Electron microscopic study of corneal epithelial-endothelial interactions in organ culture.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of routine glaucoma assessment and treatment under current eye care visit and treatment patterns and different levels of treatment effectiveness (from randomized trials). DESIGN:We compared the costs and benefits of routine glaucoma assessment and treatment comp...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Rein DB,Wittenborn JS,Lee PP,Wirth KE,Sorensen SW,Hoerger TJ,Saaddine JB

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the psychometric properties of a vision-targeted measure of health-related quality of life, the National Eye Institute-Refractive Error Quality of Life survey (NEI-RQL), which includes 13 scales designed to assess the impact of refractive error and its correction on day-to-day life. DESIGN:Cross-...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hays RD,Mangione CM,Ellwein L,Lindblad AS,Spritzer KL,McDonnell PJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the association between the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene polymorphism and the response to anti-VEGF treatment for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in highly myopic eyes. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 357 unrelated highly myopic Japanese patients ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Miyake M,Yamashiro K,Akagi-Kurashige Y,Kumagai K,Nakata I,Nakanishi H,Oishi A,Tsujikawa A,Yamada R,Matsuda F,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate two indices generated from measurements obtained from the Orbscan Corneal Topography System (CTS; Orbscan, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT) to distinguish contact lens-induced corneal thinning from keratoconus. The corneal thickness index (CTI) was used to compare central and peripheral corneal thicknesses...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Pflugfelder SC,Liu Z,Feuer W,Verm A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report an unusual case of Whipple's disease, including uveitis, seronegative spondylarthropathy, meningitis, and lymphadenopathy, associated with an Arthrobacter sp. infection. DESIGN:Interventional case report. PATIENT AND INTERVENTION:A 60-year-old white man presenting with severe chronic uveitis and s...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Bodaghi B,Dauga C,Cassoux N,Wechsler B,Merle-Beral H,Poveda JD,Piette JC,LeHoang P

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty were evaluated preoperatively for potential retinal acuity utilizing the Randwal Laser Interferometer and the Mentor Potential Acuity Meter. When compared with Snellen visual acuity during the early postoperative period (1-6 months), both instruments were us...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Steinert RF,Minkowski JS,Boruchoff SA

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients, all younger than 50 years of age, had a temporal cilioretinal artery occlusion associated with a nonischemic central retinal vein occlusion. On fluorescein angiography, the cilioretinal artery eventually filled in all but one eye. The cilioretinal artery showed pulsations on fluorescein angiography in fi...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Schatz H,Fong AC,McDonald HR,Johnson RN,Joffe L,Wilkinson CP,de Laey JJ,Yannuzzi LA,Wendel RT,Joondeph BC

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the association of the polymorphisms in 8-oxoguanine glycosylase-1 (OGG1), X-ray repair cross-complementing-1 (XRCC1), and AP endonuclease-1 (APE1) genes in the base excision repair pathway and xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group D (XPD) in the nucleotide excision repair pathway with the risk...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Zhang Y,Zhang L,Song Z,Sun DL,Liu HR,Fu SB,Liu DR,Liu P

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied prospectively the incidence of and risk factors for high altitude retinal hemorrhages among 14 members of the 1989 American Everest Expedition. All subjects had comprehensive eye examinations and fundus photography performed at sea level before the expedition and again at the Mt. Everest Base Camp ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Butler FK,Harris DJ Jr,Reynolds RD

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report details the presentation, workup, and treatment of the largest lacrimal duct cyst ever reported in the ophthalmic literature. Included in this report is the first computed tomographic (CT) image of this unusual lesion. Typical and atypical clinical features of this lacrimal sac cyst are emphasized. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hornblass A,Gross ND

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the change in intraocular pressure (IOP) in subjects with Graves' orbitopathy (GO) after orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and orbital radiation. DESIGN:Retrospective case review. METHODS:The charts of 172 consecutive subjects from the Neuro-ophthalmology Service at Wills Eye Hospital (...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Danesh-Meyer HV,Savino PJ,Deramo V,Sergott RC,Smith AF

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients had large recession of four horizontal recti at one procedure for treatment of nystagmus. Six patients had congenital motor nystagmus, two had oculocutaneous albinism, and two had optic nerve hypoplasia. Anomalous head posture with null point was also present in five patients. The rectus muscles were plac...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Helveston EM,Ellis FD,Plager DA

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze a phenomenon seen in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis undergoing systemic antiviral treatment: a persistent white border opacification on the edge of healed CMV retinitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The authors prospectively evaluated a populati...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Keefe KS,Freeman WR,Peterson TJ,Wiley CA,Crapotta J,Quiceno JI,Listhaus AD

