Ocular melanocytosis. A study to determine the prevalence rate of ocular melanocytosis.

abstract：PURPOSE:To identity anatomic risk factors involved in the onset of retinal complications causing decrease of visual acuity (VA) in the fellow eyes of highly myopic patients operated for retinal detachment with macular hole (RDMH). DESIGN:Cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:Ninety-eight patients (mean age, 51.5+/-8.0 years) wi...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ripandelli G,Coppé AM,Parisi V,Stirpe M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efforts have been made to develop noncorticosteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy. The goals of such therapy have been to eradicate the primary cause, prevent the initial tissue injury, moderate inflammatory response, and enhance tissue repair while minimizing and eliminating the undesirable aspects of the therapy. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Leopold IH,Murray D

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients with ocular toxoplasmosis are described whose only active site of inflammation was at the optic nervehead. These patients presented with severe papillitis, vitreous inflammation, and sector or nerve fiber bundle field defects. Because of the papillitis and the absence of other typical foci of retinitis to...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Folk JC,Lobes LA

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen healthy volunteers participated in a histamine challenge, dose response study of cimetidine (H2 antagonist)/pyrilamine (H1 antagonist) eyedrops. This was a randomized, double-masked, multiple-crossover trial, consisting of six visits spaced 48 hours apart. At each visit, subjects were pretreated with one of s...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Leon J,Charap A,Duzman E,Shen CD

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the characteristics of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) as measured with optical coherence tomography (OCT) at diagnosis and during the first year after the episode. DESIGN:Cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-seven patients diagnosed with NAION in our center between April 1, 2004...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Contreras I,Noval S,Rebolleda G,Muñoz-Negrete FJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyarteritis nodosa is a necrotizing vasculitis affecting medium and small-sized arteries throughout the body, including ocular tissues. Untreated polyarteritis nodosa carries a very poor prognosis. Treatment with steroids increases the 5-year survival to 48%, whereas addition of cytotoxic immunosuppressive...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Akova YA,Jabbur NS,Foster CS

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated involvement of the optic nerve with metastatic tumor is uncommon. A 19-year-old man had a midline cerebellar medulloblastoma; a gross total removal was performed. He received postoperative radiation therapy to the whole brain, posterior fossa, and craniospinal axis. A progressive optic neuropathy developed 28...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Garrity JA,Herman DC,Dinapoli RP,Waller RR,Campbell RJ

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the performance of frequency-doubling technology (FDT) perimetry in a population-based glaucoma prevalence survey. DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:Participants older than 40 years randomly selected from the population of Tajimi City. METHODS:Each participant underwen...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Iwase A,Tomidokoro A,Araie M,Shirato S,Shimizu H,Kitazawa Y,Tajimi Study Group.

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the influence of disc neovascularization on the outcome of vitreous surgery for tractional retinal detachment (TRD) after branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). DESIGN:The study design was a retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 patients who had undergo...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ikuno Y,Ikeda T,Sato Y,Tano Y

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the ability of the GDx Variable Corneal Compensation (VCC) Guided Progression Analysis (GPA) software for detecting glaucomatous progression. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:The study included 453 eyes from 252 individuals followed for an average of 46+/-14 months as part of the Di...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Alencar LM,Zangwill LM,Weinreb RN,Bowd C,Vizzeri G,Sample PA,Susanna R Jr,Medeiros FA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although allergic fungal sinusitis is a relatively common, noninvasive form of paranasal sinus mycosis, and despite frequent orbital involvement, there have been few reports of this condition in the ophthalmic literature. METHODS:Two cases of allergic fungal sinusitis having orbital symptoms are described. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Klapper SR,Lee AG,Patrinely JR,Stewart M,Alford EL

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitreous surgery techniques are useful in the management of selected retinal detachments with an otherwise poor prognosis. Vitrectomy methods can be used to remove intraocular opacities; cut vitreous sheets causing vitreo-retinal traction and separate epiretinal membranes covering or distorting the retina; provide a f...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Michels RG

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perimacular retinal folds have been reported in the shaken baby syndrome, but have not been described in adults with Terson syndrome. METHODS:The authors present two patients with perimacular retinal folds in adults with Terson syndrome. In one patient, electron microscopy was used to examine the membrane s...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Keithahn MA,Bennett SR,Cameron D,Mieler WF

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) techniques, perioperative challenges, management, and visual and refractive outcomes. DESIGN:Prospective, multicenter, consecutive case series. PARTICIPANTS:Sixty eyes of 56 patients with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratop...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Price MO,Giebel AW,Fairchild KM,Price FW Jr

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of glaucoma on functional vision and on vision-related (VR) and health-related (HR) quality of life (QoL) in children up to 16 years of age. DESIGN:Cross-sectional observational study. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred nineteen children 2 to 16 years of age (mean age, 9.4 years; standard deviati...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Dahlmann-Noor A,Tailor V,Bunce C,Abou-Rayyah Y,Adams G,Brookes J,Khaw PT,Papadopoulos M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A trabeculectomy is frequently combined with extracapsular cataract surgery to minimize the risks of further optic nerve damage associated with intraocular pressure (IOP) elevations after cataract surgery in eyes with glaucoma. Acute IOP elevations still occur after this combined surgery. The author evaluated t...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Robin AL

