or congenital progressive oculo-acoustico-cerebral degeneration, is a rare X-linked recessive syndrome of retinal malformation, deafness, and mental retardation and/or deterioration. The natural history of the disorder in two families with five affected males, four living and one deceased, is describ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Liberfarb RM,Eavey RD,De Long GR,Albert DM,Dieckert JP,Hirose T

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although systemic immunosuppressive chemotherapy is effective in halting progressive necrotizing scleritis, the onset of its action may be too slow to prevent profound scleral thinning and/or traumatic or spontaneous perforation. Scleral homografts may be used to maintain the integrity of the globe until immunosuppres...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Sainz de la Maza M,Tauber J,Foster CS

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The hydroxyapatite implant is an ocular motility implant designed to provide natural movement of the artificial eye. The movement of the prosthesis is maximized when the implant is coupled to the prosthesis via a peg. The purpose of this study is to determine the complications of the hydroxyapatite motility peg...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Edelstein C,Shields CL,De Potter P,Shields JA

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bimedial rectus recession with measurement from the limbus was combined with conjuctival recession 85 children undergoing surgery for esotropia. Using this augmented recession technique, the prism diopters of correction per millimeter of surgery done were 4.8 compared with 3.2 found in 56 control patients. Postoperati...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Helveston EM,Ellis FD,Patterson JH,Weber J

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the validity and generalizability of the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) prediction model for the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in a large independent sample of untreated ocular hypertensive individuals and to develop a quantitative calculator to estimate the 5-year risk...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study Group.,European Glaucoma Prevention Study Group.,Gordon MO,Torri V,Miglior S,Beiser JA,Floriani I,Miller JP,Gao F,Adamsons I,Poli D,D'Agostino RB,Kass MA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study is to evaluate the induced astigmatism after spherical photorefractive keratectomy on the Summit Omnimed (Summit Instruments, Waltham, MA) and the Nidek EC-5000 (Nidek Co. Ltd, Aichi, Japan) excimer lasers. METHODS:A total of 4269 eyes of 3289 patients were treated with a 5-mm optical ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Shah S,Chatterjee A,Doyle SJ,Bessant DA

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To define and characterize a novel pre-Descemet's layer in the human cornea. DESIGN:Clinical and experimental study. PARTICIPANTS:We included 31 human donor sclerocorneal discs, including 6 controls (mean age, 77.7 years). METHODS:Air was injected into the stroma of donor whole globes (n = 4) and sclerocorne...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Dua HS,Faraj LA,Said DG,Gray T,Lowe J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective, double-masked clinical study, the authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of topically applied tretinoin ophthalmic ointment (0.01%) versus placebo in the treatment of squamous metaplasia associated with various ocular surface disorders involving dry eyes. Study parameters consisted of graded sympt...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Soong HK,Martin NF,Wagoner MD,Alfonso E,Mandelbaum SH,Laibson PR,Smith RE,Udell I

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate visual outcomes and astigmatism in patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty (PK) with 2 different incision techniques. DESIGN:Retrospective comparison of a consecutive surgical series. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty-seven consecutive patients who underwent PK at the University of California, Irvine, ac...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Farid M,Steinert RF,Gaster RN,Chamberlain W,Lin A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether ketorolac ophthalmic drops prescribed four times a day can be associated with improved visual acuity and prompt resolution of edema for patients with pseudophakic cystoid macular edema identified more than 24 months after cataract surgery. DESIGN:Prospective, nonrandomized, comparative (s...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Weisz JM,Bressler NM,Bressler SB,Schachat AP

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Enhanced Vision Screening Program is a population-based vision screening program that has, at present, examined 59,782 children. Its main goal is to detect amblyopia, strabismus, and high refractive errors. An average of 11,910 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-year-old children are screened yearly. The current study dete...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： De Becker I,MacPherson HJ,LaRoche GR,Braunstein J,Cottle R,McIntyre LL,Kozousek V

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00