Unilateral Macular Star in a Case of Hypertension and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

abstract：:A seven-month-old male child was brought in for an eye test for poor vision and nystagmus noticed from four months of age. The child had delayed milestones of development and multiple (six times) episodes of unexplained lower respiratory tract infection (from two months of age) treated by pediatricians at different ce...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Padhi TR,Pattnaik S,Kesarwani S,Das T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many ocular diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, reflect damage to specific cells that are not normally repaired or replaced. Preliminary results of animal studies suggest that these degenerative diseases may be treatable by transplantation of healthy fetal cells. However, obtai...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Haruta M

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To report anterior segment features in unclassified anterior segment dysgenesis with overlapping features of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome and other developmental anomalies. METHODS:This retrospective study included those with atypical or overlapping features in one or both eyes, which were identified as unclassifi...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

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

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：: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：: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：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：:Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. Classically, clinicians have evaluated patients through a full ophthalmological examination including gonioscopy, measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP), and assessment of the optic nerve. New imaging modalities have further enhanced our ability ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kamat SS,Gregory MS,Pasquale LR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine what metrics might impact satisfaction survey responses. METHODS:A 37-question survey was administered to 249 participants. Responses were correlated to demographics, clinical factors, weather conditions, and examination timing. RESULTS:Sample consists of 55.4% female and 73.9% white, and mean ag...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Rahmatnejad K,Myers JS,Falls ME,Myers SR,Waisbourd M,Hark LA

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：: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：:The treatment paradigm in glaucoma classically starts with exhausting all medical therapy prior to proceeding with laser or incisional surgery, although laser-first and surgery-first strategies have been explored in randomized clinical trials. Although glaucoma drops are proven to work well to lower intraocular pressu...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Joseph A,Pasquale LR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome is a bilateral, chronic, diffuse granulomatous panuveitis associated with poliosis, vitiligo, and central nervous system and auditory signs. Increasing reports have been published to describe the clinical features of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome. These manifestations are variable. This a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Pan D,Hirose T

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:A wide variety of infectious agents are known to cause optic neuropathy. This article will consider the bacteria, spirochetes, fungi, and viruses that most commonly affect the optic nerve. Clinical presentation is variable, but some pathogens often produce a characteristic funduscopic pattern. Diagnosis is usually mad...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Golnik KC

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:Retinopathy of prematurity is marked by the proliferative vascularization of the retina in preterm babies. An understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of ROP provides the basis for identifying novel therapeutic targets for treatment. Using the mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy, the roles of the hypoxia indu...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Heidary G,Vanderveen D,Smith LE

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current ultra-wide field (UWF) retinal imaging systems utilize scanning laser ophthalmoscope technology combined with an ellipsoidal mirror to capture up to 200 degrees of the retina in a single image. When compared with mydriatic ETDRS-protocol, 7 standard field photographs and clinical examination, nonmydriatic UWF ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Soliman AZ,Silva PS,Aiello LP,Sun JK

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To report the ocular findings, systemic hematologic parameters, and treatment outcomes of patients with recurrent central retinal vein occlusions (CRVO). METHODS:A retrospective analysis of eyes that developed recurrent CRVO was performed. Key exclusion criteria were follow-up of less than six months after the...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Chhablani J,Stewart M,Paulose R,Gallego-Pinazo R,Dolz-Marco R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to report a case in which a double hemispheric retinal vein occlusion (HSRVO) occurred in the same eye, involving firstly the superior half and later the inferior half of the retina. A 63-year-old woman with ill-controlled hypertension had been diagnosed with central retinal vein occlusi...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Battaglia Parodi M,Iacono P,Ravalico G

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：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：:The onset of post-operative corneal melting and necrotizing scleritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and collagen vascular disease who undergo cataract surgery can have devastating ocular and systemic consequences. Even though ocular surface factors such as sicca and surgical trauma are among the important vari...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Perez VL,Azar DT,Foster CS

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious complications of chronic diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of blindness in working-age populations. Large, randomized studies have demonstrated the benefits of systemic and ocular therapy in the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. The process of an...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gardlik R,Fusekova I

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：: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：PURPOSE:To evaluate vision-related quality of life in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). DESIGN:Prospective, cross-sectional study. METHODS:The interviewer-administered National Eye Institute visual function questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25) was used in 30 adult consecutive patients with chronic ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Türkcü FM,Şahin A,Bez Y,Yüksel H,Cinar Y,Kürşat Cingü A,Çaça İ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle moving at high speed. Upon initial assessment, the patient scored a 3T on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The patient suffered multiple facial and sinus fractures, a right orbital wall fracture, and a depressed open frontal skull fracture with visible brain parenchym...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Marriott E,Jay WM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00