abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent reports indicated that the slope of the foveal depression influences the macular pigment (MP) spatial profile. MP has been shown to confer possible protection against age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) because of its antioxidant properties. AIMS:To study the configuration of foveal slope and the f...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Raman R,Lahane S,Gupta A,Sandeep D,Sharma T

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratoconus is a progressive corneal thinning disease associated with significant tissue remodeling activities and activation of a variety of signaling networks. However, it is not understood how differential gene and protein expression direct function in keratoconus corneas to drive the underlying pathology, ectasia....

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ghosh A,Zhou L,Ghosh A,Shetty R,Beuerman R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal cross-linking with riboflavin is a technique to stabilize or reduce corneal ectasia, in diseases such as keratoconus and post-laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) ectasia. There is an interest by patient as well as clinicians to reduce the overall treatment time. Especially, the introduction of cornea...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Mrochen M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and advantages of femtosecond laser enabled keratoplasty (FLEK) over conventional penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) in advanced keratoconus. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Detailed review of literature of published randomized controlled trials of operative techniques in PKP and FLEK. RESULTS:Fiftee...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shivanna Y,Nagaraja H,Kugar T,Shetty R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery in the management of uveitis can be divided based on indication: either for therapeutic or can be for diagnostic purposes or to manage complications. The commonest indications include: Visual rehabilitation: surgery for removal of cataract, band keratopathy, corneal scars, pupillary membranes, removal of dense...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Murthy SI,Pappuru RR,Latha KM,Kamat S,Sangwan VS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High altitude retinopathy is a condition often seen among mountain climbers or among persons who reach high altitudes rapidly. In this report, we describe a case of a 57 year old healthy gentleman who presented with diminution of vision in both the eyes associated with retinal hemorrhages and the spontaneous resolutio...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Bhende MP,Karpe AP,Pal BP

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first case of vertical fixation by fibrin glue-assisted secondary posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in a case of surgical aphakia. Advantages of vertical fixation are discussed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ladi JS,Shah NA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an anterior megalophthalmos case with decreased corneal thickness and show the findings using Scheimpflug imaging. A 25-year-old male was diagnosed with anterior megalophthalmos. In both eyes, enlarged corneal length was measured. Beside a comparatively good visual acuity, a thin but clear cornea, a fairly d...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Nemeth G,Hassan Z,Berta A,Modis L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the management outcomes amongst various treatment modalities for submacular hemorrhage (SMH) in Indian subjects. SETTINGS AND DESIGN:Retrospective, single-center study. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients presenting with SMH between 1999 and 2006 were included. Treatment modalities included: vitrectomy wit...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Rishi E,Gopal L,Rishi P,Sengupta S,Sharma T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old female patient complained of dimness in the central field of vision in the left eye after viewing an annular partial eclipse without adequate eye protection on 22 July 2009. Fundoscopy showed a wrinkled macular surface. Fundus autofluorescence study revealed well-demarcated hyperautofluorescence at the f...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Li KH,Chen SN,Hwang JF,Lin CJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the year 2000, the amount written about the economics of blindness and visual impairment has increased substantially. In some cases, the studies listed under this heading are calculations of the costs related to vision impairment and blindness at a national or global level; in other cases the studies examine the...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Frick KD

