Who (what) pays toll for the development of herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK).

abstract：:Glaucoma drainage devices are more frequently being used for glaucoma filtering surgeries, even those at low risk for failure with trabeculectomy. There are 4 major devices available: the Molteno, Baerveldt, Krupin, and Ahmed. The Molteno and Baerveldt are non-valved implants, while the Krupin and Ahmed are valved. Th...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Patel S,Pasquale LR

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：: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：:The lacrimal drainage system consists of the lacrimal puncta, inferior and superior canaliculi, common canaliculus, lacrimal sac, and nasolacrimal duct. It is classically divided into upper and lower portions. Obstruction of the drainage system can be congenital or acquired, and may result in persistent epiphora and m...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dantas RR

更新日期：2010-05-01 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 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 retrospectively investigate the clinical characteristics of Moraxella keratitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of 17 patients with Moraxella keratitis. Onset age, sex, predisposing factors, initial clinical presentations, culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and managemen...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Tobimatsu Y,Inada N,Shoji J,Yamagami S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the ocular findings, systemic hematologic parameters, and treatment outcomes of patients with recurrent central retinal vein occlusions (CRVO). METHODS:A retrospective analysis of eyes that developed recurrent CRVO was performed. Key exclusion criteria were follow-up of less than six months after the...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Chhablani J,Stewart M,Paulose R,Gallego-Pinazo R,Dolz-Marco R

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

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：: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：PURPOSE:To identify the patterns of ocular injury and to determine ocular morbidity resulting from the use of firecrackers. METHODS:A prospective observational study of all patients presenting with ocular trauma consequent to fireworks usage in a tertiary eye care center in South India over a one-month period around t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Patel R,Mukherjee B

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate changes in retinal and choroidal thickness maps following uncomplicated phacoemulsification using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). METHODS:A prospective study was done on 66 eyes. EDI-OCT was performed preoperative, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperative meas...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Abdellatif MK,Ebeid WM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluating the ocular manifestation and fundus fluorescein angiography (FA) findings of patients with Behçet's disease as well as the relationship between visual acuity and angiographic findings. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of patients with Behçet's disease seen at the Farabi Eye Hospital. RESULTS:Fort...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bazvand F,Zarei M,Ebrahimiadib N,Karkhaneh R,Davoudi S,Soleimanzadeh M,Sharifian E,Roohipoor R,Modjtahedi BS

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：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive degenerative disease which leads to blindness, affecting the quality of life of millions of Americans. More than 1.75 million individuals in the United States are affected by the advanced form of AMD. The etiological pathway of AMD is not yet fully understood, bu...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Deangelis MM,Silveira AC,Carr EA,Kim IK

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Endothelial keratoplasty (EKP) has become increasingly popular in the treatment of corneal disease. However, the global shortage of human donor corneas limits clinical corneal transplantation. Genetically engineered (GE) pigs may provide an alternative source of corneas for EKP. The aim of this study was to eva...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Lee SE,Mehra R,Fujita M,Roh DS,Long C,Lee W,Funderburgh JL,Ayares DL,Cooper DK,Hara H

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

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：PURPOSE:To assess amniotic membrane retention after amniotic membrane transplant in bullous keratopathy patients and whether there were any corneal structural changes that may hinder further penetrating keratoplasty Methods: A retrospective study including 22 patients who have undergone amniotic membrane transplant fro...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Siu GDJ,Kam KW,Young AL

更新日期：2019-01-01 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 characterize anatomical dimensions of a disc notch using novel methods using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). PARTICIPANTS:All age- and severity-matched glaucoma patients with disc notch (defined as complete loss of neural rim with no residual rim between disc and cup) seen from 2014 t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Rao A,Kaza H,Padhy D,Das G,Sarangi S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Corneal neovascularization causes deterioration of visual acuity and increases surface irregularities. Various techniques have been employed to help control the progression of corneal neovascularization; bevacizumab is a medication that targets the specific pathway of corneal neovascularization. The Boston Ocular Surf...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Lim M,Jacobs DS,Rosenthal P,Carrasquillo KG

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the relationship between lens density using the Scheimpflug system and phacodynamics in nuclear cataracts as related to patient age. METHODS:In 262 eyes with nuclear cataracts, the objective lens density was determined by Pentacam Nucleus Staging (PNS) software while subjective grading was achieved...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Lim SA,Shin JY,Chung SH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is now widely acknowledged that vasculogenesis and immunogenic inflammation are intricately related in many tissues. However, less understood is to what extent blood (heme) angiogenesis (HA) and lymphangiogenesis (LG) are differentially regulated, and in turn contribute potentially to different aspects of adaptive ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dana MR

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the outcomes of patients with vitreomacular traction syndrome (VMT) treated with triamcinolone acetonid (TA) assisted 23-gauge (23-G) transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy. METHODS:Restrospective, case series. The medical charts of 13 eyes of 13 consecutive patients with VMT who underwent 23-gaug...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Toklu Y,Demirel S,Sarac O,Cakmak HB,Cagıl N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A seven-month-old male child was brought in for an eye test for poor vision and nystagmus noticed from four months of age. The child had delayed milestones of development and multiple (six times) episodes of unexplained lower respiratory tract infection (from two months of age) treated by pediatricians at different ce...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Padhi TR,Pattnaik S,Kesarwani S,Das T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00