Medication errors result in costly claims for ophthalmologists.

abstract：:A 47-year-old woman presented with a medial orbital tumor initially diagnosed as either a myxoid neurofibroma or myoepithelioma. Over 30 years the tumor recurred seven times and was serially debulked. Careful histopathologic analysis coupled with immunohistochemical studies performed on the last two biopsies establish...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Jakobiec FA,Callahan AB,Stagner AM,Lee NG,Rashid A,Mendoza P,Grove A,Freitag SK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The light and electron microscopic findings are reviewed in two patients who had eyes enucleated for peripheral choroidal malignant melanomas. Preoperatively, cystoid macular edema was documented by fluorescein angiography in the melanoma-containing eye in both patients. Intracytoplasmic swelling (edema) of the Müller...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Yanoff M,Fine BS,Brucker AJ,Eagle RC Jr

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison has been made between pars plana lansectomy and intracapsular cataract extraction Pars plana lensectomy has been shown to have many advantages. It is applicable to any age, while intracapsular cataract extraction is restricted to patients over 30 years old. It can be used in any type of cataract, whereas ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Girard LJ

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:William Ellergy Briggs was California's preeminent ophthalmologist for more than fifty years. A student of Ernst Fuchs, he was a clinician, scholar, and innovator who transplanted the best of European ophthalmology to the Western United States. ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mannis MJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial diseases frequently manifest neuro-ophthalmologic symptoms and signs. Because of the predilection of mitochondrial disorders to involve the optic nerves, extraocular muscles, retina, and even the retrochiasmal visual pathways, the ophthalmologist is often the first physician to be consulted. Disorders ca...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Fraser JA,Biousse V,Newman NJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early diagnosis of glaucoma is critical to prevent permanent structural damage and irreversible vision loss. Detection of glaucoma typically relies on examination of structural damage to the optic nerve combined with measurements of visual function. To aid the clinician in evaluation of visual function and structure, ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Sharma P,Sample PA,Zangwill LM,Schuman JS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thymoxamine is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent which works by competitive antagonism of norepinephrine. It is the only alpha-adrenergic blocker available which has tolerable side effects when used as an ophthalmic solution. When used as a 0.5% solution it consistently produces miosis without affecting the intraocul...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Wand M,Grant WM

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal eye movements in the infant or voting child can be congenital or acquired. They may be a result of abnormal early visual development or a sign of underlying neurologic or neuromuscular disease. It is important to be able to detect these abnormalities and to distinguish them from normal but immature eye moveme...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Cassidy L,Taylor D,Harris C

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis of sympathetic ophthalmia are helping to remove the pigmented cloud which has obstructed the view of researchers on this disease for many years. Clinical features, diagnostic testing, histopathologic variations and principles of treatment are evaluated in the context o...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Marak GE Jr

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal lymphangiogenesis is the extension of lymphatic vessels into the normally alymphatic cornea, a process that compromises the cornea's immune-privileged state and facilitates herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK). HSK results most commonly from infection by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and is characterized by immun...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Park PJ,Chang M,Garg N,Zhu J,Chang JH,Shukla D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbital aspergillosis is an uncommon but serious infection that may first present to the ophthalmologist. Usually arising from the paranasal sinuses, it may present in manifold ways within the orbit. Some presentations, such as optic nerve involvement, can respond to systemic corticosteroids, leading to delays in diag...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Levin LA,Avery R,Shore JW,Woog JJ,Baker AS

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a highly innovative technique which allows for the generation of large amounts of DNA starting from minute quantities obtained from the blood or tissue of a patient. With the increasing knowledge concerning the structure of the human genome and the potential to amplify specific s...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mastrangelo D,Squitieri N,Bruni S,Hadjistilianou T,Frezzotti R

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topically administered ophthalmic medications are capable of attaining clinically important serum concentrations, as evidenced by the variety of systemic side effects they can produce. These drugs are therefore also capable of interacting with other drugs administered orally and intravenously. This is especially impor...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Gerber SL,Cantor LB,Brater DC

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of current concepts for a visual prosthesis are based on neuronal electrical stimulation at different locations along the visual pathways within the central nervous system. The different designs of visual prostheses are named according to their locations (i.e., cortical, optic nerve, subretinal, and epiretinal). ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Margalit E,Maia M,Weiland JD,Greenberg RJ,Fujii GY,Torres G,Piyathaisere DV,O'Hearn TM,Liu W,Lazzi G,Dagnelie G,Scribner DA,de Juan E Jr,Humayun MS

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal transplant surgeries have a broad range of indications with outcomes largely dependent on surgeon experience. Traditional manual techniques have certain limitations pertaining to the preparation of donor tissue and the recipient bed that might affect the predictability of visual outcomes. Use of lasers for ker...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Deshmukh R,Stevenson LJ,Vajpayee RB

