abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the clinical results of epi-LASIK for the treatment of low to moderate myopia and myopic astigmatism. DESIGN:Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred thirty-four eyes of 138 patients underwent epi-LASIK for the correction of low to moderate myopia. Mean p...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Katsanevaki VJ,Kalyvianaki MI,Kavroulaki DS,Pallikaris IG

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Accommodation of the eye can adversely affect optical tomography of the retina using a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope (cSLO). This study measured the dynamic accommodative response of young adult eyes while acquiring static retinal images with a cSLO without cycloplegia and also examined whether a scann...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kelly JP,Seibel EJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence or progression of macular edema (ME) after cataract surgery in diabetic patients using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and correlating this with degree of diabetic retinopathy or other risk factors. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty diabetic eyes undergoing catar...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kim SJ,Equi R,Bressler NM

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the cost of phacoemulsification with foldable lenses with that of manual small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) in a hospital setting. DESIGN:Average cost comparision between 2 surgical techniques. PARTICIPANTS:Four hundred patients and 4 surgeons. METHODS:A single masked randomized controlled cli...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Gogate P,Deshpande M,Nirmalan PK

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) caused by systemic alpha-blockers has been associated with an increased risk of cataract surgical complications when the surgeon was unaware of the medication history and did not anticipate its occurrence. This study was undertaken to evaluate the surgical outcomes and...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Chang DF,Osher RH,Wang L,Koch DD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the prevalence of ocular complications of AIDS in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). DESIGN:Cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:Patients with AIDS, 13 years or older. METHODS:History, eye examination, and laboratory testing at enrollment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:Frequency of ocular com...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Jabs DA,Van Natta ML,Holbrook JT,Kempen JH,Meinert CL,Davis MD,Studies of the Ocular Complications of AIDS Research Group.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements obtained by dynamic contour tonometry (DCT) and Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) in African Americans and to assess whether these measures were influenced by ocular parameters including corneal thickness, corneal curvature, and axi...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Medeiros FA,Sample PA,Weinreb RN

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effects of laser trabeculoplasty on 24-hour intraocular pressure (IOP) in a group of medically treated open-angle glaucoma patients. DESIGN:Prospective experimental study. PARTICIPANTS:Eighteen open-angle glaucoma patients. METHODS:Laser trabeculoplasty (180 degrees ) was performed on 28 eyes...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lee AC,Mosaed S,Weinreb RN,Kripke DF,Liu JH

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of a combination of 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in the treatment of unselected rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) undergoing primary vitrectomy. DESIGN:Double-masked, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS:Six ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Wickham L,Bunce C,Wong D,McGurn D,Charteris DG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the rate of acute postoperative endophthalmitis after uncomplicated cataract surgery in patients treated before and after surgery with 1 of 2 different fourth-generation fluoroquinolone ophthalmic drops for surgical prophylaxis. DESIGN:Retrospective, multicenter, observational case series. PARTI...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Moshirfar M,Feiz V,Vitale AT,Wegelin JA,Basavanthappa S,Wolsey DH

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the immediate effect of laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) and mechanisms of angle closure in a population-based study of primary angle closure (PAC) suspects. DESIGN:Prospective interventional study. PARTICIPANTS:People identified as PAC suspects aged 50 to 79 years from a population-based survey in ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： He M,Friedman DS,Ge J,Huang W,Jin C,Lee PS,Khaw PT,Foster PJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical characteristics of spontaneous reattachment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (SRRRD). DESIGN:Retrospective observational case series. PARTICIPANTS:Fifteen patients who were diagnosed with SRRRD. METHODS:The medical records of 15 patients were reviewed. Spontaneous reattachment of...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Cho HY,Chung SE,Kim JI,Park KH,Kim SK,Kang SW

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the prevalence of ocular manifestations in African American and Caucasian patients with biopsy-proven sarcoidosis at the initial ophthalmic examination and to determine the relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) levels, chest x-ray findings, and ocular signs of sarcoidosis. DESIGN:...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Evans M,Sharma O,LaBree L,Smith RE,Rao NA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) differs between infants conceived naturally and those born after assisted conception, and to analyze the impact of singleton versus multiple gestation on ROP. DESIGN:Comparative case series. PARTICIPANTS:The study group con...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Friling R,Axer-Siegel R,Hersocovici Z,Weinberger D,Sirota L,Snir M

