Anatomic and functional outcome of triamcinolone-assisted 23-gauge vitrectomy in vitreomacular traction syndrome.

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and compare it with that of healthy controls. Additionally, our study aims to investigate the possible risk factors for poor quality of life in AMD patients. METHODS:Participants in the study w...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Chatziralli I,Mitropoulos P,Parikakis E,Niakas D,Labiris G

更新日期：2017-01-01 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

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：: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：: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：: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：: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 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：: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：:The optical coherence tomograph is a new, noninvasive technical device that can obtain cross-sectional, high-resolution images-optical coherence tomographs (OCT)-of the retina. This instrument permits an accurate evaluation of various macular and chorioretinal pathologies and the early detection of glaucomatous damage...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ripandelli G,Coppé AM,Capaldo A,Stirpe M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current management of acute post-operative endophthalmitis relies on microbial confirmation, intravitreal antibiotics, and vitrectomy. The endophthalmitis vitrectomy study (EVS) demonstrated that systemic antibiotics are not necessary in post-cataract/secondary intraocular lens (IOL) acute bacterial endophthalmiti...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Das T,Sharma S,Hyderabad Endophthalmitis Research Group.

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macular hole formation is a rare complication of cataract extraction. Although the exact etiology is unclear, macular holes can be classified into pre-existing holes that may not have been visible prior to cataract surgery, early stage macular holes that progressed to a more advanced stage, symptomatic holes following...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ameli N,Lashkari K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a unique case of a 33-year-old woman using paroxetine who presented with acute unilateral visual loss due to chronic angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 33-year-old women who had been under paroxetine treatment for the past four months presented at the emergency room due to a sud...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sierra-Rodriguez MA,Saenz-Frances F,Santos-Bueso E,Garcia-Feijoo J,Gonzelez-Romero JC

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：: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:To describe a case of hypertension and retinitis pigmentosa presenting with a unilateral macular star. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 17-year-old female with chronic kidney disease and hypertension presented with a mild blurring of vision in the left eye. There was a history of night blindness. Both eyes had ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Chawla R,Tripathy K,Chaudhary S,Phuljhele S,Venkatesh P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrospective analysis of epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm who reported to the oculoplasty clinic of a tertiary eye care center in north India between January 2010 and April 2015 was carried out. Dry eye, as well as all the loca...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Raj A,Arya SK,Deswal J,Bamotra RK

更新日期：2017-01-01 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 report the infrequent complications, including antielevation and adherence syndrome, after a unilateral and bilateral inferior oblique (IO) recession procedure and to discuss the possible causes. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients on whom unilateral or bilateral IO weakening sur...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Niyaz L,Yücel OE,Gul A

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:We describe a report of a child with a horner's syndrome and sixth nerve paresis secondary to a petrous internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm. Management of this condition involved coiling of the aneurysm and the use of botulinum toxin to manage his strabismus and associated symptoms. ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Mangat SS,Nayak H,Chandna A

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We would like to describe a case report of posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) misdiagnosed as arteritic PION with presumed GCA which leads to missing the correct diagnosis with fatal outcome. METHODS:The clinical course of a single patient will be described including presentation, testing,diagnosis a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Samy H,Chronister D

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：: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：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly, and the advent of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents (VEGF) has revolutionized treatment for neovascular AMD. Two of the most popular anti-VEGF agents, ranibizumab (Lucentis; Genentech/Roche) and bevacizumab (Avastin; ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Moreno TA,Kim SJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal topography plays an important role in laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Preoperative screening permits the detection of keratoconus and other corneal shape anomalies that may be a contraindication for refractive surgery. Monitoring the progress of the surgical outcome with topography is helpful to detect p...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Oshika T,Klyce SD

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：: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 evaluate detailed corneal parameters of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, and to assess associations between anterior segment values and other clinical variables.Methods: This prospective cross-sectional case-control study at a t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Czompa L,Barta Z,Ziad H,Nemeth G,Rentka A,Aszalos Z,Zold E,Gesztelyi R,Zsuga J,Szodoray P,Kemeny-Beke A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00