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report intraoperative ultrasonography-guided positioning of iodine 125 (I(125)) plaques for brachytherapy of choroidal melanoma as a quality improvement measure. DESIGN:Retrospective, single-center, consecutive case-cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred fifty consecutive patients with choroidal melanoma. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Chang MY,Kamrava M,Demanes DJ,Leu M,Agazaryan N,Lamb J,Moral JN,Almanzor R,McCannel TA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the associations of serum amyloid A (SAA) protein and soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors 1 and 2 (sTNF-R1 and sTNF-R2) with diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Hispanics. DESIGN:Prospective, nonrandomized, cross-sectional, family-based observational cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 473 Hispa...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kuo JZ,Guo X,Klein R,Klein BE,Cui J,Rotter JI,Ipp E,Chen YD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of glaucoma and visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF) losses on psychosocial functioning (PF). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:We compared PF between 192 participants with bilateral glaucoma with VA or VF losses and 40 controls from a tertiary eye hospital clinic in Singa...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Chan EW,Chiang PP,Liao J,Rees G,Wong TY,Lam JS,Aung T,Lamoureux E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We encountered two clinically similar but genetically unrelated cases of a disorder characterized by an unusual white pupillary-iris-lens membrane with extension to a prominent Schwalbe's line, the membranes were vascularized and their appearance changed over time. In both cases the abnormality was unilateral. Anomalo...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Cibis GW,Waeltermann JM,Hurst E,Tripathi RC,Richardson W

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We studied the 3-year efficacy and safety results of a 4-year study evaluating fluocinolone acetonide (FA) intravitreal implants in eyes with persistent or recurrent diabetic macular edema (DME). DESIGN:Prospective, evaluator-masked, controlled, multicenter clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS:We included 196 eyes wi...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Pearson PA,Comstock TL,Ip M,Callanan D,Morse LS,Ashton P,Levy B,Mann ES,Eliott D

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogel keratophakia is a new form of lamellar refractive surgery which, in theory, can deal with almost all forms of refractive error. We examined the histopathological effects of several types of hydrogel materials on the cornea of non-human primates. With the exception of one type of hydrogel material, which was a...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Peiffer RL,Werblin TP,Fryczkowski AW

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the penetration of linezolid, a synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic, into the aqueous and vitreous humor after oral administration. DESIGN:Noncomparative interventional, prospective case series study, randomized into group 1 (dose, one 600-mg tablet) or group 2 (2 doses of 600 mg given 12 hours...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Fiscella RG,Lai WW,Buerk B,Khan M,Rodvold KA,Pulido JS,Labib S,Shapiro MJ,Blair NP

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial to test whether the Schocket shunt with a larger shunt reservoir surface area would provide a lower final intraocular pressure than the double-plate Molteno implant. However, the Molteno implant produced a statistically lower intraocular pressure at 6 m...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Wilson RP,Cantor L,Katz LJ,Schmidt CM,Steinmann WC,Allee S

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the prevalence of retinal detachment (RD) and results of prophylaxis against detachment from a giant retinal tear in a large cohort of patients with type 1 Stickler syndrome. DESIGN:Retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred four type 1 Stickler syndrome patients. METHOD:Pedigrees and individual...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ang A,Poulson AV,Goodburn SF,Richards AJ,Scott JD,Snead MP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specular microscopy was done on 65 long-term hard contact lens (CL) wearers and controls matched for age, sex, race, and refractive error. There was no difference in mean endothelial cell size between the two groups, although median cell area was slightly smaller in the CL group. Standard deviation and coefficient of ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Yamauchi K,Hirst LW,Enger C,Rosenfeld J,Vogelpohl W

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To quantify optic nerve head circulatory abnormalities in patients with unilateral nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) or optic neuritis (ON), and to assess the potential of such measurements to differentiate NAION from ON. DESIGN:Prospective, cross-sectional, observational study. PARTICIP...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Collignon-Robe NJ,Feke GT,Rizzo JF 3rd

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the characteristics of 376 eyes of 361 patients with primary retinal detachment (RD) and surgical aphakia (103 eyes) or pseudophakia (273 eyes). Of the pseudophakic eyes, 17 had an iris-fixated intraocular lens (IOL), 111 had an anterior chamber (AC) IOL, and 145 had a posterior chamber (PC) IOL. O...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Yoshida A,Ogasawara H,Jalkh AE,Sanders RJ,McMeel JW,Schepens CL

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate prospectively the efficacy of a single sub-Tenon's capsule injection of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) against panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)-induced macular thickening and visual disturbance in patients with severe diabetic retinopathy and good vision. DESIGN:Prospective, comparative, interventio...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Shimura M,Yasuda K,Shiono T

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe clinical characteristics, management, and complications of primary iris stromal cysts. DESIGN:A retrospective review. RESULTS:Seventeen consecutive patients with primary iris stromal cysts were found. Nine (52%) patients were diagnosed under age 10 years (range, 1 day-7 years), and eight (47%) p...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lois N,Shields CL,Shields JA,Mercado G,De Potter P

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify systemic factors associated with the development of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). DESIGN:Retrospective, case-control study. PARTICIPANTS AND CONTROLS:312 cases and 312 controls. RESULTS:By use of a multivariate analysis, the previously described risk factors, systemic steroid use (odds...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Haimovici R,Koh S,Gagnon DR,Lehrfeld T,Wellik S,Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Case-Control Study Group.

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients suffering a central retinal vein occlusion should be evaluated for conditions that promote and/or contribute to the formation of a thrombosis in the central retinal vein. These conditions include alterations of blood flow, altered viscosity of the blood, abnormalities of coagulation, and abnormalities of vess...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Gutman FA

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic central serous chorioretinopathy (ICSC) is typically described as a self-limited, unilateral disease that affects healthy, young adult males. The authors studied 13 patients (14 eyes) who had documented spontaneous resolution of symptomatic macular detachments. These patients were evaluated in a longitudina...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Levine R,Brucker AJ,Robinson F

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00