Corneal incision architecture after IOL implantation with three different injectors: an environmental scanning electron microscopy study.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To study the observer-related variability of optic nerve head (ONH) measurements using confocal laser scanning tomography (HRT I) in a screening setting. METHODS:Six experienced glaucoma specialists independently evaluated 50 ONH topographies from 25 adults using HRT software ver. 2.01 in a masked fash...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Hermann MM,Garway-Heath DF,Jonescu-Cuypers CP,Burk RO,Jonas JB,Mardin CY,Funk J,Diestelhorst M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We constructed a contact lens with an integrated pressure-sensing device. It is housed in a container with three force-sensing elements, each 120 degrees apart, enabling measurement of the appositional force, i.e., the force with which the instrument is held against the eye. In part 1 of the study, the lens' precision...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Dekker PW,Robert YC,Kanngiesser H,Pirani P,Entenmann B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of transient ectropion associated with corneal ulcer. The corneal ulcer responded well to treatment with fortified gentamicin and cefazolin. As the corneal ulcer healed, the eyelid simultaneously returned to its original position. We suggest that in the presence of involutional eyelid changes, even a ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Maden A,Söylev MF,Ozkan SB

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis, ten each from normal conjunctival sacs, corneal ulcer cases and from those who developed postoperative endophthalmitis, were examined for their dermonecrotic and haemolytic activities. Dermonecrosis was studied on rabbit skin whereas haemolysis was determined against sheep...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mahajan VM,Reddy TN,Agarwal LP

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appearance of a hypopyon is an extremely uncommon finding in acute angle-closure glaucoma and only a few cases have been previously reported in the literature. We report a fifty-year-old female who, following a recent bereavement, presented with classical features of acute angle-closure glaucoma and a hypopyon. Th...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Au Eong KG,Chua EC,Yip CC,Tun Y,Lim AS

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of retinal pigment epithelial tear following intravitreal ranibizumab injection for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization. METHODS:Retrospective single case review. RESULTS:A 78-year-old Caucasian female was treated with intravitreal ranibizumab for occult subfoveal choroidal neovascularizat...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Apte RS

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1990 until October 1992, 103 Zimbabwean patients underwent intracapsular cataract extraction by a general medical doctor. Of the first 100 patients operated upon, 50 were traced of which 37 could be assessed adequately. Operative complications and visual acuities after three months show that this is an ef...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Killestein J,Hillegers M,van der Windt C,Stilma JS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveitis is a complex intraocular inflammatory disease resulting from several aetiological entities that are linked to geographical, genetic and socioeconomic variables. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the distribution patterns of uveitis as seen in a nationwide referral centre at a community ho...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Cimino L,Aldigeri R,Salvarani C,Zotti CA,Boiardi L,Parmeggiani M,Casali B,Cappuccini L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We carried out a study by in-vivo confocal microscopy to investigate the appearance of iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome, and discuss its diagnostic potential. METHODS:Twelve patients, each with unilateral ICE syndrome, had both their eyes examined by in-vivo confocal microscopy. The images were recor...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Le QH,Sun XH,Xu JJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the efficacy and safety of sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation combined with narrow-strip conjunctival autograft and to investigate the clinical outcomes. Thirty eyes of 30 patients with primary pterygia were treated in this institutional study with excision followed by sutureless amniotic membrane t...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Taylan Sekeroglu H,Erdem E,Dogan NC,Yagmur M,Ersoz R,Dogan A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) lying above the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in a 60-year-old Caucasian female. PCV lesions are typically located beneath the RPE layer. However, they may rarely lie above the level of the RPE due to a discontinuity in the RPE and Bruch's membra...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sia DI,Ebneter A,Sinkar S,Gilhotra J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe and evaluate the value of nutritional supplements in the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through a review of the current literature. METHODS:An extensive literature search was performed, and key research articles exploring AREDS and AREDS-2 formulations, genetics, omega fatty a...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mukhtar S,Ambati BK

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published data on growth rates of uveal melanomas and effects of treatment modalities raise important considerations. Dissemination from uveal melanomas starts after the tumour is larger than 7 mm diameter; growth from 7 to 10 mm diameter increases the risk of metastases incrementally to approximately 16%. Estimations...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Manschot WA,Lee WR,van Strik R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aims to evaluate changes in neopterin levels and tryptophan degradation which are induced by Th1-type immune response and nitric oxide metabolism which may be involved in allergic inflammation. METHODS:Serum nitrite, kynurenine, tryptophan and neopterin levels were evaluated in 36 patients with seaso...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Cinici E,Palabiyik SS,Sipahi H,Baydar T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Coagulase-negative staphylococci have been reported to be the most frequent cause of bacterial postoperative endophthalmitis. Biofilm formation is the major virulence factor of Staphylococcus epidermidis and is often associated with methicillin resistance. This study aims at evaluating the presence of biofilm-p...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Fariña N,Samudio M,Carpinelli L,Nentwich MM,de Kaspar HM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety indexes and efficacy of Artisan phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for the correction of high myopia. METHODS:Retrospective interventional case series reports. Thirty-one eyes (22 patients) with myopia from -5.25 to -19.00 diopters underwent implantation of an Artisan phakic IOL. Follow-up...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Lifshitz T,Levy J,Aizenman I,Klemperer I,Levinger S

