Clinical update on normal tension glaucoma.

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：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized that the ongoing neurotrophic effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) might be detected in the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) using optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS:This study was conducted using a prospective design. The RNFL thickness alterations of 18 psychiatric patients ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ucar D,Yıldız N,Hepokur M,Baltu F,Guliyev E,Emul M,Sarıcı AM

更新日期：2018-01-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE:Amblyopia is a leading cause of low vision and warrants timely management during childhood. We performed a literature review of the management of amblyopia and potential risk factors for amblyopia. METHODS:Literature review of the management of amblyopia and risk factors for amblyopia. RESULTS:Common amblyopi...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Koo EB,Gilbert AL,VanderVeen DK

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To evaluate the difference in ellipsoid zone and external limiting membrane (EZ/ELM) restoration after vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in diabetic macular oedema with vitreomacular interface abnormalities (VMA DME) patients using 3 different dyes.Methods: Patients with type 2 diabetes...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Samy El Gendy NM

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：: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：:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) parameters in diabetic retinopathy (DR) using an updated software with 3D projection artifact removal. Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, 192 eyes of 111 patients with diabetes mellit...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ragkousis A,Kozobolis V,Kabanarou S,Bontzos G,Mangouritsas G,Heliopoulos I,Chatziralli I

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of a modified double extra sharp chopper for removal of hard cataracts. DESIGN:Prospective non-comparative interventional clinical study. PARTICIPANTS:Forty eyes from 25 patients with hard mature cataract grades 3-4. METHODS:The pre-modified Koch chopper was sharpened unde...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Simanjuntak GW,Tan JF,Mailangkay HH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is characterized by an ascending muscle paralysis with progressive loss of muscle stretch reflexes. Annually, approximately 2.4 cases per 100,000 population of GBS are reported. Variant forms do exist. These include the Fisher syndrome, GBS with ophthalmoplegia, Bickerstaff's brainstem en...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Chaudhry F,Gee KE,Vaphiades MS,Biller J,Jay W

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：:Purposes: To evaluate the accuracy of Ophtha Top and consistency between Ophtha Top and IOLMaster 500 in intraocular lens refractive power calculation among cataract patients with normal and long axial lengths. Methods: This study included cataract patients scheduled for phacoemulsification and IOL implantation surger...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yu S,Lu CZ,Zhao Y,Song H

更新日期：2021-01-17 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：:The management of a patient with a suspected posterior communicating artery aneurysm is discussed with emphasis on neuroimaging including magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), computed tomography angiography (CTA) and intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography (DSA). This paper underscores the advantages and disad...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Vaphiades MS,Cure J,Kline L

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:Laser photocoagulation of the entire area of the neovascular lesion is the only proven treatment for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration with a poor natural history. However, there are some limiting factors such as patient eligibility, a significant decline in visual ac...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Shiraga F,Takasu I,Shiragami C

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To compare the success rates and safety of transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) for the treatment of refractory glaucoma using the slow coagulation technique and the conventional technique. Methods: A retrospective, interventional case series of 44 patients (44 eyes) who underwent TSCPC using the slow c...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Fong YYY,Wong BKT,Li FCH,Young AL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the cause of IIH remains obscure, it has become clear that loss of visual function is common and patients may progress to blindness. Diagnosis should adhere to the modified Dandy criteria. Recent case-control studies cast doubt on the validity of many frequently cited conditions associated with IIH. Valid ass...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Wall M

更新日期：1995-09-01 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：: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：: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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of scleral-fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses (SFIOL) in pediatric and adult patients. METHODS:We carried out a retrospective analysis of 129 eyes of 120 patients (adult group, n = 96; pediatric group, n = 24) who underwent SFIOL implantation. Outcome measures were indications...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Burcu A,Yalniz-Akkaya Z,Abay I,Acar MA,Ornek F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the ability of ultra wide-field fundus imaging to document the response to treatment of a choroidal metastatic lesion from primary breast carcinoma. DESIGN:Observational case report. METHODS:A 45 year old female with a history of metastatic breast cancer and progressive vision loss in the right...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Coffee RE,Jain A,McCannel TA

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) is a type of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). It is the most common neoplastic masquerade syndrome involving the eye. Its protean ocular manifestations, plus in many cases the initial positive response to corticosteroid therapy for presumed uveitis, delay accurate di...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Choi JY,Kafkala C,Foster CS

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) has been suggested as a putative treatment for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This prospective study comprised 66 consecutive patients referred for exudative AMD with predominantly occult subfoveal CNV. Based on fluorescein angiography, ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Algvere PV,Libert C,Seregard S

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe utilization trends of an ophthalmology-specific emergency department (ED). METHODS:Prospective cohort study of new patients presenting in the ophthalmology ED for at least a 30-day period in the spring of each year for five consecutive years (2010-14) at a university referral center. A data form,...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sridhar J,Isom RF,Schiffman JC,Ajuria L,Huang LC,Gologorsky D,Banta JT

更新日期：2018-01-01 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