abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Optical coherence tomography (OCT) aids in the diagnosis and long-term monitoring of various ocular diseases, including glaucoma. Initially, the retinal nerve fiber layer was the only OCT structural parameter used in glaucoma. Subsequent research has resulted in more retinal and optic nerve head param...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Mwanza JC,Budenz DL

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to discuss current controversies surrounding the proposed treatments for traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) and review recent evidence from the literature relating to these therapeutic options. RECENT FINDINGS:No recent randomized controlled trials investigating surgical or...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Chaon BC,Lee MS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic process that can cause significant orbital disease. It can affect both sexes and all ages, with irreversible consequences if left untreated. Diagnosis is currently based upon a combination of clinical and imaging evidence of tissue swelling or mass, serum e...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Glass LR,Freitag SK

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the economic history of refractive surgery and the decline of laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the USA, and the emergence of refractive cataract surgery as an area of growth. RECENT FINDINGS:Since it peaked in 2007 at 1.4 million procedures per year, LASIK has dec...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Corcoran KJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is understood to be a highly prevalent, chronic progressive disease and the leading cause of dry eye. All available published peer-reviewed results of the novel vectored thermal pulsation therapy for patients with MGD are investigated. RECENT FINDINGS:The PubMed and ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Blackie CA,Carlson AN,Korb DR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiation retinopathy remains a devastating cause of visual morbidity in patients undergoing radiation for globe, orbit, and head and neck malignancies. This review discusses the recent efforts of several authors to treat radiation retinopathy once it has developed and efforts to prevent its developme...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Reichstein D

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current concepts and future directions of corneal cross-linking (CXL) as a treatment for keratoconus, ectasia after refractive surgery and infectious keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Several important laboratory and clinical studies have established the safety and success of corneal cross-linking...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Khandelwal SS,Randleman JB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cataract surgery is known to lead to some degree of corneal endothelial cell loss (ECL). The purpose of this review is to describe how recent technological advancements such as femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) affect corneal endothelium during cataract surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:It h...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ho JW,Afshari NA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The objective of this review is to evaluate the result of cataract surgery in patients continuing antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The number of elderly patients using anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment in prevention of venous thromboembolism has significantly increa...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Grzybowski A,Ascaso FJ,Kupidura-Majewski K,Packer M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Birdshot chorioretinopathy remains incompletely understood, but new insights into its pathogenesis have been reported recently, and treatment and monitoring options have also expanded. Central visual acuity may remain good until the late stages of the disease, but loss of visual field and peripheral r...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shao EH,Menezo V,Taylor SR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To update the knowledge on the risk factors and treatment options for choroidal neovascular membrane due to ocular histoplasmosis and to provide a treatment algorithm. RECENT FINDINGS:Smoking has been shown to be a strong risk factor in the development of choroidal neovascularization. Alleles that ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Thuruthumaly C,Yee DC,Rao PK

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the risks, benefits and value of genetic testing for ocular genetic disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Testing for ocular genetics diseases is becoming more available and successful gene therapy is being reported. Clinicians must prepare for this trend by considering diagnostic genetic testing for t...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Zanolli MT,Khetan V,Dotan G,Pizzi L,Levin AV

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of retinoblastoma is complex and involves strategically chosen methods of enucleation, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, laser photocoagulation, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy. Chemotherapy has become the most common eye-sparing modality. There are four routes of delivery of chemotherapy for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Lally SE,Leahey AM,Jabbour PM,Caywood EH,Schwendeman R,Shields JA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Asians make up the world's largest ethnic group, and the eyelid is one of the most prominent features of the face, regardless of race. Recent advances in Asian eyelid research have improved the understanding of its unique anatomy and, more importantly, highlighted differences surgeons should be aware ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Saonanon P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe trends in corneal transplantation surgery, including indications for surgery, evolution of lamellar keratoplasty, current surgical techniques, and future directions. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past decade, anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty have begun to supplant penetrating kerat...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ple-Plakon PA,Shtein RM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Many causes of toxic optic neuropathy have been described to date and novel causes of toxicity are continuously being added to the current literature. The pathophysiological basis for the toxicity or a direct causal relationship is yet to be determined for many of these agents. This review highlights ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Altiparmak UE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Review the current management for pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction and congenital dacryocele. RECENT FINDINGS:Early probing in the office, and probing beyond 1 year of age in a facility with general anesthesia are equally effective. Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is associated with a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schnall BM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We aim to give a systematic approach on how to assess the cause of a patient's abnormal head posture (AHP). RECENT FINDINGS:Over the decades, many important clinical observers and teachers have described diagnostic techniques for patients with AHP. Recently, Wong has added a new set of office-based d...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Halachmi-Eyal O,Kowal L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Topography-guided laser refractive surgery regularizes the front corneal surface irregularities to achieve the desired refractive outcome. This is particularly applicable in highly aberrated corneas, where wavefront aberrometry is often not possible. This article aims to review the recently published ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Holland S,Lin DT,Tan JC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the most recent literature regarding the long-term use (≥52 weeks of follow-up) of antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD). RECENT FINDINGS:Intravitreal ranibizumab has been demonstrated to provide outstanding vision ou...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Scott AW,Bressler SB

