Severe corneal vascularization after intacs implantation and rigid contact lens use for the treatment of keratoconus.

abstract：:We present a case of retinopathy found incidentally in an asymptomatic patient receiving treatment with interferon beta 1a for multiple sclerosis. She was found to have peripheral dot and blot hemorrhages with no cotton wool spots. It is possible that interferon beta 1a retinopathy is more common than previously repor...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bakri SJ,Swanson JW

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of early bicanalicular silicone intubation in the treatment of acute purulent dacryocystitis. METHODS:This prospective interventional case series focused on acute purulent dacryocystitis from February 2010 to March 2014. Of the 21 cases, 16 cases were treated at t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Wu W,Li Z,Yan D,Lin Y,Xu N

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral multi-factorial disease. The pathogenesis of this disease is not obviously determined, but the role of various inflammatory cytokines has been specified. This study has provided a comparison between the level of interleukin-17 (IL17) in the serum and tears o...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Validad MH,Khazaei HA,Pishjoo M,Safdari Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a novel plasminogen gene mutation and detection of anti-plasminogen antibodies in a patient with ligneous conjunctivitis successfully treated with 60% fresh frozen plasma (FFP). METHODS:Retrospective data collected on a 45-year-old Caucasian female presenting with unilateral chronic membranous lesion...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Tu Y,Gonzalez-Gronow M,Kolomeyer AM,Cohen A,Pruzon J,Milman T,Chu DS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Investigating the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), macular and ganglion cell complex thickness in eyes of migraine patients using optical coherence tomography. METHODS:The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. 50 patients with migraine (30 patients with aura and 20 patients without aura) a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yülek F,Dirik EB,Eren Y,Simavlı H,Uğurlu N,Çağıl N,Şimşek Ş

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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：: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：:Congenital grouped albinotic retinal pigment epithelial spots (CGARPES) is a rare retinal pigment epithelium disease with multiple, white spots, generally involving the peripheral retina, with variable angiographic pattern. A 46-year-old male affected by CGARPES underwent fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Battaglia Parodi M,Iacono P

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：: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：: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：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical features of patients with Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) and evaluate the outcomes of surgical approaches based on the characteristics of each patient. METHODS:The records of 38 Caucasian subjects with DRS were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were classified as type I, II, or I...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gunduz A,Ozsoy E,Ulucan PB

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Autosomal dominant hereditary optic atrophy (ADOA), also known as Kjer's syndrome, is a common hereditary cause of progressive bilateral vision loss. Recent advancements in the understanding of the genetics of this condition have revealed that a single gene may account for a large portion of the clinical manifestation...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Skidd PM,Lessell S,Cestari DM

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：: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：: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：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：: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：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：: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：:Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a congenital retinal dystrophy that was first described almost 150 years ago. LCA still remains an important cause of blindness with about 20% of children in schools for the blind being affected by it. LCA has genetic heterogeneity and the study of this disease is elucidating the ge...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ahmed E,Loewenstein J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary ectopia lentis or lens subluxation can occur with and without systemic associations. Significant overlap can be found in the genetic mutations and pathogenesis of subluxated lenses in their isolated forms as well as with associated syndromes. Gene mutations have been identified for lens subluxation associat...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sadiq MA,Vanderveen D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes the advantages of Small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), including improved patient intraoperative experience, improved postoperative ocular surface, low incidence of regression, low re-treatment rates, and advantageous biomechanical corneal stability. Visual and refractive outcomes are si...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ahmed AA,Hatch KM

更新日期：2020-05-18 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：: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：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of legal blindness in the developed countries in people older than 50 years of age. AMD complicated by choroidal neovascular membranes (CNV) accounts for 12% of AMD, but for 88% of legal blindness cases. Because of the progressive aging of the population, it is ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Donati G,Kapetanios AD,Pournaras CJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00