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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：:Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. Classically, clinicians have evaluated patients through a full ophthalmological examination including gonioscopy, measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP), and assessment of the optic nerve. New imaging modalities have further enhanced our ability ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kamat SS,Gregory MS,Pasquale LR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the characteristics of macular edema (ME) before and after radial optic neurotomy (RON) detected by optical coherence tomography (OCT), in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). DESIGN:Interventional case series. METHODS:Five eyes of 5 patients affected by CRVO underwent RON. Complet...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Patelli F,Radice P,Zumbo G,Fasolino G,Marchi S

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：: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 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：:Intraocular gas tamponades are an important part of vitreoretinal surgery and have become a standard of care. The use of intraocular gas began in 1911. Modem use of intraocular gases as a surgical adjunct is continuously broadening. Today, sulfur hexafluoride and perfluoropropane are increasingly being used as intraoc...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Cekic O,Ohji M

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to measure peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in children with thalassemia major (tha-major), children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and children in a healthy control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 47 children with tha-major and 22 children with IDA were selected fr...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Aksoy A,Aslan L,Aslankurt M,Eser O,Garipardic M,Okumus S,Kaya G

更新日期：2014-01-01 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: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：: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：: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：:Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) is a type of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). It is the most common neoplastic masquerade syndrome involving the eye. Its protean ocular manifestations, plus in many cases the initial positive response to corticosteroid therapy for presumed uveitis, delay accurate di...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Choi JY,Kafkala C,Foster CS

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is a common form of open-angle glaucoma that can lead to significant visual morbidity. There has been considerable debate as to whether NTG fits within the spectrum of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The relative roles of intraocular pressure and pressure-independent factors in this d...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Mudumbai RC

更新日期：2013-05-01 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 investigate thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and choroid thickness in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG) compared to healthy volunteers. METHODS:This cross-sectional, prospective study included 43 patients with PXG, 45 patients with PEX syndr...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Demircan S,Yılmaz U,Küçük E,Ulusoy MD,Ataş M,Gülhan A,Zararsız G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Treatment is still largely targeted at lowering intraocular pressure. Intraocular pressures can be lowered through a variety of topical medications, lasers and incisional surgeries. There are currently several classes of topical medications availa...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Jiang Y,Ondeck C

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the use of photoscreening for preschool vision screening in several diverse locations throughout the world. METHODS:The MTI photo screener was used to screen pre-verbal children; photographs were interpreted using standard criteria. RESULTS:The Tennessee vision screening program remains successful...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Donahue SP,Lorenz S,Johnson T

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate the clinical characteristics of perifoveal exudative vascular anomalous complex (PEVAC) in Korean patients. Methods: This retrospective study included 8 eyes (8 patients) diagnosed with PEVAC. Demographic characteristics of the patients, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), f...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kim JH,Kim JW,Kim CG,Lee DW

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Results on refractive keratectomy of the treatment of young patients with purely refractive accommodative esotropia. AIMS:Evaluating the results of refractive keratectomy (PRK) on the treatment of young patients with purely refractive accommodative esotropia. METHODS AND MATERIAL:This prospective study compri...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Rossi S,Testa F,Santamaria C,Orrico A,Attanasio M,Simonelli F,De Rosa G

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：: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: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: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:To assess changes in lymphatic vessels, collagen, and elastic fiber structure in excised tissues with dermatochalasis (DC). METHODS:In this prospective histopathological study, 70 upper eyelid skins of 35 patients operated on for dermatochalasis were compared with 10 eyelid skins of 10 patients operated on for...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Karnaz A,Katircioglu YA,Ozdemir ES,Celebli P,Hucumenoglu S,Ornek F

更新日期：2018-01-01 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 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 evaluate refractive errors in patients with migraine headache and to compare with healthy subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective case-control study includes patients with migraine and age- and sex-matched healthy subjects. Clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients were noted. Detail...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gunes A,Demirci S,Tok L,Tok O,Koyuncuoglu H,Yurekli VA

更新日期：2016-01-01 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