abstract：:Three hundred eight patients with strabismus were treated with botulinum A toxin (Oculinum) chemodenervation; 153 were followed by the authors for at least 6 months. In this study group, 97 received botulinum A toxin injections as the primary method of treatment of their ocular deviation. Fifty-six received injections...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Biglan AW,Burnstine RA,Rogers GL,Saunders RA

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:*Subspecialty synopses are intended to present major clinical developments and innovations in diagnosis, treatment, surgical technique, and recent clinical research. Each synopsis, written by a recognized knowledgeable subspecialist, is co-sponsored by a major subspecialty society or organization. This subspecialty sy...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Fujikawa LS

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For 15 years, a 48-year-old woman had been aware of a pinkish translucent inferior epibulbar mass toward the fornix that was stationary in size. Light microscopic evaluation of the excised specimen showed that it was a gland-forming benign tumor. It originated from the surface epithelium by the downward invagination o...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Jakobiec FA,Perry HD,Harrison W,Krebs W

更新日期：1989-07-01 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

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is the major cause of visual loss in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thirty-one patients with active CMV retinitis were treated with the new antiviral drug, Foscarnet (trisodium phosphonoformate). After a 3-week course of induction therapy, the retinitis improved in 29 of 31...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lehoang P,Girard B,Robinet M,Marcel P,Zazoun L,Matheron S,Rozenbaum W,Katlama C,Morer I,Lernestedt JO

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumatic retinopexy was compared with scleral buckling in a multicenter (7 centers), randomized, controlled, clinical trial with 198 patients. Admission criteria included detachments with retinal break(s) no greater than 1 clock hour in size, within the superior two thirds of the fundus, without significant prolifera...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Tornambe PE,Hilton GF

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retinal nerve fiber layer is different in normal and glaucomatous eyes. The authors used red-free photographs to examine the retinal nerve fiber layer in 234 normal eyes. The retinal nerve fiber layer was most visible in the inferior temporal arcade, followed by the superior temporal arcade, then by the temporal m...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Jonas JB,Nguyen NX,Naumann GO

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomographic scanning is an excellent modality for evaluation of most orbital and intracranial tumors and strokes. However, MR scanning is definitely superior to CT when evaluating for multiple sclerosis, posterior fossa lesions (evaluation of gaze palsies, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and downbeat nystagmus)...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Slamovits TL,Gardner TA

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to elucidate the mechanism whereby the Fasanella-Servat operation corrects ptosis, the authors examined the histopathologic features of 40 consecutive surgical specimens from 37 patients. Because all specimens contained tarsus, this tissue was graded into two groups according to vertical height: (1) mini...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Buckman G,Jakobiec FA,Hyde K,Lisman RD,Hornblass A,Harrison W

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional teaching states that the spiral of Tillaux marks the location of the ora serrata. On literature review, no source for this was found. This study explores this anatomic relationship. In 20 cadaver eyes, narrow-gauge needles were placed penetrating the center of each rectus muscle insertion, and distance to...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： White MH,Lambert HM,Kincaid MC,Dieckert JP,Lowd DK

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:The authors report nine cases of endodrainage retinotomy site complications that occurred after vitreous surgery for complicated retinal detachments (RDs). Postoperative subretinal neovascularization developed in four eyes at the retinotomy drainage site. In two eyes, postoperative proliferation at a posteriorly place...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： McDonald HR,Lewis H,Aaberg TM,Abrams GW

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although systemic immunosuppressive chemotherapy is effective in halting progressive necrotizing scleritis, the onset of its action may be too slow to prevent profound scleral thinning and/or traumatic or spontaneous perforation. Scleral homografts may be used to maintain the integrity of the globe until immunosuppres...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Sainz de la Maza M,Tauber J,Foster CS

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyzed the clinical and follow-up data on 277 selected patients with primary choroidal or ciliochoroidal melanoma who were treated with 60Co plaque radiotherapy between 1976 and 1982. Local recurrence of the irradiated melanoma developed in 39 (14%) patients during the follow-up interval. The 5-year tumo...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Karlsson UL,Augsburger JJ,Shields JA,Markoe AM,Brady LW,Woodleigh R