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to evaluate the visual prognosis and postoperative course in advanced glaucoma patients who underwent trabeculectomy. The records of 30 patients with advanced visual field (VF) defects undergoing trabeculectomy were retrospectively reviewed. Severe VF defects were defined as those with a...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Baser EF,Seymenoglu G,Mayali H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reviewed their experience with 429 cases of orbital exenteration between 1963 and 1993. Apart from the 22 cases operated in concert with other physicians, 407 cases were operated by an ophthalmologist and spontaneous granulation technique was used. Total or eyelid-sacrificing exenteration was carried out f...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Günalp I,Gündüz K,Dürük K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with choroidal detachment (RRDCD) refers to the detachment of the ciliary body and choroid from the sclera along with retinal detachment. The recovery of visual function is often far worse after surgical treatment of RRDCD than following anatomical reduction for c...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Xu C,Wu J,Feng C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the efficacy of 25-ga pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and 25-ga PPV combined with phacoemulsification surgery for managing ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma. The medical records of 11 eyes, in nine consecutive patients with malignant glaucoma were retrospectively reviewed to determine the efficacy of 25-ga PP...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Meng L,Wei W,Li Y,Hui X,Han X,Shi X

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bietti crystalline corneoretinal dystrophy (BCD, MIM 210370) is a type of hereditary retinal disorder which commonly occurs in China. It is known that mutations in the CYP4V2 gene result in BCD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the case of a Chinese family and characterize the polymorphisms of the CYP4V2 g...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Song Y,Mo G,Yin G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strabismus is a well recognized complication of retrobulbar anesthesia for cataract surgery. This may manifest as either paresis or sometimes contracture (overaction) in the late stage. Management of the patient is tailored to the individual case. Herein, we report a patient with inferior rectus paresis and medial rec...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Muralidhar R,Vijayalakshmi P,Gunda AK

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Growth factors are considered as key molecules that participating in fibrosis formation. This research aimed to clarify potential effects of p53 on regulation of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and fibrosis formation and investigate the associated mechanisms. METHODS:Vimentin was examined to identify huma...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Li N,Zhang R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To report a case of bilateral granulomatous post-streptococcal syndrome uveitis in association with reactive arthritis as manifestation of post-streptococcal syndrome. To our knowledge, this could represent the first reported case in the literature. A 9-year-old girl, with no past ocular history, presented with a 5-da...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Abderrahim K,Chebil A,Falfoul Y,Bouladi M,El Matri L

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the epidemiology and prevalence, rates of progression, difference between adult and pediatric populations, and therapeutic approaches to pediatric keratoconus from documented literature. METHODS:A literature search was done on PubMed using key words including pediatric keratoconus, children with ke...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mukhtar S,Ambati BK

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole, letrozole) and selective estrogen receptor modulators (tamoxifen) are widely used as adjuvant hormonal therapy in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. We aimed to evaluate the effects of oral adjuvant hormonotherapy on tear functions in patients with breast canc...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Bicer T,Imamoglu GI,Dogan AS,Avarisli NA,Kabatas N,Bicer BK,Gurdal C

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the relationship between the seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC), eotaxin-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and the topographical findings in the keratoconus patients. METHODS:Thirty-four eyes of patients without SAC (Group 1), 34 eyes of patients with SAC (Group 2), and 20 eyes of control s...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mutlu M,Sarac O,Cağıl N,Avcıoğlu G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN) syndrome. Furthermore, we aimed to correlate the number and location of retinal aneurysms with the size of retinal non-perfusion area and neovascularization. METHODS:Six patients with IRVAN ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Liu XC,Zhang MN,Chen B,Li Y,Huang HB

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the long-term results of therapeutic keratoplasty for microbial keratitis in moderate to advanced phases. METHODS:The medical records of 44 patients who underwent therapeutic keratoplasty for microbial keratitis at the ophthalmology clinic of a training and research hospital between June 2012 and Ma...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Kasım B,Koçluk Y

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a patient with an overhanging bleb several years following trabeculectomy surgery with mitomycin C. ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Kapoor KG,Syed MF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00