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the validity and generalizability of the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) prediction model for the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in a large independent sample of untreated ocular hypertensive individuals and to develop a quantitative calculator to estimate the 5-year risk...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study Group.,European Glaucoma Prevention Study Group.,Gordon MO,Torri V,Miglior S,Beiser JA,Floriani I,Miller JP,Gao F,Adamsons I,Poli D,D'Agostino RB,Kass MA

更新日期：2007-01-01 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:To compare the visual outcomes and complication profiles of primary scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) versus primary anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) implantation in cataract surgeries complicated by inadequate capsular support. DESIGN:Retrospective, interventional, comparative cases series. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kwong YY,Yuen HK,Lam RF,Lee VY,Rao SK,Lam DS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate microstructures in patients with genetically confirmed Bowman's layer dystrophies (Thiel-Behnke or Reis-Bücklers corneal dystrophy) using an in vivo laser scanning confocal microscope. DESIGN:Single-center, prospective, comparative small case series. PARTICIPANTS:Two patients from one pedigre...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kobayashi A,Sugiyama K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To improve the ophthalmic knowledge and eye examination skills of third-year medical students through the development and implementation of a 1-day ophthalmology experience. DESIGN:Noncomparative interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred twenty-one third-year medical students at the Penn State Co...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Quillen DA,Cantore WA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) improves the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin in predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN:Prospective randomized study. PARTICIPANTS:Six...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Arias L,Garcia-Arumi J,Ramon JM,Badia M,Rubio M,Pujol O

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Correctable vision impairment caused by refractive error is common in the United States population. We estimated the direct costs of providing eyeglasses to all Americans (age> or =12) who need refractive correction to achieve good distance vision. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of a nationally representative ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Vitale S,Cotch MF,Sperduto R,Ellwein L

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report long-term follow-up of Intacs microthin prescription inserts for the management of post-LASIK corneal ectasia. DESIGN:Long-term (5 years), retrospective, nonrandomized study. PARTICIPANTS:Eight eyes of 5 patients with post-LASIK corneal ectasia (3 men and 2 women) ages 31 to 54 years (mean age+/-s...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Kymionis GD,Tsiklis NS,Pallikaris AI,Kounis G,Diakonis VF,Astyrakakis N,Siganos CS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the variability of clinical and electrophysiological characteristics in X-linked choroideremia and provide the first report of a negative electroretinogram in choroideremia. DESIGN:Retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS:The records of 18 male patients with choroideremia and 8 female carriers were evalua...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Renner AB,Kellner U,Cropp E,Preising MN,MacDonald IM,van den Hurk JA,Cremers FP,Foerster MH

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of 2 single-use tonometry devices (Tonosafe and Tonojet) as an alternative to standard Goldmann prisms in patients attending dedicated glaucoma clinics. DESIGN:Prospective experimental study with human subjects. PARTICIPANTS:Two hundred forty glaucoma patients who atte...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Maino AP,Morgan LH,Hercules BL,Tullo AB

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare functional and surgical outcomes of a subperiosteal midface lift with and without the placement of a hard palate mucosal graft (HPMG) in patients with lower eyelid retraction. DESIGN:Retrospective, comparative, interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-four patients with lower eyelid retracti...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ben Simon GJ,Lee S,Schwarcz RM,McCann JD,Goldberg RA

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a case series of ocular findings of West Nile virus infection (WNVI) in North America. DESIGN:Retrospective, noncomparative, observational case series. PARTICIPANTS:All patients were referred to the authors for WNVI with ocular involvement between the years 2002 and 2005. METHODS:Chart review was ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Chan CK,Limstrom SA,Tarasewicz DG,Lin SG

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of a second year of pegaptanib sodium therapy in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN:Two concurrent, multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled studies (V.I.S.I.O.N. [Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibition Study in Ocular Neova...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： VEGF Inhibition Study in Ocular Neovascularization (V.I.S.I.O.N.) Clinical Trial Group.,Chakravarthy U,Adamis AP,Cunningham ET Jr,Goldbaum M,Guyer DR,Katz B,Patel M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis in patients with metastatic retinoblastoma. DESIGN:Retrospective interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS:Eighteen consecutive patients with metastatic retinoblastoma who were diagnosed and managed at the Oncology Service of Ankara University, Turkey...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Gündüz K,Müftüoglu O,Günalp I,Unal E,Taçyildiz N

