abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mitomycin-C is an antimetabolite that has seen increased use in ophthalmology over the past several decades. From glaucoma surgery to the management of various corneal disorders, mitomycin-C seems to be a viable tool in the management of scar and haze formation. RECENT FINDINGS:With the constant evol...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lacayo GO 3rd,Majmudar PA

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Optical coherence tomography has assumed an important role in the management of numerous ocular conditions. With regard to ocular oncology, optical coherence tomography can illustrate retinal changes overlying choroidal tumors. Some of these features include photoreceptor loss, intraretinal edema, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Materin MA,Shields JA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Glaucoma has a disproportionate prevalence among specific ethnic groups. Therefore, the issue of 'race' and glaucoma has been the focus of much discussion. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the literature regarding the prevalence, management, and outcome of glaucoma among different...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wadhwa SD,Higginbotham EJ

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although lens surgery for high myopia has a long History, it has been extremely controversial. Colin's study of 1999 indicated a much higher than expected rate of retinal detachment. The purpose of this review is to reassess the place of refractive lens exchange in high myopia in the light of more rec...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Packard R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the ocular findings of patients with West Nile Virus. RECENT FINDINGS:Ocular findings have included multifocal choroiditis, vitritis, intraretinal hemorrhages, iritis, keratic precipitates, optic neuritis, branch retinal artery occlusions, and chorioretinal scarring in a case of intrauterin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bakri SJ,Kaiser PK

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe recent advances in clinical features, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities for lymphoproliferative diseases affecting the ocular adnexa. RECENT FINDINGS:A close relationship of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with long-term use of aspirin and nonaspirin nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs has ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tovilla-Canales JL,Tovilla y Pomar JL,Ceron JR

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to examine current trends in vision screening for children. RECENT FINDINGS:Literature within the past year regarding children's vision screening has been dominated by clinical validation studies of autorefractors or photoscreeners that allow the detection of amblyogenic...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kerr NC,Arnold RW

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the latest theories in understanding wound healing, primarily as it pertains to refractive surgery but also, briefly, incisional surgery and nonsurgical corneal conditions (iatrogenic injury and noninfectious corneal ulcers). RECENT FINDINGS:Corneal wound healing involves transformation of fibroblas...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Kuo IC

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review how to critically appraise a research article pertaining to changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) related to interventions for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RECENT FINDINGS:We searched PubMed using a strategy that combined the text-words, "macular degeneration" and "qu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sharma S,Oliver-Fernandez A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes factors for progression in the Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial (EMGT), including the effect of treatment. EMGT randomized patients with early glaucoma either to argon laser trabeculoplasty plus betaxolol (n = 129) or to no immediate treatment (n = 126) and followed them every 3 mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Leske MC,Heijl A,Hyman L,Bengtsson B,Komaroff E

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A variety of options exist for perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative medications in cataract surgery. This article reviews some of the more timely literature on "controversial" subjects in this area. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent literature may support the rationale for intracameral vancomycin at...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tipperman R

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Horner syndrome refers to the constellation of signs resulting from the interruption of sympathetic innervation to the eye and ocular adnexae. Classically, the clinical findings include a triad of ipsilateral blepharoptosis, pupillary miosis, and facial anhidrosis. The history, additional clinical examination features...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Walton KA,Buono LM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recent literature was reviewed to analyze the developments in the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and immunology of this group of paraneoplastic syndromes. Clinical features and pathologic findings are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS:The mechanism of cell death in cancer-associated retinopathy appears to oc...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ling CP,Pavesio C

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chemodenervation has evolved greatly over the past 30 years since botulinum toxin was first introduced as a therapeutic injection for managing strabismus. RECENT FINDINGS:Botulinum toxins are now accepted as a first-line treatment for patients suffering from spasms secondary to facial dystonias. Thes...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Harrison AR

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several different laser types are available on the market for the practitioner to use in refractive surgery. Each laser type has certain parameters that the surgeon must understand to obtain the best refractive outcomes. Studies published in peer-reviewed literature between February 2002 and March 2003 show that refra...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hardten DR,Hauswirth SG

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serpiginous choroiditis is a bilateral, inflammatory condition of the inner choroid and overlying retinal pigment epithelium with a distinctive retinal distribution. Although rare, serpiginous choroiditis deserves attention because it can lead to permanent loss of vision due to foveal involvement by inflammation or ch...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Akpek EK,Ilhan-Sarac O

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reasons for having combined glaucoma and corneal transplant surgery are myriad. Patients with corneal transplants have a high frequency of developing secondary glaucoma. Patients with preexisting glaucoma have even higher risk for developing glaucoma refractory to medical management after penetrating keratoplasty....

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Lee RK,Fantes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the number and types of keratorefractive procedures increase and as the baby boomer population moves into the "cataractous decades," the number of patients requiring cataract surgery following refractive surgery grows larger each year. While technological advances in surgical instrumentation and intraocular lens (I...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Hamilton DR,Hardten DR

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute demyelinating optic neuritis associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of inflammation of the optic nerve. The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial (ONTT) has provided important clinical data on the use of corticosteroids, and demonstrated that patients with characteristic inflammatory lesions w...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Foroozan R,Buono LM,Savino PJ,Sergott RC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Removal of the eye may be necessary after severe ocular trauma, to control pain in a blind eye, to treat some intraocular malignancies, in endophthalmitis unresponsive to medical therapy, and for cosmetic improvement of a disfigured eye. The choice of procedure to accomplish this is best made by an informed patient. E...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Migliori ME

