Does the Stage of Keratoconus Affect Optical Coherence Tomography Measurements?

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to measure peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in children with thalassemia major (tha-major), children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and children in a healthy control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 47 children with tha-major and 22 children with IDA were selected fr...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Aksoy A,Aslan L,Aslankurt M,Eser O,Garipardic M,Okumus S,Kaya G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary ectopia lentis or lens subluxation can occur with and without systemic associations. Significant overlap can be found in the genetic mutations and pathogenesis of subluxated lenses in their isolated forms as well as with associated syndromes. Gene mutations have been identified for lens subluxation associat...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sadiq MA,Vanderveen D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Consumer-grade virtual reality (VR) headset is being used with increasing frequency nowadays, however, the effect on visual function is not clear. OBJECTIVES:We here investigate whether using VR headset changes adults' visual function and take into account the possible factors. METHODS:We compared the un...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Long Y,Shen Y,Guo D,Wang X,Gu Y

更新日期：2020-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Optic disc drusen are congenital and developmental anomalies of the optic nerve head seen commonly in clinical practice, often as an incidental ophthalmologic finding during routine exams. Optic disc drusen are a form of calcific degeneration in some of the axons of the optic nerve. Visual acuity is often not affected...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Davis PL,Jay WM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, there is no proven drug treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Several different treatment strategies are being investigated, including complement inhibition, neuroprotection, and visual cycle inhibitors, and novel clinical trial endpoints are being explored. Studies have identified genet...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yehoshua Z,Rosenfeld PJ,Albini TA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is characterized by a sudden-onset eye misalignment with an equal angle of deviation in all fields of gaze. This form of esotropia is distinct from common forms of childhood esotropia, such as infantile esotropia and accommodative esotropia, in the rapid tempo and typically lat...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gilbert AL,Koo EB,Heidary G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the prevalence of refractive error and amblyopia among three- to six-year-old children during the period from 2002 to 2011. METHODS:About 31,400 children annually (from 16,592 to 40,816) during the period from 2002 to 2011 were enrolled. The preschool vision screening was performed by the Korea...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Jeong SH,Kim US

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of retinopathy found incidentally in an asymptomatic patient receiving treatment with interferon beta 1a for multiple sclerosis. She was found to have peripheral dot and blot hemorrhages with no cotton wool spots. It is possible that interferon beta 1a retinopathy is more common than previously repor...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bakri SJ,Swanson JW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical features of patients with Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) and evaluate the outcomes of surgical approaches based on the characteristics of each patient. METHODS:The records of 38 Caucasian subjects with DRS were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were classified as type I, II, or I...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gunduz A,Ozsoy E,Ulucan PB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effect of low, moderate, and high myopia on the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and Ganglion cell complex (GCC) measured by Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) in non-glaucomatous subjects. METHODS:The subjects were divided into three groups: low (n = 81, 35.6%...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sezgin Akcay BI,Gunay BO,Kardes E,Unlu C,Ergin A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of primary uveal melanoma with metastatic involvement of the contralateral eye. Two female patients presented with primary choroidal melanoma. In the first case, primary enucleation of the affected eye was performed. Two years later, systemic tumor spread with contralateral choroidal melanoma was d...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bourla DH,Young TA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subfoveal choroidal neovascularization presents one of the most difficult challenges to vision. No treatment option has yet solved the problem of subretinal hemorrhage and fibrovascular scarring causing permanent photoreceptor degeneration and loss. Limited macular translocation provides a surgical approach to this ch...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Haller JA,Hartranft CD,Fujii GY,Pieramici D,Humayun MS,de Juan E Jr

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of legal blindness in the developed countries in people older than 50 years of age. AMD complicated by choroidal neovascular membranes (CNV) accounts for 12% of AMD, but for 88% of legal blindness cases. Because of the progressive aging of the population, it is ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Donati G,Kapetanios AD,Pournaras CJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paroxysmal hemicrania is a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia first described in 1976, characterized by episodic attacks of excruciating unilateral periorbital and temporal stabbing, pulsatile, craw-like, or boring headaches lasting 2 - 30 minutes, accompanied by autonomic features, and alleviated by indomethacin. Parox...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dafer RM,Hocker S,Kumar R,McGee J,Jay WM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted, chronic, systemic infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. If left untreated, the disease progresses through four stages, with the potential to cause significant morbidity to any major organ of the body. Frequent syphilitic ocular manifestations, which can occur at any...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kiss S,Damico FM,Young LH

