The global burden of trachomatous visual impairment: II. Assessing burden.

abstract：PURPOSE:Primary ocular adnexal lymphomas are cured by radiotherapy; however, complications are frequent and relapses may occur. In this case, we aimed to report the efficacy and safety of extended systemic rituximab (anti-CD 20 monoclonal antibody) therapy of conjunctival mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lympho...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Celiker H,Toker E,Kaygusuz Atagunduz I

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to compare a portable spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) device with a non-portable SD-OCT for the identification of anterior chamber angle parameters based on location of Schwalbe's line (SL) and to measure their reproducibility. 99 eyes from 46 normal, healthy participants...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Akil H,Marion K,Dastiridou A,Jenkins D,Kramer B,Francis BA,Chopra V

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case illustrating a new technique of using intraoperative optical coherence tomography (IOCT) for foreign body removal from the limbus and cornea. In this case, fragments of a fish hook in the temporal limbus and cornea were identified on the OCT. The residual pieces were then removed, assisted by high-r...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Bondalapati S,Ambati B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our aim was to summarize key aspects of the pathomechanism and the ocular involvements of rheumatic and systemic autoimmune diseases. METHODS:Apart from a paper in French (Morax V, Ann Oculist 109:368-370, 1893), all papers referred to in this article were published in English. All the materials were peer-revi...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Kemeny-Beke A,Szodoray P

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and peripapillary vascular density (VD) changes in the pediatric group with optic disk drusen (ODD). METHODS:Sixty eyes of 30 patients with buried ODD referred by the pediatric or neurology physicians to ophthalmology clinic with a preliminary diagnosis of pa...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Türker IÇ,Doğan CU,Uzun SÜ,Güven D

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Current theories for macular hole formation implicate antero-posterior and tractional forces at the vitreofoveal interface. It is thought that localized perifoveal defects enlarge from centrifugal forces acting about the axis of ocular rotation. If this is true, eyes with longer axial lengths should have an increased ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Singh AJ,Muqit MM,Woon WH

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma-associated retinopathy is a paraneoplastic retinopathy associated mostly with cutaneous melanoma. In most cases it presents months to years after diagnosis of primary cutaneous melanoma was made or after recurrence. We describe a 55-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms of decreased vision and pho...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Rappoport D,Leiba H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute and invasive fungal infections are usually seen in immunocompromised and debilitated patients. We report a young immunocompetent 28-year-old Indian male who presented with unilateral endogenous endophthalmitis in the left eye and was managed with pars plana vitreous surgery. The polymerase chain reaction from th...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Gupta P,Sachdev N,Kaur J,Dey P,Gupta V,Gupta A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the characteristics of dynamic visual acuity (DVA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) in pseudophakic patients with posterior capsular opacification (PCO). METHODS:Fifty-four eyes (36 patients) with PCO planned for laser capsulotomy were recruited. They underwent examinations of static visual acuity ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Liu Z,Hou Z,Ge S,Pang H,Wang W

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of orbital tuberculosis are presented, two as cold abscess in the orbit and one as a chronic indolent sinus. A simple clinical test like Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) can demonstrate some or all of the characteristic pathological features like caseating necrosis, epitheloid cells and Langhan's gia...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： D'Souza P,Garg R,Dhaliwal RS,Jain R,Jain M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the importance of "en toto" globe submission in the assessment of high-risk pathological findings in retinoblastoma cases, aiming at identifying the additional value from full globe examination of enucleated eyes (including the calottes). METHODS:Retrospective histopathological case series of eight...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Alkatan HM,ALBalawi H,Maktabi AMY

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We encountered two cases of Harada's disease in monozygotic twins, and this is the first such report as far as could be determined. Case 1 was a 32-year-old woman who presented a typical clinical picture of Harada's disease. Seven years later, case 2 (the younger sister), also presented with the disease at 39 years of...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Itho S,Kurimoto S,Kouno T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A solitary fibrous tumor is a neoplasm generally arising from the mesothelial surfaces of the pleura and mesothelium. In this paper, we describe three cases of rare solitary fibrous tumors arising from the orbit and discuss the management of the tumors, including diagnosis and treatment. All three cases were treated b...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Tanaka K,Yano H,Hayashi H,Hirano A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transvitreal pars plana sclerotomy using the contact Nd:YAG laser with a sapphire probe was performed on a group of rabbit eyes and compared with a similar procedure performed with a Ziegler knife. Although the intraocular pressure (IOP) was lowered in both groups of animals, the reduction was greater and more lasting...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Tawakol ME,Peyman GA,Abou-Steit M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate whether retinal arteriolar widths change in normal patients and in different glaucoma types. We measured the arteriolar width at the merge in the optic nerve (MD), at the edge of the optic nerve (ED) and at the peripapillary area (1 disc diameter distance) (disc distance D). HRT software 1.11, Inter...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Angelica MM,Sanseau A,Argento C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infrequently, vitreomacular traction is released through the spontaneous development of complete posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD caused by laser photocoagulation has also been reported. A 62-year-old woman with ischemic branch retinal vein occlusion showed decreased vision in the affected eye due to vitreomac...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Imasawa M,Iijima H