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors analyzed all the complications associates with the first 100 hydroxyapatite orbital implants performed by one surgeon, and compare scleral wrapping versus Dexon mesh (polyglycolic acid, Davis & Geck, Manati, Puerto Rico) wrapping in light of these complications. BACKGROUND:Prior studies have not in...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Oestreicher JH,Liu E,Berkowitz M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This is a pilot study to assess the use of autologous plasmin enzyme (APE) as an adjunct to vitreous surgery in eyes with advanced diabetic retinopathy. DESIGN:Prospective noncomparative interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:Seven patients with advanced diabetic retinopathy selected at random from our prac...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Williams JG,Trese MT,Williams GA,Hartzer MK

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient changes in the corneal endothelium were the earliest detectable response to low atmospheric oxygen in experimental animals. Similar changes have been reported after hard and soft contact lens wear. We describe widespread transient cell changes by wide-field specular microscopy in the normal corneal endotheli...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Khodadoust AA,Hirst LW

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To recognize discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) as a treatable cause of chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. DESIGN:Retrospective observational case series. PARTICIPANTS:Records of 5 patients with biopsy-proven DLE were reviewed. METHODS:Clinical and pathology records were examined. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Patients...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Acharya N,Pineda R 2nd,Uy HS,Foster CS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate selected functional and physical properties of 2 models of accommodative intraocular lenses (IOLs) compared with those of a standard monofocal IOL. DESIGN:Prospective randomized comparative trial. PARTICIPANTS:Subjects were divided into 3 groups. In group 1, 30 eyes (19 subjects) received 1CU IOL ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Marchini G,Mora P,Pedrotti E,Manzotti F,Aldigeri R,Gandolfi SA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the potential association between aspirin use and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN:Two prospective cohort studies within 2 controlled clinical trials of oral supplementation for age-related eye disease. PARTICIPANTS:Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) participants 55 ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Keenan TD,Wiley HE,Agrón E,Aronow ME,Christen WG,Clemons TE,Chew EY,Age-Related Eye Disease Study and Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Research Groups.

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the effect of contact lens wear on the mucosal defenses of the outer eye against infection. DESIGN:A case-controlled study of daily contact lens wearers in their initial 6 months of contact lens wear. PARTICIPANTS:Contact lens wearers (mean age, 23.1 years; 47 subjects) were compa...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： McClellan KA,Cripps AW,Clancy RL,Billson FA

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this report was to evaluate ocular and systemic outcomes after primary transpupillary thermotherapy for choroidal melanoma and to identify the limitations of this treatment method. DESIGN:Noncomparative interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:The participants included 256 patients with new...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Shields JA,Perez N,Singh AD,Cater J

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis by intravitreal injection of ganciclovir was evaluated in ten patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Patients were unable to tolerate systemic ganciclovir because of severe neutropenia (8 cases), catheter-induced sepsis (1 case), or the need to...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Cantrill HL,Henry K,Melroe NH,Knobloch WH,Ramsay RC,Balfour HH Jr

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-12β are associated with the susceptibility and severity of contact lens-related keratitis. DESIGN:Retrospective, case control study. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred twelve cases of keratitis and 225 controls were recru...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Carnt NA,Willcox MD,Hau S,Garthwaite LL,Evans VE,Radford CF,Dart JK,Chakrabarti S,Stapleton F

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess anatomical changes after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) and predictors of angle widening based on anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT) and angle opening based on gonioscopy in mainland Chinese primary angle closure suspects (PACS). DESIGN:Prospective observational study. PARTICIPANTS:454 subjects aged 50...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Xu BY,Friedman DS,Foster PJ,Jiang Y,Pardeshi AA,Jiang Y,Munoz B,Aung T,He M

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to describe a new technique for transscleral suturing of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PCIOLs) without intraocular knots. DESIGN:Retrospective noncomparative case series. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-four eyes underwent implantation of PCIOLs with this new technique. METHODS:Suture f...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Grigorian R,Chang J,Zarbin M,Del Priore L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the use of swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) for measuring the area and degree of peripheral anterior synechia (PAS) involvement in patients with angle-closure glaucoma. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:Twenty-three eyes with PAS (detected by indentation gonioscopy) fr...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lai I,Mak H,Lai G,Yu M,Lam DS,Leung CK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Several retrospective studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of sub-Tenon's anesthesia in ocular surgery. This is the first prospective randomized study comparing sub-Tenon's versus retrobulbar anesthesia for glaucoma surgery. METHODS:Thirty-nine patients undergoing both inpatient and day surgery tr...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Buys YM,Trope GE

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00