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of organizations have employed a consultative process with the vision community to engage relevant parties in identifying needs and opportunities for vision research. The National Eye Institute in the US and the European Commission are currently undergoing consultation to develop priorities for vision researc...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： McCarty CA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) have added a new dimension in the diagnosis and management of ocular and orbital diseases. Although CT is more widely used, MRI is the modality of choice in select conditions and can be complimentary to CT in certain situations. The diagnostic yield is ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Simha A,Irodi A,David S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An observational case report of electrophysiological abnormalities in a patient with anisomyopic amblyopia as a result of unilateral extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers (MNFs) is illustrated. The electrophysiological readings revealed an abnormal pattern electroretinogram (PERG) but normal full-field electroreti...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Tay SA,Sanjay S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to report the functional and cosmetic outcome of single stage surgical procedure for correction of the classic components of Blepharophimosis syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report a retrospective case file review of 11 patients with Blepharophimosis syndrome operated between J...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Bhattacharjee K,Bhattacharjee H,Kuri G,Shah ZT,Deori N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasitic infestations of the eye have been reported since centuries, affecting various parts of the eye. Some are subtle, coexisting with vision, while many others damage and destroy, in part or totally, the gift of sight. This report describes a patient with live subconjunctival dipetalonema infestation of the right...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： John M,Mathew SM,Sebastian V,Biswas J,Raman M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of unilateral conjunctival ulcer due to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection in an immunocompetent individual. A 44-year-old male presented with complaints of pain and yellowish discharge in the right eye for one week. Patient underwent complete ophthalmic evaluation and relevant laboratory investig...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Mahendradas P,Avadhani K,Anandula V,Shetty R

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the indications, risk factors, postoperative course, and long-term survival of corneal transplants done for optical purposes. DESIGN:Retrospective case series. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data were obtained by reviewing the records of 181 patients operated at our institute (H.V. Desai Eye Hospital) between Oct...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Joshi SA,Jagdale SS,More PD,Deshpande M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 20-year-old patient, diagnosed with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy, developed corneal edema for which he underwent Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty with a stromal rim (DMEK-S) in the right eye. No intra- or postoperative complications were noted. At the last follow-up 2 years and 9 months after t...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Studeny P,Jirsova K,Kuchynka P,Liskova P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the management outcomes of diplopia in patients with blowout fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data for 39 patients with diplopia due to orbital blowout fracture were analyzed retrospectively. The inferior wall alone was involved in 22 (56.4%) patients, medial wall alone was involved in 14 (35.8%) pati...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ceylan OM,Uysal Y,Mutlu FM,Tuncer K,Altinsoy HI

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbito-cranial foreign bodies present a treacherous situation that can escape detection. The only evidence of these foreign bodies may be the entry wound in the form of a small lid laceration. A two-year-old boy presented with right upper lid laceration following a fall two hours back. Analysis of the fluid around the...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shah AD,Decock C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical features, prevalence, role of surgical intervention and the visual prognosis of macular holes (MH) in patients with Behcet's disease (BD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective study of patients with BD and MH from January 1998 to November 2008. RESULTS:Out of 159 patients, 21 eyes...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Al-Dhibi H,Abouammoh M,Al-Harthi E,Al-Gaeed A,Larsson J,Abboud E,Chaudhry I

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anterior segment infiltration in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) presenting as hypopyon uveitis is very rare. We report this case as an uncommon presentation in a patient on remission after bone marrow transplant for AML. In addition to the hypopyon, the patient presented with "red eye" caused by ocular surface disease d...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Hegde SP,Ursekar AT,Chitale AA

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:There are few reports on the management of extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue type (MALT), which are based on the experience of a single institution, as opposed to large multicenter randomized trials. AIM:The aim of this study was to report on the clinical experience ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Lim SH,Kang M,Son J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual presentation of a case of Axenfeld-Rieger (A-R) syndrome. A 14-year-old male presented with gradual dimness of vision for 1 year and redness of left eye for 3 days. The patient had megalocornea with Haab's striae in the right eye and posterior embryotoxon in both the eyes. In the left eye, there w...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Parikh RS,Parikh SR,Debashish B,Harsha BL,Thomas R

