abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral multi-factorial disease. The pathogenesis of this disease is not obviously determined, but the role of various inflammatory cytokines has been specified. This study has provided a comparison between the level of interleukin-17 (IL17) in the serum and tears o...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Validad MH,Khazaei HA,Pishjoo M,Safdari Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the infrequent complications, including antielevation and adherence syndrome, after a unilateral and bilateral inferior oblique (IO) recession procedure and to discuss the possible causes. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients on whom unilateral or bilateral IO weakening sur...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Niyaz L,Yücel OE,Gul A

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:The treatment paradigm in glaucoma classically starts with exhausting all medical therapy prior to proceeding with laser or incisional surgery, although laser-first and surgery-first strategies have been explored in randomized clinical trials. Although glaucoma drops are proven to work well to lower intraocular pressu...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Joseph A,Pasquale LR

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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of early bicanalicular silicone intubation in the treatment of acute purulent dacryocystitis. METHODS:This prospective interventional case series focused on acute purulent dacryocystitis from February 2010 to March 2014. Of the 21 cases, 16 cases were treated at t...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Wu W,Li Z,Yan D,Lin Y,Xu N

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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：:New translational research has paved the way for more optimistic management of melanoma. Medications targeting oncogenic signaling cascades and immune regulatory molecules have significantly improved overall survival for patients with metastatic melanoma. While isolated, operable orbital melanoma may still benefit fro...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dagi Glass L,Sullivan R,Freitag SK

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly, and the advent of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents (VEGF) has revolutionized treatment for neovascular AMD. Two of the most popular anti-VEGF agents, ranibizumab (Lucentis; Genentech/Roche) and bevacizumab (Avastin; ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Moreno TA,Kim SJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a novel plasminogen gene mutation and detection of anti-plasminogen antibodies in a patient with ligneous conjunctivitis successfully treated with 60% fresh frozen plasma (FFP). METHODS:Retrospective data collected on a 45-year-old Caucasian female presenting with unilateral chronic membranous lesion...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Tu Y,Gonzalez-Gronow M,Kolomeyer AM,Cohen A,Pruzon J,Milman T,Chu DS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unruptured giant intracranial aneurysm of the internal carotid artery may tend to present with late ocular symptoms. This is the case of a 58-year-old female patient with a giant unruptured aneurysm of the right internal carotid artery. The patient presented with exclusively progressive reduction of visual acuity a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Zorić Geber M,Krolo I,Zrinscak O,Tedeschi Reiner E,Zivkovic DJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious complications of chronic diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of blindness in working-age populations. Large, randomized studies have demonstrated the benefits of systemic and ocular therapy in the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. The process of an...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gardlik R,Fusekova I

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The differential diagnosis of dilated iris vasculature in a neonate includes retinopathy of prematurity with anterior segment plus disease, persistent fetal vasculature, intrauterine cocaine exposure, maternal diabetes, and other pathologies associated with iris neovascularization and ischemia seen in adult population...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Gorovoy IR,Vaccari JC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate vision-related quality of life in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). DESIGN:Prospective, cross-sectional study. METHODS:The interviewer-administered National Eye Institute visual function questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25) was used in 30 adult consecutive patients with chronic ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Türkcü FM,Şahin A,Bez Y,Yüksel H,Cinar Y,Kürşat Cingü A,Çaça İ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate corneal parameters obtained by Scheimpflug imaging of dermatochalasis patients both preoperatively and after blepharoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty eyes of 30 patients (22 female, 8 male), which were operated upon for the upper eyelid, were included in the study. Pati...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Dogan E,Akbas Kocaoglu F,Yalniz-Akkaya Z,Elbeyli A,Burcu A,Ornek F

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A seven-month-old male child was brought in for an eye test for poor vision and nystagmus noticed from four months of age. The child had delayed milestones of development and multiple (six times) episodes of unexplained lower respiratory tract infection (from two months of age) treated by pediatricians at different ce...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Padhi TR,Pattnaik S,Kesarwani S,Das T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Investigating the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), macular and ganglion cell complex thickness in eyes of migraine patients using optical coherence tomography. METHODS:The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. 50 patients with migraine (30 patients with aura and 20 patients without aura) a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yülek F,Dirik EB,Eren Y,Simavlı H,Uğurlu N,Çağıl N,Şimşek Ş

