Treatment of cystic macular lesions in hereditary retinal dystrophies.

abstract：:Several Greek and Byzantine sovereigns are known in history by nicknames that are of ophthalmologic origin; the sobriquets derive from characteristics of their eyes or their actions in relation to the eyes. The first was Antigonos I Monophthalmus (the One-eyed), who was the most eminent successor of Alexander the Grea...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Lascaratos J

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lamellar keratoplasty procedures have gained momentum in the field of corneal transplantation because of their inherent advantages over full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty. While penetrating keratoplasty is an open sky procedure fraught with sight-threatening intraoperative and postoperative complications, lamella...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Sharma N,Agarwal R,Jhanji V,Bhaskar S,Kamalakkannan P,Nischal KK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Through the efforts of Dr. Townley Paton, eye banks were founded in New York in the early 1940s. Since that time there has been steady growth in both the supply of and demand for donor material. A number of factors have contributed to the success of eye banks in the U.S.A., including improvements in eye banking techni...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Farge EJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old man experienced the sudden onset of a painless superior-temporal visual field defect of the left eye. Fundoscopy showed peripapillary pigmentary changes and a few nasal retinal white spots. Automated perimetry demonstrated an enlarged blind spot. The differential diagnosis of the various presumed inflamm...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Bhatti MT,Holt JL,Slavin M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) and pulsatile ocular blood flow (POBF) in low tension glaucoma (LTG) has been investigated. The POBF was measured using the Ocular Blood Flow system of Langham in undisturbed eyes and repeated at IOP increments of about 5 and 10 mmHg in 20 patien...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Quaranta L,Manni G,Donato F,Bucci MG

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is an autosomally inherited disorder that is associated with the accumulation of mineralized and fragmented elastic fibers in the skin, Bruch's membrane in the retina, and vessel walls. The ophthalmic and dermatologic expression of pseudoxanthoma elasticum and its vascular complications are he...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Hu X,Plomp AS,van Soest S,Wijnholds J,de Jong PT,Bergen AA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adjunctive therapy for the management of glaucoma is commonly used. Unfixed combinations of the prostaglandin analog latanoprost and other glaucoma medications have been demonstrated to effectively lower intraocular pressure (IOP). The range of reported additional reductions in IOP compared to a monotherapy baseline a...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Higginbotham EJ,Diestelhorst M,Pfeiffer N,Rouland JF,Alm A

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucomatous optic neuropathy implies loss of retinal ganglion cells, including their axons, and a major tissue remodeling, especially in the optic nerve head. Although increased intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucomatous optic neuropathy, there is little doubt that other factors such as ocular blood...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mozaffarieh M,Grieshaber MC,Orgül S,Flammer J

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：: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：:A 63-year-old man developed bilateral conjunctival injection and irritation followed by periocular discomfort and diplopia. Within weeks left proptosis and intermittent fever were noted. Orbital CT scan showed bilateral nodular enlargement of multiple extraocular muscles. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of the extraocul...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Slamovits TL,Burde RM

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optic disk imaging is integral to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with glaucoma. We discuss the various forms of imaging the optic nerve, including ophthalmoscopy, photography, and newer imaging modalities, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT), and scanning...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Spaeth GL,Reddy SC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paranasal sinus osteoma is a slow-growing, benign, encapsulated bony tumor that may be commonly asymptomatic, being detected incidentally in 1% of plain sinus radiographs or in 3% of sinus computerized tomographic scans. In a patient presenting with orbital cellulitis and epiphora, computed tomography disclosed a larg...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mansour AM,Salti H,Uwaydat S,Dakroub R,Bashshour Z

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:We report a patient with left eye positional transient visual obscurations, diplopia, a left afferent pupillary defect, and optic disk edema-all occurring during pregnancy. Noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging revealed an orbital mass encasing the optic nerve and extending through the superior orbital fissure into t...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Mokhtarzadeh A,Maltry A,McClelland C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a feared complication of all types of intraocular surgery. Although rare, it is typically associated with severe visual disability, and this has prompted efforts to better understand the pathogenesis of this condition, to identify the patients at risk for this event, and to improve treatme...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Chu TG,Green RL