更新日期：2021-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The onset of scleral necrosis after ocular surgery may have catastrophic ocular and systemic consequences. The two most frequent surgeries causing surgically-induced scleral necrosis (SISN) are pterygium excision and cataract extraction. Several pathogenic mechanisms are involved in surgically induced scleral necrosis...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Ruiz-Lozano RE,Garza-Garza LA,Cavazos-Davila O,Foster CS,Rodriguez-Garcia A

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a relatively new type of laser used in treating open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and is reported to be equally efficacious to a first-line medication and argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT). We summarize available evidence for considering SLT as an alternative treatment in OAG through s...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Wong MO,Lee JW,Choy BN,Chan JC,Lai JS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drugs across many pharmacologic classes induce corneal epithelial changes. Many of these drugs have cationic amphiphilic structures, with a hydrophobic ring and hydrophilic cationic amine side chain that allow them to cross cell membranes. These drugs lead to intracellular phospholipid accumulation, often manifested i...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Raizman MB,Hamrah P,Holland EJ,Kim T,Mah FS,Rapuano CJ,Ulrich RG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A child with interstitial deletion of chromosome 17, right optic nerve hypoplasia, and impaired speech had bilateral congenital optic disc pigmentation, giving the appearance of gray optic discs. This appearance did not change over a period of two-and-a-half years. Previous cases of gray optic discs in neonates have b...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Brodsky MC,Buckley EG,McConkie-Rosell A

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conjunctivochalasis, defined as a redundant conjunctiva typically located between the globe and the lower eyelid, is not uncommon. However, it is often overlooked, as it may be considered a normal senile change. Conjunctivochalasis can cause a spectrum of symptoms, ranging from aggravation of a dry eye at the mild sta...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Meller D,Tseng SC

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the current medical environment, long-standing and appropriate referral patterns among medical care providers may be scrutinized for possible violation of a technical provision of Medicare, the "anti-fraud and abuse statute." The physician can avoid misunderstanding by preparing and implementing a compliance progra...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Allen G,Goldberg PJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is still the most common cause of failure of surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, despite the substantial effort that has been devoted to better understanding and managing this condition during the past 25 years. Basic research has indicated that PVR represents scarring,...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Pastor JC

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium is a prominent feature of many chorio-retinal disease processes, the most prevalent of which is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium may or may not be associated with choroidal neovascularization and may be caused by different...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Zayit-Soudry S,Moroz I,Loewenstein A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 23-year-old male presented with bilateral sclerokeratitis. He reported recent bronchitis, sinusitis, dyspnea on exertion, hemoptysis, arthralgias and myalgias. Wegener's granulomatosis was diagnosed by a positive antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA) test and a nasal and subglotic biopsy showing granulomato...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Florine CW,Dwyer M,Holland EJ

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-year-old woman developed left-sided headaches and ipsilateral oculosympathetic paresis (Horner's syndrome) secondary to carotid dissection. Although she initially denied preceding trauma, further questioning revealed a pattern of physical abuse by her boyfriend, including an attempted strangulation shortly before...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Purvin V

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbital inflammation is a response of the immune system and not a diagnosis in itself. Exposing the underlying disease introduces a labyrynthine challenge owing to the broad array of possible causes ranging from infectious, structural, autoimmune, idiopathic to neoplastic origin. In this regard, and despite its unkown...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mombaerts I,Rose GE,Garrity JA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman presented with a unilateral ptosis induced by a nonembedded soft contact lens of approximately 2 years' duration. The unilateral ptosis most likely resulted form localized inflammation and the physical presence of the soft contact lens. The patient's symptoms resolved completely after double lid ev...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Patel NP,Savino PJ,Weinberg DA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 34-year-old man with AIDS was admitted to the hospital with a one-week history of cough, chest pain, and fever. Radiography revealed a cavitating left upper lobe lesion. Two weeks later he developed a headache associated with a contrast enhancing lesion in the right parietal lobe. The patient had a progressive downh...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Hedges TR 3rd

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in our understanding of the anatomy and physiology of accommodation have contributed to current concepts of the possible constituent factors in presbyopia, largely supplanting the long-held belief that presbyopia is due to sclerosis of the crystalline lens. In this review, the author examines epidemiol...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Weale R

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-year-old full-term boy with a history of an intermittent exotropia presented to the pediatric ophthalmology clinic for routine follow-up. He was found to have a stable sensorimotor examination however dilated funduscopic examination of the right eye was significant for a dim foveal reflex with a new discrete, wh...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Hennein L,de Alba Campomanes AG,Afshar AR,Robbins SL

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00