abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the level of awareness among UK ophthalmic surgeons of the potential risks from starch powdered surgical gloves during ophthalmic surgery and to show by electron microscopy that starch granule contamination can occur during ophthalmic surgery. SETTING:A sample (N = 46) of UK ophthalmologists from the...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sellar PW,Sparrow RA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We constructed a contact lens with an integrated pressure-sensing device. It is housed in a container with three force-sensing elements, each 120 degrees apart, enabling measurement of the appositional force, i.e., the force with which the instrument is held against the eye. In part 1 of the study, the lens' precision...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Dekker PW,Robert YC,Kanngiesser H,Pirani P,Entenmann B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS/BACKGROUND:We evaluated the retinal toxicity of spartanamicin B and its efficacy in a rabbit model of Candidal endophthalmitis. METHODS:Toxicity. Fourteen albino rabbit eyes were injected intravitreally with spartanamicin B (1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 microg); 2 eyes received the vehicle alone. Efficacy. Ten ra...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Serracarbassa PD,Peyman GA,Liang C,Calixto N Jr,Nair MG

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the inflammatory course and level of visual rehabilitation after cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens implantation in patients with Fuchs' heterochromic iridocyclitis complicated by cataract. METHODS:In a clinical trial, 32 eyes (visual acuity of 20/160 or worse) of 30 patients underw...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Soheilian M,Karimian F,Javadi MA,Sajjadi H,Ahmadieh H,Azarmina M,Valaee N,Rahmani B,Peyman GA

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term use of topical drugs can induce changes in the conjunctiva and ocular surface. To determine the conjunctival changes resulting from topical glaucoma medication, patients with glaucoma were selected and classified into seven groups, according to the medication received: 24 eyes were treated with betaxolol, 20...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Turaçli E,Budak K,Kaur A,Mizrak B,Ekinci C

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the outcome of a series of Acanthamoeba keratitis treated with a similar regimen. METHODS:All cases diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis in a referral centre from June 1994 through June 1997 were included. Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis was based in clinical presentation and laboratory result...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Azuara-Blanco A,Sadiq AS,Hussain M,Lloyd JH,Dua HS

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surgical management of macular holes has been a subject of controversy in recent years. Various techniques such as vitrectomy, membrane peeling, and gas tamponade with or without transforming growth factor-beta 2, and recently the use of autologous platelets have produced closure rates from 58% to 96%, d...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Peyman GA,Daun M,Greve MD,Yang D,Wafapoor H,Rifai A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of transient ectropion associated with corneal ulcer. The corneal ulcer responded well to treatment with fortified gentamicin and cefazolin. As the corneal ulcer healed, the eyelid simultaneously returned to its original position. We suggest that in the presence of involutional eyelid changes, even a ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Maden A,Söylev MF,Ozkan SB

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A study of the characteristics and the results obtained in 99 consecutive eyes operated on for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with aphakia or pseudophakia in order to find the predictive factors of poor anatomical and functional results. METHODS:The authors retrospectively reviewed the files o...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Berrod JP,Sautiere B,Rozot P,Raspiller A

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated the ability of optic disc parameters and nerve fiber analysis with the Glaucoma-scope to distinguish glaucoma from normal or hypertensive eyes. METHODS:Glaucoma-scope examination was performed on 68 eyes of 44 patients split into following groups based on Humphrey 24-2 visual field and clinical cr...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Lachkar Y,Cohn H

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of trephination with free scleral auto-implant plug exposed to Mitomycin-C out of the eye, in surgical treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), in comparison with efficacy of trabeculectomy with MMC (32 eyes with POAG of patients, younger than 55 ye...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Szymanski A

