abstract：BACKGROUND:A description of the diagnostic features of Miller Fisher syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION:The clinical presentation, investigation, and subsequent progress of our patient with clinical unilateral external ophthalmoplegia. CONCLUSION:Our case demonstrates the presentation of clinical unilateral external ophthal...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Smith J,Clarke L,Severn P,Boyce R

更新日期：2007-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy affects the anterior portion of the optic nerve and is characterized by sudden, painless visual loss. The affected eye has a relative afferent pupillary defect. The typical funduscopic appearance includes optic disc edema, with associated nerve fiber layer hemorrhage. R...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sadaba LM,Garcia-Layana A,Maldonado MJ,Berian JM

更新日期：2006-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper presents and tests a comprehensive computerised system of analysis of digital images of posterior capsule opacification (PCO). It updates and expands significantly on a previous presentation to include facilities for selecting user defined central areas and for registering and subsequent merging o...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Aslam TM,Patton N,Rose CJ

更新日期：2006-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS) is the most common identifiable cause of secondary glaucoma, the prevalence of which varies considerably among different ethnicities. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome in Pakistan. METHODS:A prospective study conducted in the pe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rao RQ,Arain TM,Ahad MA

更新日期：2006-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Ophthalmologists and researchers in ophthalmology understand what a rapidly evolving field ophthalmology is, and that to conduct good research it is essential to use the latest and best methods. In outcomes research, one modern initiative has been to conduct holistic measurement of outcomes inclusive of the patient's ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Pesudovs K

更新日期：2006-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no generally accepted medical or surgical treatment to stop the progressive course of retinitis pigmentosa. Previous studies have suggested lutein as a potential treatment with positive effects on macular pigment density. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of lutein supplementatio...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bahrami H,Melia M,Dagnelie G

更新日期：2006-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adenovirus (Ad), associated with significant morbidity, has no topical treatment. A leading CTC compound (CTC-96), a Co(III) chelate, was found to have potent in vitro and in vivo antiviral efficacy against herpes viruses. In this study CTC-96 is being tested for possible anti-Adenovirus activity. METHODS:T...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Epstein SP,Pashinsky YY,Gershon D,Winicov I,Srivilasa C,Kristic KJ,Asbell PA

更新日期：2006-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the progress in vitreoretinal surgery and the importance of silicone oil as an adjunct for the treatment of complex forms of retinal detachment, controversy still surrounds the issue of selecting the proper oil viscosity for clinical use. Herein, we evaluate the outcomes of retinal detachment (RD) su...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Soheilian M,Mazareei M,Mohammadpour M,Rahmani B

更新日期：2006-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With age, the human lens accumulates variety of substances that absorbs and fluorescence, which explains the color of yellow, brunescent and nigrescent cataract in terms of aging. The aim of this study was to assess lens fluorophores with properties comparable to those of advanced glycated end products (AGEs...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ranjan M,Beedu SR

更新日期：2006-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ocular hypotony results in an increased break down of the blood-aqueous barrier and an increase in inflammatory mediator release. We postulate that this release may lead to an increased risk of trabeculectomy failure through increased bleb scarring. This study was designed to try to address the question if h...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Benson SE,Mandal K,Bunce CV,Fraser SG

更新日期：2005-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, instruments for the measurement of wavefront aberration in the living human eye have been widely available for clinical applications. Despite the extensive background experience on wavefront sensing for research purposes, the information derived from such instrumentation in a clinical setting shoul...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ginis HS,Plainis S,Pallikaris A

更新日期：2004-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:More than 3 million cataract extractions are undertaken in India annually. Almost 60% of these operations are intracapsular Cataract Extractions. The subsequent optical correction is provided by aphakic spectacles. The aim of this study is to assess visual outcome and perceived benefits of post-operative use of...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Gupta SK,Murthy GV,Sharma N

更新日期：2003-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of atypical herpes simplex keratitis initially diagnosed as bacterial keratitis, in a contact lens wearer. RESULTS:Case report of an 18-year-old woman using contact lenses who presented with pain, redness and gradual decrease in vision in the right eye. Examination revealed a paracentral large...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Athmanathan S,Pranesh VM,Pasricha G,Garg P,Vemuganti GK,Sharma S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00