更新日期：1989-03-01 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：:The authors compared the additive intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effects of two different topical medications, apraclonidine hydrochloride and dipivefrin hydrochloride, when used in conjunction with timolol maleate. Eighteen patients with elevated IOPs entered a randomized, double-masked, cross-over study. Each u...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Morrison JC,Robin AL

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high resolution photokeratoscope using digital video image acquisition and computer graphics was used to describe anterior corneal topography before and after radial keratotomy. After radial keratotomy, the entire cornea is flattened, but this effect is more pronounced centrally. The flat central "optical zone" vari...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： McDonnell PJ,Garbus J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunohistochemical staining analysis using monoclonal antibodies was performed on 107 recipient corneas removed at graft. There were significantly more infiltrating cells bearing one or more of the leukocyte-common antigen, class II major histocompatibility complex antigens, various myeloid-lineage markers, and a per...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Williams KA,White MA,Ash JK,Coster DJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a series of seven patients with acute visual loss associated with mild anterior uveitis, multifocal retinal vasculitis, retinal capillary nonperfusion, retinal hemorrhage, disc swelling, and vitreitis. Oral prednisone was of some benefit in these patients and oral acyclovir was generally ineffectiv...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Blumenkranz MS,Kaplan HJ,Clarkson JG,Culbertson WW,Williams GA,Kleiner RC,Meissner RH

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have reviewed the clinical presentation, visual fields, color vision testing, visual-evoked potentials, and computed tomographic (CT) findings of 58 patients (95 eyes) with dysthyroid optic neuropathy. The authors compared these findings to a control group of 60 patients (119 eyes) with thyroid eye disease...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Neigel JM,Rootman J,Belkin RI,Nugent RA,Drance SM,Beattie CW,Spinelli JA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 193-nm ultraviolet beam from an argon fluoride excimer laser was focused on the corneas of rabbits to produce incisions of the type necessary for radial keratotomy. The energy densities used were in two ranges, 1.0 to 2.1 J/cm2 per pulse and 200 to 700 mJ/cm2 per pulse. The eyes were enucleated and fixed for histo...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Berns MW,Liaw LH,Oliva A,Andrews JJ,Rasmussen RE,Kimel S

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective, double-masked clinical study, the authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of topically applied tretinoin ophthalmic ointment (0.01%) versus placebo in the treatment of squamous metaplasia associated with various ocular surface disorders involving dry eyes. Study parameters consisted of graded sympt...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Soong HK,Martin NF,Wagoner MD,Alfonso E,Mandelbaum SH,Laibson PR,Smith RE,Udell I

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ketorolac tromethamine solution 0.5% (1 drop 3 times daily) was more effective than the placebo vehicle solution in suppressing postoperative anterior ocular inflammation after extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in this multicenter, double-masked, randomized study. Four of...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Flach AJ,Lavelle CJ,Olander KW,Retzlaff JA,Sorenson LW

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circadian rhythms in serotonin metabolism have been observed in the pineal gland and retina, and there is evidence that the levels of serotonin and melatonin in these tissues may mediate events in the brain's sleep-wake cycle and the retina's cycle of disc shedding. Because the ciliary epithelium, which produces aqueo...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Martin XD,Brennan MC,Lichter PR

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The practicality of extended-wear contact lenses in the refractive correction of pediatric aphakia was assessed with 240 eyes in 184 patients. Patient ages at the time of contact lens fitting ranged from 18 days to 9.8 years. One hundred forty-one eyes were fit from 1 day to 55 months postoperatively and then followed...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Levin AV,Edmonds SA,Nelson LB,Calhoun JH,Harley RD

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) is an international, multicenter-controlled study. The organization includes an Executive Committee, Steering Committee, 6 Central Units, 32 Clinical Centers, and a Data and Safety Monitoring Committee. Scientifically, the COMS consists of (1) a randomized trial of patien...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Straatsma BR,Fine SL,Earle JD,Hawkins BS,Diener-West M,McLaughlin JA

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nylon line lawn trimmers represent a source of potentially devastating ocular trauma. Five cases of ocular trauma associated with the use of line trimmers are reported. These case reports document new mechanisms and circumstances of injury, including trauma from debris other than nylon line fragments and injury to bys...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Lubniewski A,Olk RJ,Grand MG