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ibopamine is used when performing provocative tests, thanks to its pharmacological property of increasing ocular pressure in eyes with outflow system impairment. This study summarizes the latest results that we have achieved with reference to its clinical-diagnostic use. METHODS:175 (250 eyes) POAG patients, 1...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： De Gregorio F,Pecori Giraldi J,Pannarale L,Saccucci S,Virno M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A population-based study was conducted to determine the prevalence of color deficiencies in secondary-school students (ages 12-14) in Tehran. METHODS:A total of 2,058 students (1,136 males, 922 females) were examined with Ishihara pseudoisochromatic color plates. RESULTS:In the study population, 97 cases of d...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Modarres M,Mirsamadi M,Peyman GA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1990 until October 1992, 103 Zimbabwean patients underwent intracapsular cataract extraction by a general medical doctor. Of the first 100 patients operated upon, 50 were traced of which 37 could be assessed adequately. Operative complications and visual acuities after three months show that this is an ef...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Killestein J,Hillegers M,van der Windt C,Stilma JS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After glaucoma filtering surgery subconjunctival injection of human recombinant tissue plasminogen activator may promote the function of glaucoma filter bleb and increase outflow facility. It can also increase postoperative complications, such as corneal damage. The aim of our research was to determine corneal endothe...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Szymanski A,Gierek-Lapinska A,Koziak M,Gierek-Kalicka S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors investigated the use of dapiprazole, an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, in preventing pigment release and IOP increase after exercise in patients affected with PDS. METHODS:Three young myopic males (31, 34 and 35 years old) affected with pigmentary dispersion syndrome performed 30 minutes of joggi...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mastropasqua L,Carpineto P,Ciancaglini M,Gallenga PE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published data on growth rates of uveal melanomas and effects of treatment modalities raise important considerations. Dissemination from uveal melanomas starts after the tumour is larger than 7 mm diameter; growth from 7 to 10 mm diameter increases the risk of metastases incrementally to approximately 16%. Estimations...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Manschot WA,Lee WR,van Strik R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper builds on results of a previous paper on the prevalence of trachomatous visual impairment as the foundation for assessing the global burden of trachomatous blindness and low vision: approximately 2.9 million cases of trachomatous blindness and 3.8 million low visioned corresponding to a global prevalence of...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Evans TG,Ranson MK

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reviewed their experience with 429 cases of orbital exenteration between 1963 and 1993. Apart from the 22 cases operated in concert with other physicians, 407 cases were operated by an ophthalmologist and spontaneous granulation technique was used. Total or eyelid-sacrificing exenteration was carried out f...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Günalp I,Gündüz K,Dürük K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been great controversy about the pathogenesis of the focal changes in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) causing detachment of the neurosensory retina in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). This study was performed to evaluate changes in choroidal perfusion in 15 patients with CSC. Fluorescein and indo...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Prünte C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants have been known occasionally to stare without blinking for almost a minute. This puts great demands on the stability of their tear-film. To verify the stability of infant tears, we performed biophysical experiments on Meibomian gland secretion, which forms the outermost layer of the tear-film. The secretion wa...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Kaercher T,Möbius D,Welt R

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We made two trips to Cuba, as part of an invited international delegation, to investigate an epidemic of optic neuropathy-induced blindness. We worked closely with Cuban scientists and clinicians in their efforts to understand and then deal with 50,000 cases of blindness and an entire population at risk. This gave an ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sadun AA,Martone JF

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichiasis/Entropion are the severe consequences of chronic trachoma during early life. Blindness and vision loss is preventable with timely lid surgery to correct trichiasis. In a trachoma hyperendemic region of Central Tanzania, a two year follow-up survey was conducted among 205 women with trichiasis to determine t...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： West S,Lynch M,Munoz B,Katala S,Tobin S,Mmbaga BB

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycated proteins formed by the Maillard reaction were measured by furosine determination in human normal lenses and in senile and diabetic cataracts. Furosine, an hydrolysis product of fructose-lysine adduct formed in the early stages of the Maillard reaction, was measured by high performance liquid chromatography (H...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Mota MC,Carvalho P,Ramalho JS,Cardoso E,Gaspar AM,Abreu G

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the efficiency of fluid-air exchange on the reattachment of the retina and clarifies the possibility that a posterior retinotomy is a cause for intra- and postoperative complications. A consecutive series of 211 eyes with retinal detachments due to P.V.R. (47%), diabetic traction, perforating trau...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Berrod JP,Rozot P,Raspiller A,Thiery D

