abstract：:We treated three eyes with marked buphthalmos and congenitally opaque corneas with cyclocryotherapy, one application in one eye and two applications in two eyes. The size of the eyes became rapidly smaller during the first two weeks postoperatively. Thereafter, corneal transplantation improved vision in each eye. ...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Frucht-Pery J,Feldman ST,Brown SI

更新日期：1989-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A graft of hard palate mucosa is a satisfactory substitute for the posterior lamella of tarsus and conjunctiva in eyelid reconstruction. The graft may be harvested after administration of local anesthesia in adults, provides structural support as well as a mucosal surface, and contracts minimally. The palatal donor si...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Bartley GB,Kay PP

更新日期：1989-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the behavior of intraocular pressure in glaucoma suspects randomly selected to receive either topical timolol or no treatment over the course of a long-term prospective follow-up study. All patients who after six years of follow-up showed no localized field defects or disk changes, or whose pressures were n...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Chauhan BC,Drance SM,Douglas GR

更新日期：1989-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied two cases of bilateral visual loss secondary to an optic neuropathy in patients with cryptococcal meningitis. In both cases a history of visual loss after the onset of an episode of cryptococcal meningitis was elicited. Visual fields were consistent with optic nerve disease. The patients' visual loss appear...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Lipson BK,Freeman WR,Beniz J,Goldbaum MH,Hesselink JR,Weinreb RN,Sadun AA

更新日期：1989-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied four patients with HIV-associated optic neuropathies. One had syphilitic optic perineuritis, which responded promptly and completely to penicillin therapy. The second had cytomegalovirus papillitis and visual acuity subsequently deteriorated to no light perception. The third showed varicella zoster optic ne...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Winward KE,Hamed LM,Glaser JS

更新日期：1989-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Because determination of the differential light threshold of a visual field is a psychophysiologic test, the results can be subject to variation. This scatter measured during a single examination is usually called the short-term fluctuation. Increases of the short-term fluctuation were thought to occur primarily in ab...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Haefliger IO,Flammer J

更新日期：1989-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A central retinal artery occlusion occurred in the left eye of a 25-year-old woman with migraine and bilateral intrapapillary drusen. An extensive investigation failed to establish the presence of any systemic disease or vasculopathy. Eight years later she had a central retinal artery occlusion in her right eye. Optic...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Newman NJ,Lessell S,Brandt EM

更新日期：1989-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Using immunohistochemical techniques, we studied ligneous conjunctival lesions from two patients. A significant immune reaction was detected that was characterized by activated T lymphocytes and focal accumulation of plasma cells and B lymphocytes. Immunofluorescent studies demonstrated that IgG was a prominent compon...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Holland EJ,Chan CC,Kuwabara T,Palestine AG,Rowsey JJ,Nussenblatt RB

更新日期：1989-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral secondary acute closed-angle glaucoma was associated with a ciliochoroidal detachment in two patients. One patient, aged 17 years, had an orbital arteriovenous fistula. The other patient, aged 73 years, had a dural arteriovenous fistula that originated from branches of the right internal maxillary artery. I...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Fourman S

更新日期：1989-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To study further the transient increase in trabecular cell division within the first two days after laser trabeculoplasty in human corneoscleral explant organ cultures, we used a pulse-chase protocol in which immediately after laser treatment 3H-thymidine was added to the culture medium for 48 hours (the pulse period)...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Acott TS,Samples JR,Bradley JM,Bacon DR,Bylsma SS,Van Buskirk EM

更新日期：1989-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients had paresis of the trochlear nerve contralateral to the site of lesions in the brainstem. Both patients had ipsilateral blepharoptosis and miosis suggesting oculosympathetic paresis from involvement of the descending sympathetic tract, adjacent to the fourth cranial nerve nucleus and its fascicles, in the...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Guy J,Day AL,Mickle JP,Schatz NJ

更新日期：1989-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In a retrospective review from 1972 through 1987 of patients with microbial keratitis, fungal infection occurred in four (4%) of 90 cosmetic or aphakic contact lens wearers and in four (27%) of 15 patients using a therapeutic soft contact lens. Predisposing factors included improper lens care by the refractive lens we...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Wilhelmus KR,Robinson NM,Font RA,Hamill MB,Jones DB

更新日期：1988-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A brother and sister, born to consanguineous parents, had pigmentary retinopathy in a pericentral distribution. The retinopathy was noted in infancy when the siblings were examined for strabismus. The optic disks, maculae, and retinal vessels were normal. There was mild reduction in amplitude of both scotopic and phot...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Traboulsi EI,O'Neill JF,Maumenee IH