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of choroidal melanoma offers an opportunity to determine the prognosis for metastasis and provide tissue resources for further study to develop molecular-based targeted therapies. Patients increasingly desire as much information as possible about their cancer so that they...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： McCannel TA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Update on controversies in the surgical management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. RECENT FINDINGS:There are multiple new reports regarding the development and management of retinal detachment. Current use of oral fluoroquinolones may be associated with onset of retinal detachment, although the...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Schwartz SG,Flynn HW Jr,Mieler WF

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on clinical and experimental literature for ocular surface effects of glaucoma therapy and to provide practical guidelines for ophthalmologists treating glaucoma patients with ocular surface disease (OSD). RECENT FINDINGS:Preservatives, notably benzalkonium chloride (BAK), contin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Anwar Z,Wellik SR,Galor A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the concept and measurement of health literacy, with a focus on the care of patients with glaucoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Nearly one-fourth of adults in the USA lack the skills needed to fully comprehend and act on verbal or written information in the healthcare environment. This prob...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Muir KW,Christensen L,Bosworth HB

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The phaco machine is frequently overlooked as the crucial surgical instrument it is. Understanding how to set parameters is initiated by understanding fundamental concepts of machine function. RECENT FINDINGS:This study analyses the critical concepts of partial occlusion phaco, occlusion phaco and pu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Fishkind WJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent developments in the diagnosis and management of sickle cell ocular manifestations are reviewed to enable the clinician to better manage the ophthalmic care of these patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Research over the past year has focused upon systemic and ocular clues to the presence of sickle cell r...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lim JI

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Molecular genetics is revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of inherited eye diseases. The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in an effort to facilitate future basic and clinical research in inherited eye disease, created The National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Goetz KE,Reeves MJ,Tumminia SJ,Brooks BP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neonatal corneal opacification (NCO) describes the loss of corneal transparency at or soon after (<4 weeks) birth. Historically, the literature is strewn with terminology that has been at best misleading and at worst, a hindrance to selecting the appropriate treatment plan for, accurate genotype-pheno...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Nischal KK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review idiopathic orbital inflammation, with particular reference to the evolving entity of ocular adnexal immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Emerging evidence suggests that sclerosing idiopathic orbital inflammation can be an IgG4-related disease and discovery of this link has furt...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Berry-Brincat A,Rose GE

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Corneal collagen cross-linking has recently emerged as a novel approach for management of ectasia. This article reviews the literature published in the past 3 years about the expanding spectrum of cross-linking as a therapeutic modality and its complications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have confi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Suri K,Hammersmith KM,Nagra PK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A significant recent advancement in the treatment of neovascularization of the anterior segment of the eye is the development of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapeutic agents.We present a review of the current knowledge on anti-VEGF therapy with bevacizumab for anterior segment...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bahar I,Yeung SN,Sella R,Slomovic A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We assess the studies on vector systems for delivery of transgenes to the cornea that have been published over the last year and summarize new work on the identification of specific transgenes for corneal diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Adeno-associated viral vectors are increasingly being successfully app...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Williams KA,Klebe S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As Reese first described the vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome in 1970, the knowledge base about the disease has been changing over time due to the advent of the high-definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT). The aim of this article was to present the current information on the pathophysio...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bottós JM,Elizalde J,Rodrigues EB,Maia M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and recent developments in the diagnosis and management of postcataract surgery inflammation. RECENT FINDINGS:In patients with pre-existing uveitis, control of inflammation with topical and/or systemic therapy for 3 months preoperatively continues to be imp...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Taravati P,Lam DL,Leveque T,Van Gelder RN

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent data on the effects of smoking on ocular health. RECENT FINDINGS:Smoking has been associated with a myriad of negative ocular health effects including age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and cataract. Most recently, several papers have demonstrated a connection between smoking an...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Galor A,Lee DJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The introduction of hydrogel socket and orbital expanders has modified the approach towards the rehabilitation of congenital anophthalmia. This study highlights the most recent advances for the treatment of congenital anophthalmia based on personal experience and the review of recent literature. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Quaranta-Leoni FM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Greater understanding of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) has changed initial beliefs that CSCR is a benign condition affecting young men with almost complete resolution. CSCR has a spectrum of presentations with more diffuse retinal dysfunction and variations between races. CSCR can affect old...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ross A,Ross AH,Mohamed Q

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The concept of neuroprotective therapy for glaucoma is that damage to retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) may be prevented by intervening in neuronal death pathways. This review focuses on strategies for neuroprotection and summarizes preclinical studies that have investigated potential agents over the last...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Danesh-Meyer HV

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the previous year's literature related to prevalence of blindness in general, blindness due to cataract, cataract surgical coverage (CSC) and cataract surgical rates (CSRs). RECENT FINDINGS:Cataracts are the major cause of blindness and visual impairment in developing countries and contribu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rao GN,Khanna R,Payal A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the recent literature of the impact of cataract surgery from the patient's perspective, with a focus on second-generation patient reported outcome (PRO) measures that used Rasch analysis to explore their data. RECENT FINDINGS:Irrespective of the instrument utilized, the overrid...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lamoureux EL,Fenwick E,Pesudovs K,Tan D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00