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:We examined nine patients who presented cilioretinal artery occlusion (CLRAO) associated with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). CLRAO was probably secondary to the raised intraluminal resistance consequent to the RVO in patients showing initially a delayed filling of the cilioretinal artery in fluorescein angiography. Int...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Brazitikos PD,Pournaras CJ,Othenin-Girard P,Borruat FX

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and histopathological findings are described in a case of cerebral and ocular abnormalities associated with (congenital) muscular dystrophy. Histopathological examination of the eyes revealed a fetal configuration of the anterior chamber angle, elongated ciliary processes, cataract, persistence of primary...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sanders DG,Mooy CM

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appearance of a hypopyon is an extremely uncommon finding in acute angle-closure glaucoma and only a few cases have been previously reported in the literature. We report a fifty-year-old female who, following a recent bereavement, presented with classical features of acute angle-closure glaucoma and a hypopyon. Th...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Au Eong KG,Chua EC,Yip CC,Tun Y,Lim AS

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retinal toxicity of vancomycin in infusion solution used in vitrectomy and lensectomy was investigated in rabbit eyes by means of electroretinography and histologic study (light microscopy). Concentrations of 8 micrograms/ml, 16 micrograms/ml, and 32 micrograms/ml of vancomycin in balanced salt solution caused no ...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Borhani H,Peyman GA,Wafapoor H

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiology of the orbital arteries supplying the eye is currently under intensive investigation. However, while the anatomical distribution of these vessels in humans is well known, their normal histology and age-related or other pathologic alterations have hardly been studied. We obtained at autopsy 10 orbits fro...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Büchi ER,Schiller P,Felice M,Bunkenburg A,Daicker B

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cases of 23 patients with unilateral combined central retinal artery-central retinal vein obstruction are described. Criteria for the abnormality included: a history of relatively sudden visual loss; superficial retinal whitening in the posterior pole in combination with a cherry spot; and intraretinal blood, gene...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Brown GC,Duker JS,Lehman R,Eagle RC Jr

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary results of a larger investigation on correlation between Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Defects (RNFL) and Automated Perimetry (AP) are presented. A group of ocular hypertensive patients was recruited and a cross-section, randomized study was carried out. The group was composed of 54 eyes from 28 patients; 15 m...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Abecia E,Honrubia FM

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:XPERT NCT advanced logic pneumotonometer (Reichert) was studied for its reliability and use in glaucoma screening. The evaluated 2400 NCT measurements on 300 eyes were compared to the results of Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) from the same eyes. Repeated NCT tonometry had no significant effect on IOP. Local anes...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Hollo G,Follmann P,Pap G

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular wall dimensions (axial eye length, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, vitreous length, thickness and volume of the ocular wall) were determined by echobiometry on 10 eyes of 10 patients with glaucoma one day before and four days after trabeculectomy. The results showed significant differences: decreased ax...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Németh J,Horóczi Z

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of therapeutic ultrasound for the treatment of refractory glaucoma was evaluated in 44 patients by comparing average IOP curves measured before and 3-4 months after treatment. The insonification regime was standardized and the glaucoma medication in each individual patient was unchanged during IOP curve mea...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Sterk CC,Borsje RA,van Delft JL

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postural behaviour of intraocular pressure (IOP) was studied in 29 glaucomatous eyes before and after argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) and compared with that of 60 normal eyes. Although argon laser trabeculoplasty was successful in lowering the IOP below 21 mm Hg, it produced little effect on the postural behaviour o...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Singh M,Kaur B

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six of 39 published calculated doubling times (Td's) of uveal melanomas appeared to be longer than 60 days. Metastatic death occurs 35-40 Td's after dissemination. The shortest interval between dissemination and metastatic death in individual patients may, therefore, be calculated as 35 x 60 days = 6 years; the...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Manschot WA,van Strik R

更新日期：1992-03-01 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：:We investigated in normal persons of different ages ranging from 4 months to 85 years the frequency of different ferning types as well as the results of the Schirmer I test, break-up time and tear protein profile. With increasing age, ferning types of higher degree were significantly more frequent. Furthermore, a corr...

journal_title：International ophthalmology

authors： Puderbach S,Stolze HH

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00