更新日期：1988-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients with retinal detachment associated with the acute retinal necrosis syndrome were treated by the combination of vitrectomy, gas injection, and laser photocoagulation. The retinas were successfully reattached in each patient with one operation. Five of the patients achieved a visual acuity of 20/200 or bett...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Blumenkranz M,Clarkson J,Culbertson WW,Flynn HW,Lewis ML,Young GA

更新日期：1988-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We recorded visual-evoked cortical potentials before and after pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal liquid silicone filling in 30 patients (30 eyes) with complicated retinal detachments without vascular eye disease or glaucoma. The flash- and flicker-evoked cortical potentials increased in amplitude in all cases. Of...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Kellner U,Lucke K,Foerster MH

更新日期：1988-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed 81 patients in four groups (normal, low- and high-risk ocular hypertension, and early glaucoma) with the standard Octopus G1 central visual field program in addition to two quantitative programs, PFN (peripheral field-nasal) and PFT (peripheral field-temporal), designed for this study to test the nasal and...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Seamone C,LeBlanc R,Rubillowicz M,Mann C,Orr A

更新日期：1988-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied accommodation and vergence eye movements in a patient with a left middle cerebral artery embolism. Accommodation was monitored by an infrared optometer with the accommodative target being controlled by a microcomputer. Computed tomography showed low-density areas in the left cortex, with intact brainstem. T...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ohtsuka K,Maekawa H,Takeda M,Uede N,Chiba S

更新日期：1988-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients had peripheral to midperipheral pale yellow retinal exudates typical of acute retinal necrosis syndrome but which extended gradually to the posterior pole and remained isolated without becoming confluent. These exudates resulted in localized retinochoroidal degeneration without retinal detachment, in cont...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Matsuo T,Nakayama T,Koyama T,Koyama M,Matsuo N

更新日期：1988-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We used monoclonal antibodies against specific T cell, B cell, and macrophage antigens to detect immune system cells in the vitreous gel of retinitis pigmentosa patients. Vitreous samples were obtained by biopsy from three patients and by dissection from eight postmortem donor eyes. All samples contained CD4, T helper...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Newsome DA,Michels RG

更新日期：1988-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the influence of a racial match or mismatch between the corneal donor and recipient on the risk of endothelial rejection and subsequent graft failure in 998 corneal transplant recipients. Actuarial survival analysis showed no significant difference in the cumulative risk of endothelial rejection betwee...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Musch DC,Meyer RF,Sugar A,Soong HK

更新日期：1988-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the ultrastructural characteristics of 23 vascularized preretinal membranes removed from 22 eyes during pars plana vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Traction detachment of the macula was the most frequent reason for surgery (15 of 22 eyes), followed by nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage (seven...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Williams JM Sr,de Juan E Jr,Machemer R

更新日期：1988-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two fine needle (30 gauge) aspirations were performed in eyes enucleated for the clinical diagnosis of melanoma. Cytologic preparations were evaluated for adequacy of material, and needle tracts were evaluated for tumor implantation. A scleral marking method was used to identify all needle tracts. The number of...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Glasgow BJ,Brown HH,Zargoza AM,Foos RY

更新日期：1988-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We used peripheral retinal cryopexy to treat 20 eyes in 15 patients with subtotal vitreous hemorrhage secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. In 18 eyes, complete panretinal photocoagulation had been performed before the subtotal vitreous hemorrhage and the subsequent cryopexy. The length of follow-up average...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Ross WH,Gottner MJ

更新日期：1988-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied five cases of leukemia with invasion of the optic disk and optic nerve. Two patients had acute lymphoblastic leukemia and three had acute myelogenous leukemia. All patients received intrathecal injections of chemotherapeutic drugs including methotrexate, cytarabine, and prednisolone. Three patients underwen...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Nikaido H,Mishima H,Ono H,Choshi K,Dohy H

更新日期：1988-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated 30 eyes (24 patients) with angioid streaks and neovascular membranes using light coagulation. Of 30 eyes, 16 showed either ameliorated or unchanged visual acuity. Twelve of the remaining 14 eyes retained a visual acuity of 20/200 or better. In 11 patients, the fellow untreated eye showed central macular deg...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Gelisken O,Hendrikse F,Deutman AF

更新日期：1988-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed visual contrast sensitivity testing with Regan's low-contrast letter charts on 30 patients with optic neuropathies and good Snellen visual acuity. Results of this testing were compared with color vision and the presence of an afferent pupillary defect. Regan's low-contrast letter charts were found to be 9...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Drucker MD,Savino PJ,Sergott RC,Bosley TM,Schatz NJ,Kubilis PS

更新日期：1988-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the vitreous findings in 62 patients (62 eyes) with major branch retinal vein occlusion to determine whether vitreous examination was useful in predicting the development of retinal or disk neovascularization, or both. In 18 eyes with no or partial posterior vitreous detachment and large areas of capillary...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Kado M,Trempe CL