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the authors' 5-year experience of the 2-incision push-pull (TIPP) technique for pediatric anterior and posterior capsulorrhexis formation. DESIGN:Retrospective descriptive study over a 5-year period. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 84 eyes of 63 patients who had undergone cataract surgery in 1 center. ME...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hamada S,Low S,Walters BC,Nischal KK

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the ophthalmologic findings, especially the nature of retinal vascular changes, and their clinical significance in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), a disease that causes migraine, recurrent strokes, and finally subcortical vascu...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Roine S,Harju M,Kivelä TT,Pöyhönen M,Nikoskelainen E,Tuisku S,Kalimo H,Viitanen M,Summanen PA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a series of patients with ocular infections caused by the rarely described gram-negative bacterium, Providencia rettgeri. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS:Five patients with ocular infections who grew P. rettgeri after culture (2 keratitis, 1 dacryocystitis, 1 conjunctivitis, 1 conjunc...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Koreishi AF,Schechter BA,Karp CL

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the first reported case of cataract formation as a consequence of instillation of pilocarpine in an eye with a posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (IOL). DESIGN:Interventional case report. INTERVENTION:A 46-year-old man received a hyperopic implantable collamer lens (ICL) bilaterally. MAIN...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Maldonado MJ,García-Feijoó J,Benítez Del Castillo JM,Teutsch P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of and personal factors associated with noncompliance with American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines for vision care in a population-based sample of adult Latinos with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:Eight hundred ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Paz SH,Varma R,Klein R,Wu J,Azen SP,Los Angeles Latino Eye Study Group.

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of ocular trauma and proportion of blindness and visual impairment due to ocular trauma in a rural population of southern India. DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional epidemiological study. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 7771 subjects of all ages, representative of the rural populatio...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Krishnaiah S,Nirmalan PK,Shamanna BR,Srinivas M,Rao GN,Thomas R

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the anatomic and functional outcomes of photorefractive surgery in patients with underlying systemic diseases that are traditionally listed as relative or absolute contraindications. DESIGN:Observational retrospective case-control study. PARTICIPANTS:The case groups were composed of 275 eyes o...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Cobo-Soriano R,Beltrán J,Baviera J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the ophthalmic findings in patients with Danon disease, an X-linked condition causing cardiomyopathy in males and females. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS:Patients with genetically proven Danon disease. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of complete eye examinations including elect...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Prall FR,Drack A,Taylor M,Ku L,Olson JL,Gregory D,Mestroni L,Mandava N

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate 24-hour intraocular pressure (IOP) control in patients with moderate to severe open-angle glaucoma treated by trabeculectomy and mitomycin C versus maximum tolerated medical therapy. DESIGN:Prospective observational study. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty surgical patients and 30 ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Konstas AG,Topouzis F,Leliopoulou O,Pappas T,Georgiadis N,Jenkins JN,Stewart WC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the ability of stereoscopic nonmydriatic digital retinal imaging to detect ocular pathologic features other than diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) compared with dilated retinal examination by retinal specialist ophthalmologists. DESIGN:Clinic-based comparative inst...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Chow SP,Aiello LM,Cavallerano JD,Katalinic P,Hock K,Tolson A,Kirby R,Bursell SE,Aiello LP

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the results of repeated intravitreal injections of triamcinolone acetonide for treatment of diffuse diabetic macular edema. DESIGN:Retrospective interventional comparative study. PARTICIPANTS:The investigation included a study group (the responders) of 19 patients (22 eyes) with diffuse diabetic m...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Jonas JB,Spandau UH,Kamppeter BA,Vossmerbaeumer U,Harder B,Sauder G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare postoperative performance and stability of 6.0-mm optic single- and 3-piece acrylic foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs). DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, self-controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:Eighty eyes of 40 patients with bilateral senile cataracts. INTERVENTION:Phacoemulsification and IOL implantat...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Nejima R,Miyai T,Kataoka Y,Miyata K,Honbou M,Tokunaga T,Kawana K,Kiuchi T,Oshika T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00