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 74-year-old woman experienced chronic painless progressive binocular horizontal diplopia for 2 years. Initial examination showed a visual acuity of 20/20 OU. External and slit lamp examination was unremarkable. Orthoptic evaluation showed an incomitant esotropia, a small vertical strabismus, and a large degree of ex...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Gross AW,Vickers A,Lee AG,Chen JJ,Bhatti MT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphoma of the eyelid constitutes 5% of ocular adnexal lymphoma. In previously published cases, 56% of lymphomas of the eyelid are of B-cell origin and 44% are of T-cell origin. The most frequent B-cell lymphomas are extranodal marginal zone lymphoma (27 cases-14%) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (18 cases-9%). T-c...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Svendsen FH,Heegaard S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinitis pigmentosa is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders in which there is progressive loss of photoreceptor and pigment epithelial function. The prevalence of retinitis pigmentosa is between 1/3000 and 1/5000 making it one of the most common causes of visual impairment in all a...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Pagon RA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors, which are formulated as ophthalmic eyedrop preparations, have recently become commercially available for use by ophthalmologists in the United States to inhibit intraoperative miosis during cataract surgery and to prevent postoperative inflammation. In addition, they are available worldwide...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Flach AJ

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old extremely obese black woman presented with headaches, blurred vision, and visual obscurations. Her exam was notable for bilateral severe papilledema, retinal hemorrhages, and lethargy. Her CAT scan was normal, and a spinal tap revealed a very high opening pressure. Although this patient's presentation mi...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Wolin MJ,Brannon WL

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endophthalmitis is a serious complication of cataract surgery that occurs in thousands of patients each year. To decrease the incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis, many surgeons inject intracameral antibiotics (cefuroxime, moxifloxacin, and vancomycin) routinely at the end of surgery. A large number of recently ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Grzybowski A,Brona P,Zeman L,Stewart MW

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders of the orbit can secondarily involve the eye. Although nonspecific, changes which can be noted on funduscopic examination including abnormalities of the retina, choroid, and optic nerve, can be secondary to an underlying orbital process. Awareness of these findings and their association with orbital disease ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： De La Paz MA,Boniuk M

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a naturally occurring mitogen which, in its recombinant form, is under intensive investigation for therapeutic use. Receptor activation by EGF induces up-regulation of synthesis of specific proteins as well as proliferation and differentiation of the corneal epithelium, keratocytes, an...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Tripathi RC,Raja SC,Tripathi BJ

更新日期：1990-05-01 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：:The ocular posterior segment manifestations of AIDS may be divided into four categories: retinal vasculopathy, unusual malignancies, neuro-ophthalmologic abnormalities, and opportunistic infections. Microvasculopathy is the most common manifestation. Opportunistic infections, particularly cytomegalovirus retinitis and...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Vrabec TR

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this review is to present the current knowledge on specific growth factor involvement in posterior segment eye disease. Growth factors can be defined as multifunctional signals which modify cell growth or proliferation, alone or in concert, by binding to specific cell surface receptors. Their biological ef...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Wiedemann P

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old woman with acute optic neuritis is presented. Appropriate management and treatment of this case using the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial guidelines and an evaluation of the cost involved is discussed. ...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Sedwick LA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distinguishing the cause of itching, red eyelids is often difficult. Pruritic, inflamed eyelids can reflect various etiologies and are a common clinical presentation to the office of a dermatologist or ophthalmologist. In this article, five of the more common causes of eyelid dermatitis (atopic dermatitis, contact der...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Zug KA,Palay DA,Rock B

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few records detailing the techniques and tribulations of early American surgeons who dared venture into the treacherous recess of the human orbit. The authors present a recently discovered letter written by a young woman who in 1841 underwent an orbital operation performed by the prominent New York City surg...

journal_title：Survey of ophthalmology

authors： Khan JA,Albert DM

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00