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lacrimal caruncle is a modified cutaneous tissue that contains hair follicles, accessory lacrimal glands, sweat glands, lobules of fat, and sebaceous glands. Due to the nature of tissue, a variety of lesions, both benign and malignant, could arise from this area. Lymphomas of the eye and its adnexa are frequently ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Ting DS,Mansoor Q,Mathew S,Wride NK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the ability of Spectralis optical coherence tomography (OCT) to detect multiple sclerosis (MS) and to distinguish MS eyes with antecedent optic neuritis (ON). To analyze the capability of artificial neural network (ANN) techniques to improve the diagnostic precision. METHODS:MS patients and controls...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Garcia-Martin E,Herrero R,Bambo MP,Ara JR,Martin J,Polo V,Larrosa JM,Garcia-Feijoo J,Pablo LE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of retinopathy found incidentally in an asymptomatic patient receiving treatment with interferon beta 1a for multiple sclerosis. She was found to have peripheral dot and blot hemorrhages with no cotton wool spots. It is possible that interferon beta 1a retinopathy is more common than previously repor...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Bakri SJ,Swanson JW

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To characterize the prevalence of refractive error and amblyopia among three- to six-year-old children during the period from 2002 to 2011. METHODS:About 31,400 children annually (from 16,592 to 40,816) during the period from 2002 to 2011 were enrolled. The preschool vision screening was performed by the Korea...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Jeong SH,Kim US

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this paper is to perform a systematic review of the published literature on complications of intra-arterial chemothrapy (IAC) for the treatment of retinoblastoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A literature search was performed using the Pubmed database using the terms. Complications were divided in...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Monroy JE,Orbach DB,VanderVeen D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of the Boston Keratoprosthesis (B-KPro) has grown significantly, both in the United States and overseas over the course of the last decade. It is the most frequently employed keratoprosthesis for the management of complex corneal blindness. Improving outcomes and reductions in devastating complications such as cor...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Robert MC,Dohlman CH

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：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

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：:Autosomal dominant hereditary optic atrophy (ADOA), also known as Kjer's syndrome, is a common hereditary cause of progressive bilateral vision loss. Recent advancements in the understanding of the genetics of this condition have revealed that a single gene may account for a large portion of the clinical manifestation...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Skidd PM,Lessell S,Cestari DM

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：PURPOSE:Vascular anomalies comprise malformations, hemangiomas, and rare tumors. The commonality among these lesions is their origin in vascular endothelia. Most occur sporadically, but occasional inheritance is observed and thus allows genetic research and insight into etiology. This review highlights those vascular a...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Yadav P,De Castro DK,Waner M,Meyer L,Fay A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a unique case of a 33-year-old woman using paroxetine who presented with acute unilateral visual loss due to chronic angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 33-year-old women who had been under paroxetine treatment for the past four months presented at the emergency room due to a sud...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Sierra-Rodriguez MA,Saenz-Frances F,Santos-Bueso E,Garcia-Feijoo J,Gonzelez-Romero JC

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：PURPOSE:To report a case of fungal corneal ulcer and bacterial orbital cellulitis as complications of bacterial endophthalmitis following cataract surgery. METHODS:A 51-year-old man underwent anterior chamber irrigation and aspiration in the left eye one day after cataract surgery because of bacterial endophthalmitis....

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Kim EC,Kim MS,Kang NY

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the in-vivo confocal microscopy corneal findings in a patient with bilateral corneal deposits caused by an underlying monoclonal gammopathy. METHODS:A 68-year-old man came to our center for an ophthalmologic examination. Besides visual acuity, the examination included slit-lamp biomicroscopy, intra...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Paladini I,Pieretti G,Giuntoli M,Abbruzzese G,Menchini U,Mencucci R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a chronic papulonecrotic or papulonodular skin disease, with histological features suggestive of malignant lymphoma. It was originally described by Macauley (1968) as a "self-healing paradoxical eruption, histologically malignant but clinically benign." Unless accompanied by systemic ...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Cloke A,Lim LT,Kumarasamy M,Roberts F,Kemp EG

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Evaluation of patients after trabeculectomy can be aided by the use of anterior segment imaging. Two commonly used forms of imaging are ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Both modalities can be used to assess bleb morphology and how it affects treatment outcome, measure anterior cha...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Golez E 3rd,Latina M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the outcomes of patients with vitreomacular traction syndrome (VMT) treated with triamcinolone acetonid (TA) assisted 23-gauge (23-G) transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy. METHODS:Restrospective, case series. The medical charts of 13 eyes of 13 consecutive patients with VMT who underwent 23-gaug...

journal_title：Seminars in ophthalmology

authors： Toklu Y,Demirel S,Sarac O,Cakmak HB,Cagıl N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00