Infrequent Complications of Inferior Oblique Recession Surgery.

abstract：PURPOSE:To estimate the prevalence and risk factors for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in a general Japanese population. METHODS:This population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in 2007 with subjects from the Hisayama Study. Of the 3,648 residents in Hisayama, Japan, 2,663 who were ≥ 50 years old we...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Fujiwara K,Yasuda M,Hata J,Oshima Y,Hashimoto S,Yoshitomi T,Kiyohara Y,Ishibashi T,Ninomiya T,Sonoda KH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma drainage devices are more frequently being used for glaucoma filtering surgeries, even those at low risk for failure with trabeculectomy. There are 4 major devices available: the Molteno, Baerveldt, Krupin, and Ahmed. The Molteno and Baerveldt are non-valved implants, while the Krupin and Ahmed are valved. Th...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Patel S,Pasquale LR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is a common form of open-angle glaucoma that can lead to significant visual morbidity. There has been considerable debate as to whether NTG fits within the spectrum of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The relative roles of intraocular pressure and pressure-independent factors in this d...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Mudumbai RC

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive degenerative disease which leads to blindness, affecting the quality of life of millions of Americans. More than 1.75 million individuals in the United States are affected by the advanced form of AMD. The etiological pathway of AMD is not yet fully understood, bu...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Deangelis MM,Silveira AC,Carr EA,Kim IK

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a case of unilateral development of severe corneal vascularization in the eye of a keratoconic patient implanted with Intacs microthin prescription inserts and concurrent bilateral use of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. METHODS:A 20-year-old male underwent unilateral implantation of Intacs...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kymionis GD,Kontadakis GA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of early bicanalicular silicone intubation in the treatment of acute purulent dacryocystitis. METHODS:This prospective interventional case series focused on acute purulent dacryocystitis from February 2010 to March 2014. Of the 21 cases, 16 cases were treated at t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Wu W,Li Z,Yan D,Lin Y,Xu N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy of combined manual small incision cataract and glaucoma surgery with anterior chamber maintainer (ACM) alone versus that with intraoperative viscoelastics. METHODS:Hospital electronic medical records of patients who underwent small incision cataract and trabeculectomy and intraocular le...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Rao A,Padhy D,Das G,Sarangi S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the success rates of endoscopic-assisted probing compared to conventional probing in children 48 months or older. METHODS:This retrospective study included children 48 months and older with CNLDO who underwent endoscopic-assisted probing or conventional probing between January 2011 to August 201...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Galindo-Ferreiro A,Khandekar R,Akaishi PM,Cruz A,Gálvez-Ruiz A,Dolmetsch A,Schellini S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New translational research has paved the way for more optimistic management of melanoma. Medications targeting oncogenic signaling cascades and immune regulatory molecules have significantly improved overall survival for patients with metastatic melanoma. While isolated, operable orbital melanoma may still benefit fro...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dagi Glass L,Sullivan R,Freitag SK

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：PURPOSE:Endothelial keratoplasty (EKP) has become increasingly popular in the treatment of corneal disease. However, the global shortage of human donor corneas limits clinical corneal transplantation. Genetically engineered (GE) pigs may provide an alternative source of corneas for EKP. The aim of this study was to eva...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Lee SE,Mehra R,Fujita M,Roh DS,Long C,Lee W,Funderburgh JL,Ayares DL,Cooper DK,Hara H

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal neovascularization causes deterioration of visual acuity and increases surface irregularities. Various techniques have been employed to help control the progression of corneal neovascularization; bevacizumab is a medication that targets the specific pathway of corneal neovascularization. The Boston Ocular Surf...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Lim M,Jacobs DS,Rosenthal P,Carrasquillo KG

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old female presented with a moderate decrease in vision in the left eye. The patient denied any other ocular or systemic symptoms related to giant cell arteritis. Visual acuity was 20/50 in the left eye with a 2+ relative afferent pupillary defect and markedly abnormal color vision. Dilated fundus examinatio...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Galasso JM,Jay WM