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dynamic reality of the corneal transplant (CT) waiting list and if the CT candidates are really eager to operation. We evaluated the response of consecutive 96 CT candidates to call for operation. The age, functional visual acuity, CT indication, waiting period, and the ex...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Palamar M,Egrilmez S,Yagci A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onchocerciasis is a devastating blinding disease caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus that infects about 80 million people, causing blindness and visual impairment in 1-2 million people. In hyperendemic areas, more than half of the population will become blind from onchocerciasis before they die. Blindness is th...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Taylor HR

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy have reciprocal influences between them, therefore diabetes mellitus may complicate the course of pregnancy as well as pregnancy can worsen the performance of diabetes especially at the fundus oculi. Several factors seem to play a role in retinal neovascularization. Actually it's not po...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Pescosolido N,Campagna O,Barbato A

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the cytokine levels in vitreous samples of diabetic macular edema (DME) patients in comparison with nondiabetic patients, and to evaluate the effect of subretinal fluid on the cytokine levels of vitreous samples. METHODS:In this prospective case-control study, 11 eyes of 11 patients with DME and s...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Yenihayat F,Özkan B,Kasap M,Karabaş VL,Güzel N,Akpınar G,Pirhan D

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the preoperative and postoperative measurements of optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometry and assessment of its refractive predictability. METHODS:A total of 114 eyes of 102 patients who underwent cataract treatment were prospectively examined. The axial length (AL), central corneal thi...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Akalın İ,Tüfek M,Türkyılmaz M,Öztürk F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the longitudinal changes in refractive errors in preterm children with and without retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in the first 6 years of life. METHODS:We included 226 preterm children with a gestational age of ≤34 weeks: 222 eyes with no ROP, 73 eyes with mild ROP and 145 eyes with severe ROP...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Kaya M,Berk AT,Yaman A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess variability in the coefficient of variation (COV) in cell area estimates when using different numbers of cells for endothelial morphometry. METHODS:Using non-contact specular microscopy images of the corneal endothelium, 4 sets of 20 cases were selected that included 200 cells and had overall (global...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Doughty MJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study reported here was to assess the influence of serum HbA1c levels on foveal choroidal thickness in diabetic patients. METHODS:A total of 122 eyes from 122 patients who had type 2 DM were studied in this prospective, cross-sectional study. Patients were divided into three groups: 43 patients ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sahinoglu-Keskek N,Altan-Yaycioglu R,Canan H,Coban-Karatas M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare differences in the endothelial cells before and after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia with refractive error graded mitomycin C (MMC) application. METHODS:In a prospective randomized clinical trial, forty-eight myopic patients referred to Khatam-al-Anbia Eye Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, for ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Gharaee H,Zarei-Ghanavati S,Alizadeh R,Abrishami M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma after penetrating keratoplasty is a frequently observed post-operative complication and is a risk factor for graft failure. Penetrating keratoplasty performed for aphakic and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and inflammatory conditions are more likely to cause postoperative glaucoma compared with keratoconus ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Greenlee EC,Kwon YH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is characterized by the formation of cellular membranes on the detached retina and also in the vitreous. Glial cells can be found in epiretinal and subretinal membranes from eyes with PVR, proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), idiopathic macular pucker, uveitis and othe...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Cai J,Wei R,Ma X,Zhu H,Li Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recently, the vasodilator relaxin 2 has been introduced as a treatment for acute heart failure. However, its role on vessels of the eye and intraocular pressure (IOP) remains unclear though it has been hypothesized to induce a decrease IOP after intramuscular injection in humans. We aimed to test whether the ho...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Hampel U,Träger K,Liu H,Teister J,Grus F,Prokosch-Willing V

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe the epidemiology, mechanism of injury, and final visual and anatomical outcomes of pediatric patients with open globe injury. The medical records of patients aged ≤ 16 years diagnosed with open globe injury between January 2006 and December 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. Forty-nine pediatric patients ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Choovuthayakorn J,Patikulsila P,Patikulsila D,Watanachai N,Pimolrat W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcome of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in the surgical management of keratoconus (KC). PATIENT AND METHODS:A retrospective review was conducted of the medical records of all patients treated with PKP or DALK for KC at University of Iowa Hospitals...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Cohen AW,Goins KM,Sutphin JE,Wandling GR,Wagoner MD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00