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Pupil cycle time (PCT) has been widely used for examination of ocular diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN). AIMS:The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the difference of contrast sensitivity according to PCT results, and the secondary aim was to determine the factors associated with PCT difference for ty...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Lee H,Kim Y,Park J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen years after scleral buckle surgery with a hydrogel episcleral exoplant, a 43-year-old woman presented with progressive binocular diplopia, ptosis, and an expanding mass in her upper eyelid. She underwent surgical removal of the hydrogel exoplant through an anterior approach. The exoplant proved to be friable, ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shah CP,Garg SJ,Penne RB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advancements in physics, computers, and imaging science in the last century have seen neuro-imaging evolving from a plain X-ray to computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging scans, noninvasive angiography, and special sequences such as fat suppression, fluid attenuation recovery and diffusion-weighted imaging. A ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Gandhi RA,Nair AG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dye-assisted internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling and gas tamponade is the surgery of choice for idiopathic macular holes. Indocyanine green and trypan blue have been extensively used to stain the ILM. However, the retinal toxicity of indocyanine green and non-uniform staining with trypan blue has necessitated dev...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Naithani P,Vashisht N,Khanduja S,Sinha S,Garg S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to study the incidence and risk factors for an early rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and to correlate its impact on visual outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a longitudinal prospective study. IOP and ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Sharma YR,Pruthi A,Azad RV,Kumar A,Mannan R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the effectiveness of diode laser trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in nine patients having raised IOP following use of silicone oil (SO) for retinal detachment (RD) surgery in a retrospective observational case series. Diode laser TSCPC was applied at a power settin...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Gangwani R,Liu DT,Congdon N,Lam PT,Lee VY,Yuen NS,Lam DS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of retinal ganglion cells and their axons. Recent evidence suggests that intraocular pressure (IOP) is only one of the many risk factors for this disease. Current treatment options for this disease have been limited to the reduction of IOP; however, it is c...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Vasudevan SK,Gupta V,Crowston JG

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As all developed countries are struggling with health care costs growing too large and too fast, the current performance and overburden of glaucoma services demand a reappraisal of current management strategies. The performance of the glaucoma care in western countries offers several opportunities to improve the simul...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Tuulonen A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma care is more an art than science. The introduction of several new classes of glaucoma medications and the completion of many large randomized clinical trials have not changed this fact. While we now have better choices when initiating glaucoma therapy relative to our predecessors, the principles of glaucoma t...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Singh K,Shrivastava A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stimuli-sensitive hydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic, polymeric networks capable of imbibing large amounts of water or biological fluids on stimulation, such as pH, temperature and ionic change. AIM:To develop hydrogels that are sensitive to stimuli, i.e. pH, in the cul-de-sac of the eye for provi...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Singh V,Bushetti SS,Appala R,Shareef A,Imam SS,Singh M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare instance of favorable outcome in orbital apex syndrome secondary to herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patient. The patient complained of pain and decrease in vision in one eye (20/640) for 2 weeks accompanied with swelling, inability to open eye, and ras...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Saxena R,Phuljhele S,Aalok L,Sinha A,Menon V,Sharma P,Mohan A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to investigate the levels of aqueous vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in diabetic patient groups in comparison to normal subjects, and to correlate elevated VEGF with the severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Aqueous samples were obtained from 78 eyes of 74 patie...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Selim KM,Sahan D,Muhittin T,Osman C,Mustafa O

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinoblastoma is a rare malignancy of the retina seen exclusively in children. It is known to cause rapid growth inside the eye and hence treatment should be started as soon as it is diagnosed. We report a case in a five-day-old infant in whom treatment (chemotherapy) was delayed by a month due to high bilirubin leve...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shah PK,Narendran V,Kalpana N

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) control, visual prognosis and complications following manual small incision cataract surgery among eyes with phacomorphic glaucoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective, non-randomized interventional consecutive case series included all patients with phacomorphic glaucoma ...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ramakrishanan R,Maheshwari D,Kader MA,Singh R,Pawar N,Bharathi MJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 55-year-old man with unusually dense, unilateral central posterior capsule pigmentation associated with the characteristic clinical features of pigment dispersion syndrome, including a Krukenberg's spindle and dense trabecular pigmentation in both eyes. A history of an old blunt ocular trauma probably caus...

journal_title：Indian journal of ophthalmology

authors： Al-Mezaine HS

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00