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To investigate thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and choroid thickness in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG) compared to healthy volunteers. METHODS:This cross-sectional, prospective study included 43 patients with PXG, 45 patients with PEX syndr...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Demircan S,Yılmaz U,Küçük E,Ulusoy MD,Ataş M,Gülhan A,Zararsız G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess amniotic membrane retention after amniotic membrane transplant in bullous keratopathy patients and whether there were any corneal structural changes that may hinder further penetrating keratoplasty Methods: A retrospective study including 22 patients who have undergone amniotic membrane transplant fro...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Siu GDJ,Kam KW,Young AL

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Several new aqueous inflow inhibitors have been introduced over the past few years. These new agents include two alpha agonists, two topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and a novel combination agent. All of these agent compare favorably with timolol in terms of aqueous suppression, though each has its own relative ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Doyle JW,Smith MF

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary causes of ocular surface disease are-to a large extent-due to disorders of the ocular adnexae. The main pathomechanisms involved include exposure, abrasion and malnutrition, resulting from a multitude of disorders such as ec- or entropion (e.g. in cicatrizing conjunctivitis), lid retraction and severe aqueou...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Geerling G,Borrelli M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the developed world. Cyokines characteristic of Th1 cells (in particular IFN-γ and IL-2) have been shown to dominate in HSK in addition to mechanisms by nonspecific, antigen-independent effector cells such as neutrophils, basophils, ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Hawthorne KM,Dana R,Chodosh J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of patients after trabeculectomy can be aided by the use of anterior segment imaging. Two commonly used forms of imaging are ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Both modalities can be used to assess bleb morphology and how it affects treatment outcome, measure anterior cha...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Golez E 3rd,Latina M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate corneal parameters obtained by Scheimpflug imaging of dermatochalasis patients both preoperatively and after blepharoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty eyes of 30 patients (22 female, 8 male), which were operated upon for the upper eyelid, were included in the study. Pati...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dogan E,Akbas Kocaoglu F,Yalniz-Akkaya Z,Elbeyli A,Burcu A,Ornek F

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lacrimal caruncle is a modified cutaneous tissue that contains hair follicles, accessory lacrimal glands, sweat glands, lobules of fat, and sebaceous glands. Due to the nature of tissue, a variety of lesions, both benign and malignant, could arise from this area. Lymphomas of the eye and its adnexa are frequently ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ting DS,Mansoor Q,Mathew S,Wride NK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To employ optical coherence tomography (OCT) to examine the relationship of changes in the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and macular thickness as well as ganglion cell (GC) parameters with the stage of keratoconus (KC), and to compare these changes with a control group. METHODS:A total of 84 eyes of 68 pati...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Uzunel UD,Küsbeci T,Yüksel B

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Conventional suprathreshold retinal photocoagulation is a destructive procedure, but chorioretinal damage can be decreased by changing laser parameters and clinical endpoints. Laser effects can be localized by decreasing laser wavelength, spot size, and exposure duration, as well as by adopting threshold or subthresho...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Mainster MA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this paper is to perform a systematic review of the published literature on complications of intra-arterial chemothrapy (IAC) for the treatment of retinoblastoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was performed using the Pubmed database using the terms. Complications were divided in...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Monroy JE,Orbach DB,VanderVeen D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of cotton wool spots associated with interferon beta-1a treatment. METHODS:Observational case report. RESULTS:A 40-year-old man with a history of multiple sclerosis was on interferon beta-1a. He presented with cotton wool spots on fundus exam, which resolved and then recurred all while on t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Longmuir R,Lee AG,Rouleau J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of angle closure glaucoma requires an understanding of the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. Treatment is aimed at eliminating pupillary block and other causes of angle closure, re-opening the angle, and preventing further damage to the optic nerve by lowering intraocular pressure. Medical therapy pla...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Hoh ST,Aung T,Chew PT

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00