更新日期：1988-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied vitreous surgical techniques in the treatment of hemorrhagic and fibrous complications of choroidal neovascular membranes by removing subretinal scars or hemorrhage, or both, in four patients. The surgical goals were achieved in all patients. Visual acuity improved in three patients. The major complication ...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： de Juan E Jr,Machemer R

更新日期：1988-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the bilateral intraocular pressure lowering effect of long-term unilateral timolol maleate 0.5% in 30 patients in whom early primary open-angle glaucoma had recently been diagnosed. A significant intraocular pressure reduction was found in the untreated fellow eyes (21.9 mm Hg from 26.4 mm Hg at baseline) (...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Kwitko GM,Shin DH,Ahn BH,Hong YJ

更新日期：1987-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed 34 sets of optic disk photographs from 19 patients with glaucoma who had been followed up for ten years to evaluate changes in the position of the vasculature of the optic disks over time. Each photograph was analyzed by an image analyzer's edge-defining program for optic disk analysis and by three experie...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Varma R,Spaeth GL,Hanau C,Steinmann WC,Feldman RM

更新日期：1987-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared endothelial preservation of paired corneas by scanning electron microscopy after storage in McCarey-Kaufman medium for two or three days to 2.5% chondroitin sulfate (K-Sol) for seven or ten days. One cornea from each of ten pairs of eyes was placed in McCarey-Kaufman medium and the opposite cornea was plac...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Stein RM,Laibson PR

更新日期：1987-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We followed up 32 eyes of 32 patients with early glaucoma (22 with capsular glaucoma and ten with simple glaucoma) who received laser trabeculoplasty as a primary therapy. These eyes were compared with a matched control group of 32 eyes treated with medication initially. The success rate (intraocular pressure below 22...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Tuulonen A,Niva AK,Alanko HI

更新日期：1987-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients developed anisocoria as a result of third nerve palsies caused by intracranial lesions: two in the cavernous sinus and one in the mesencephalon. Pharmacologic testing using low concentration pilocarpine showed apparent preganglionic parasympathetic supersensitivity of the abnormal pupil. These findings ...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Slamovits TL,Miller NR,Burde RM

更新日期：1987-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined the serum angiotensin converting enzyme and lysozyme levels in 221 patients with uveitis and in 67 control subjects. Angiotensin converting enzyme and lysozyme levels were found to be age dependent. Of the 221 patients, 12 had sarcoidosis. In patients with uveitis who had an angiotensin converting enzyme...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Baarsma GS,La Hey E,Glasius E,de Vries J,Kijlstra A

更新日期：1987-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined two eyes from two noninsulin-dependent diabetic patients that developed vitreous hemorrhage secondary to retinal neovascularization after branch retinal arterial obstruction. Although there was no ophthalmoscopic evidence of diabetic retinopathy, diabetes mellitus may have predisposed the retinas to a neov...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Kraushar MF,Brown GC

更新日期：1987-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual loss secondary to vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment can occur in proliferative sickle retinopathy. Severe complications including a high incidence of anterior segment necrosis have been reported in both vitrectomy and scleral buckling operations in patients with this disease. We examined four patients w...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Morgan CM,D'Amico DJ

更新日期：1987-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Presumed accidental corneal exposure to Hibiclens (chlorhexidine 4% and detergent) in two patients resulted in severe and permanent corneal opacification. We investigated the corneal toxicity of Hibiclens by gross, biomicroscopic, and histopathologic studies of rabbit eyes exposed to Hibiclens for varying time interva...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Hamed LM,Ellis FD,Boudreault G,Wilson FM 2nd,Helveston EM

更新日期：1987-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the histories of three patients with sebaceous carcinoma (two of the eyelid and one of the caruncle) who had had their tumors excised by surgeons experienced in the Mohs' technique. In each patient the tumor was considered totally excised. In one patient, residual intraepithelial pagetoid sebaceous carcino...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Folberg R,Whitaker DC,Tse DT,Nerad JA

更新日期：1987-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated whether the rate of occurrence of glaucomatous disk damage in eyes with an optic disk hemorrhage differed from the rate of occurrence in control eyes. We compared 24 patients with a disk hemorrhage to 24 control patients, who had been matched for diagnosis, disk appearance, and visual fields. Cup volume a...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Tuulonen A,Takamoto T,Wu DC,Schwartz B

更新日期：1987-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Using correlative microscopy and plant lectins conjugated to fluorescent dyes, we studied two human corneal specimens obtained 66 and 70 months after radial keratotomy. In one case a second radial keratotomy had been performed 11 months before we obtained the corneal specimen, which allowed us to compare wounds 11 and...

journal_title：American journal of ophthalmology

authors： Binder PS,Nayak SK,Deg JK,Zavala EY,Sugar J

更新日期：1987-03-15 00:00:00