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern molecular genetics has had a profound effect on our understanding of corneal dystrophies. Mutations in the BIGH3 gene are responsible for four autosomal dominant corneal dystrophies. The mutation spectrum reveals the phenotypically diverse possibilities stemming from mutations of a single gene. Dystrophies have...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Siddiqui N,Afshari NA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) enjoys a high success rate, postoperative residual or induced astigmatism may limit uncorrected visual acuity and cause starbursts and glare at night. Irregular astigmatism can also cause loss of best-corrected visual acuity, monocular diplopia, and ghosting of images. Ast...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Wu HK

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection and treatment of choroidal melanoma early in its natural course is critical to providing the patient with the best prognosis. Patients with small choroidal melanoma (< 4 mm thickness) develop metastasis in 16% of cases at 5 years follow up, whereas those with medium choroidal melanoma (4-8 mm thickness) ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Shields CL,Shields JA

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strabismus surgery may restore limited binocular function and improve cosmesis in patients with paralytic strabismus. Evaluation of the amount of residual function of the affected extraocular muscles is essential to determine which surgical procedure will yield the best results. Standard muscle resection techniques ar...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Phillips PH

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past year, many papers described new surgical approaches to correct extraocular muscles paralysis. New advances have been made in the knowledge of ptosis and superior oblique muscle myochymia. Moreover, the author reports sensory problems concerning subjective cyclorotation and binocularity that arise with ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bellusci C

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human amniotic membrane (AM) is composed of three layers: a single epithelial layer, a thick basement membrane, and an avascular stroma. Amniotic membrane has anti-adhesive properties and is felt to promote epithelialization and decrease inflammation, neovascularization, and fibrosis. Amniotic membrane transplantation...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Sippel KC,Ma JJ,Foster CS

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding condition that afflicts preterm infants in the neonatal period. Although advances in scleral buckling and vitrectomy techniques offer hope for those infants suffering from stage 4 or 5 ROP, prevention of progression to these stages offers the most promise for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Banach MJ,Berinstein DM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcleral suturing of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) was developed to extend the benefits of IOL visual rehabilitation to eyes lacking capsular support and to avoid the complications of closed loop interior chamber IOLs. Although most frequently implanted after complicated cataract surgery or penetratin...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Johnston RL,Charteris DG

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas intraocular pressure is considered a major risk factor in glaucoma, growing evidence now indicates that ocular ischemia plays a major role too. By virtue of this and because many existing medications are able to interact with vasculature, altering ocular blood flow, it is essential that current and future medi...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Harris A,Jonescu-Cuypers CP

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of cataract in glaucoma patients has been continuously changing over the past decade. Extracapsular cataract extraction has been replaced by small-incision phacoemulsification with foldable lenses, and in glaucoma surgery, adjunctive antifibrotic therapy based on risk factors for failure has become stan...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Storr-Paulsen A,Bernth-Petersen P

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sjögren syndrome is a chronic systemic disease characterized by polyglandular tissue destruction leading to keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and xerostomia. Patients with primary Sjögren syndrome show evidence of KCS and xerostomia, whereas patients with secondary Sjögren syndrome suffer from KCS, xerostomia, and an a...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Tabbara KF,Vera-Cristo CL

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a liberal definition of corneal irregularity, modern videokeratoscopy may define approximately 40% of normal corneas with a toric refractive error as possessing primary irregular astigmatism. The causes of secondary forms of irregular astigmatism include corneal surgery, trauma, dystrophies, and infections. Inte...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Goggin M,Alpins N,Schmid LM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macular translocation is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that involves the deliberate detachment of the retina with subsequent repositioning of the macula to a new location relative to the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. By moving the fovea away from abnormal pigment epithelium and/or choroid and...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Vander JF

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid syndrome includes elevation of either the lupus anticoagulant titer or the anticardiolipin antibody titer on two occasions, separated by 6 weeks in a patient with an episode of thrombosis. The eye is involved frequently in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome. Patients with retinal vascular disease...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Bolling JP,Brown GC

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of ocular imaging devices has progressed rapidly during the past 10 years. Ultrasound biomicroscopy has revolutionized the evaluation of the anterior segment of the eye. The qualitative information gathered using this technology has contributed to our understanding of the pathophysiology of angle-closu...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Ishikawa H,Liebmann JM,Ritch R

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystoid macular edema (CME) remains a troublesome problem after cataract surgery and other types of ocular surgical procedures. It is recognized as the most frequent cause of decreased vision in patients following cataract surgery. Although the disease was first described more than 40 years ago, its cause is unclear, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Rossetti L,Autelitano A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular occlusions of the retina and choroid can cause severe visual loss. These occlusions can occur as a result of systemic disease or after surgery. In most cases, the retinal appearance provides evidence of ischemia as the cause of visual loss. On occasion, however, clinical examination shows no objective signs o...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Zacks DN,Rizzo JF

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular manifestations of systemic malignancy are important for both the ophthalmologist and the internist to recognize because they may precede the diagnosis of cancer. This review of the current literature discusses the clinical manifestations, etiology, and potential therapeutic interventions for a group of visual p...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Solomon SD,Smith JH,O'Brien J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past year, as in recent years, most of the research on the development of refraction has focused on the following: 1) mechanisms whereby the eye can maintain coordinated growth to achieve emmetropia and 2) disruptions of emmetropization resulting in myopia or hyperopia. Preterm children and those with Down synd...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Gwiazda J,Thorn F

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of Graves ophthalmopathy includes treatment of globe malposition (exophthalmos), strabismus, and eyelid abnormalities. The various techniques used continue to be refined and are detailed in this review. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in ophthalmology

authors： Meyer DR

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00