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluating the ocular manifestation and fundus fluorescein angiography (FA) findings of patients with Behçet's disease as well as the relationship between visual acuity and angiographic findings. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of patients with Behçet's disease seen at the Farabi Eye Hospital. RESULTS:Fort...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bazvand F,Zarei M,Ebrahimiadib N,Karkhaneh R,Davoudi S,Soleimanzadeh M,Sharifian E,Roohipoor R,Modjtahedi BS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a congenital retinal dystrophy that was first described almost 150 years ago. LCA still remains an important cause of blindness with about 20% of children in schools for the blind being affected by it. LCA has genetic heterogeneity and the study of this disease is elucidating the ge...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ahmed E,Loewenstein J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the use of photoscreening for preschool vision screening in several diverse locations throughout the world. METHODS:The MTI photo screener was used to screen pre-verbal children; photographs were interpreted using standard criteria. RESULTS:The Tennessee vision screening program remains successful...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Donahue SP,Lorenz S,Johnson T

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The opportunity to perform two or more ophthalmic operations simultaneously has increased in recent years. In keratoplasty too, the simultaneous operation consisting of cataract extraction and IOL insertion (triple procedure) has become common. Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and planned extracapsular cataract extracti...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Senoo T

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes the advantages of Small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), including improved patient intraoperative experience, improved postoperative ocular surface, low incidence of regression, low re-treatment rates, and advantageous biomechanical corneal stability. Visual and refractive outcomes are si...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ahmed AA,Hatch KM

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the infrequent complications, including antielevation and adherence syndrome, after a unilateral and bilateral inferior oblique (IO) recession procedure and to discuss the possible causes. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients on whom unilateral or bilateral IO weakening sur...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Niyaz L,Yücel OE,Gul A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Investigating the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), macular and ganglion cell complex thickness in eyes of migraine patients using optical coherence tomography. METHODS:The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. 50 patients with migraine (30 patients with aura and 20 patients without aura) a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yülek F,Dirik EB,Eren Y,Simavlı H,Uğurlu N,Çağıl N,Şimşek Ş

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macular hole formation is a rare complication of cataract extraction. Although the exact etiology is unclear, macular holes can be classified into pre-existing holes that may not have been visible prior to cataract surgery, early stage macular holes that progressed to a more advanced stage, symptomatic holes following...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ameli N,Lashkari K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old man presented with uncontrolled erythroclastic glaucoma and recurrent vitreous hemorrhage from a previously irradiated choroidal melanoma. Despite trabeculectomy, intraocular pressure became uncontrolled due to increasing bleeding from the melanoma. The vitreous hemorrhage became voluminous and could not...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ferreyra HA,Goldbaum MH,Weinreb RN

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraocular gas tamponades are an important part of vitreoretinal surgery and have become a standard of care. The use of intraocular gas began in 1911. Modem use of intraocular gases as a surgical adjunct is continuously broadening. Today, sulfur hexafluoride and perfluoropropane are increasingly being used as intraoc...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Cekic O,Ohji M

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To retrospectively investigate the clinical characteristics of Moraxella keratitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of 17 patients with Moraxella keratitis. Onset age, sex, predisposing factors, initial clinical presentations, culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and managemen...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Tobimatsu Y,Inada N,Shoji J,Yamagami S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To present an analysis of the percentage choroidal thickness (PCT) and evaluate PCT profile in eyes with different axial length (AL). Methods: Axial length (AL) measurements and spectral domain optical coherence tomography examinations, including radial 9-mm scan and 4 circle scans with diameter of 3.0, 5.0, ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Maltsev DS,Kulikov AN,Burnasheva MA,Chhablani J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We briefly review the history and principles of photodynamic therapy (PDT), especially as it is applied to choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). After a brief general history of PDT, we discuss the relationship between the physicochemical structure and photodynamic activity of t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： van den Bergh H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Vascular anomalies comprise malformations, hemangiomas, and rare tumors. The commonality among these lesions is their origin in vascular endothelia. Most occur sporadically, but occasional inheritance is observed and thus allows genetic research and insight into etiology. This review highlights those vascular a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yadav P,De Castro DK,Waner M,Meyer L,Fay A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Treatment is still largely targeted at lowering intraocular pressure. Intraocular pressures can be lowered through a variety of topical medications, lasers and incisional surgeries. There are currently several classes of topical medications availa...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Jiang Y,Ondeck C

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00