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teller acuity card testing, which is a form of the preferential-looking procedure, is a popular way of assessing visual acuity in preverbal patients. The authors suspected that the clinical judgment of a pediatric ophthalmologist is superior to the Teller acuity cards in diagnosing amblyopia when strabismus is present...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Ellis GS Jr,Hartmann EE,Love A,May JG,Morgan KS

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asymptomatic hyperdeviation (HD) in peripheral gaze may be caused by muscle paresis, restrictive orbital diseases, cranial neuropathy, or skew deviation. The authors suspected that this finding was often physiologic and therefore examined 61 normal subjects with the Maddox rod. Forty-seven of 61 patients (77%) showed ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Slavin ML,Potash SD,Rubin SE

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chorioretinitis developed in the right eye of a patient with contact lens-associated Acanthamoeba keratitis in the left eye during an acute exacerbation of the keratitis. This chorioretinitis may have resulted from hematogenous dissemination from his corneal infection. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Johns KJ,O'Day DM,Feman SS

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Collaborative Pneumatic Retinopexy Study evaluated retinal detachments (RDs) secondary to one break or group of breaks no larger than 1 clock hour located within the superior 8 clock hours of the fundus. Eyes with prominent proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) were excluded. Forty eyes which exceed these criteria...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Tornambe PE,Hilton GF,Kelly NF,Salzano TC,Wells JW,Wendel RT

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunologic differences exist between the peripheral and central cornea. The peripheral cornea is closer to the conjunctiva, which has all of the immunologic machinery necessary to generate an immune response. The peripheral cornea has more Langerhans' cells and IgM than the central cornea. The peripheral cornea also ...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Mondino BJ

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the specular microscope as a noninvasive in vivo method of identifying cholesterol crystals in two cases of crystalline corneal deposits is described. This illustrates the advantage of using the specular microscope under living conditions with a much higher magnification than is obtained with the slit lamp....

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Brooks AM,Grant G,Gillies WE

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fleshy, polypoidal and partially lobulated lesion that protruded between the eyelids from the medial caruncular region and that infiltrated the contiguous anterior orbital tissues developed over 1 month in a 9-month-old infant. The microscopic features of the tumor included a plump spindle cell population, more poly...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Jakobiec FA,Klapper D,Maher E,Krebs W

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acyclovir, an oral antiviral agent that inhibits viral DNA replication, was used to treat 27 patients (16 males, 11 females) (mean age, 50 years) with vision-threatening herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Twenty patients had active stromal keratitis or keratouveitis, four had controlled nonnecrotizing stromal kera...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Schwab IR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative and postoperative corneascope photographs of 368 myopic patients undergoing radial keratotomy in the Prospective Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy (PERK) study were optically scanned and digitized. A high-resolution scanning system was developed in order to quantify the preoperative and postoperative cornea...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Rowsey JJ,Balyeat HD,Monlux R,Holladay J,Waring GO 3rd,Lynn MJ

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Automated perimetry is used to monitor changes associated with many ocular conditions such as glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmologic disorders, and retinal diseases. Comparisons among sequential visual fields are crucial to the determination of progression or regression of ocular anomalies, and to evaluate the efficacy of var...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hills JF,Johnson CA

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-two survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) had prospective eye evaluations to determine the ocular sequelae of the disease and its treatment. All patients had completed or nearly completed a 25- to 31-month protocol which included either 3.4 or 10.2 g of systemic prednisone/m2 per year and cranial irra...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Hoover DL,Smith LE,Turner SJ,Gelber RD,Sallan SE

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nodular, gray-white, central corneal opacities which extended from the subepithelial zone through the anterior four fifths of the stroma developed in a 50-year-old man with a longstanding history of hard contact lens wear for keratoconus. Results of histopathologic analysis of the corneal button obtained at the time o...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Stern GA,Knapp A,Hood CI

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve consecutive patients with optic neuritis of unknown etiology treated with 250 to 500 mg methylprednisolone every 6 hours are described. All patients improved, some dramatically and rapidly. Patients with swollen discs and visual loss for less than 6 weeks improved uniformly, rapidly, and completely. In some pat...

journal_title：Ophthalmology

authors： Spoor TC,Rockwell DL

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00