abstract：PURPOSE:The study was conducted to assess the central corneal thickness (CCT) of the healthy cornea with a recently developed noncontact specular microscope (EM-3000; Tomey) and compare the results with those measured with a contact specular microscope and an ultrasound pachymeter. Agreement between measurements taken ...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Módis L Jr,Szalai E,Németh G,Berta A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluate the functional and anatomic outcome after intravitreal ranibizumab treatment in patients with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) related to chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). METHODS:This is a small case series of 5 eyes with CNV associated with chronic CSC treated with intravitreal in...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Konstantinidis L,Mantel I,Zografos L,Ambresin A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Timely screening of premature babies is an important initial step in the management of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) as earlier treatment results in improved visual prognosis. Screening criteria for ROP currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics may not be applicable in developing countries....

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Başmak H,Niyaz L,Sahin A,Erol N,Gürsoy HH

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the in vivo confocal microscopy corneal findings in a patient treated with gold sodium thiomalate. METHODS:A woman with rheumatoid arthritis who had been treated with gold sodium thiomalate for 32 years came to our center for an ophthalmologic examination about 5 years ago. Besides visual acuity, t...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Paladini I,Menchini U,Mencucci R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the correlation between final visual acuity after successful anatomic macular hole repair and features on spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). METHODS:Retrospective review of charts of patients who underwent macular hole surgery. Data collection included pre- and postoperative best-c...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Chalam KV,Murthy RK,Gupta SK,Brar VS,Grover S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Good binocular potential has been a fundamental defining characteristic of acute acquired concomitant esotropia (AACE) type II. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the clinical features and surgical outcome in children with AACE type II who underwent repeated surgery for the sake of binocularity. METHOD...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Schöffler C,Sturm V

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A novel application of pulsed electronic speckle pattern interferometry (PulseESPI) techniques in important corneal elasticity measurements is presented in this pilot study. For laser-ablative procedures like laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, it has been found that elastic properties of the cornea have a r...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Gualini MM,Iqbal S,Sixt W,Khan WA,Zulfiqar K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of oral prednisolone on visual outcomes and complications of scleral buckling (SB) in phakic eyes with acute rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). METHODS:In a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial, patients with acute RRD underwent SB. The treatment group received 1 mg/kg ...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Dehghan MH,Ahmadieh H,Soheilian M,Azarmina M,Moradian S,Ramezani AR,Tavallal A,Naghibozakerin J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of recurrent cytomegalovirus (CMV) corneal endotheliitis after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS:Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) was performed in a 49-year-old man with bullous keratopathy. Pigmented keratic precipitates (KPs) were found in the corneal endothelium of the graft 13 days after surg...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Wang SC,Tsai IL,Lin HC,Kuo LL,Tsai CY,Liou SW

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate changes in anterior chamber morphology with the Pentacam anterior segment analyzer and gonioscopy after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in patients with primary angle closure glaucoma and narrow angle and to compare central corneal thickness measurements performed with Pentacam and ultrasound pachy...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： López-Caballero C,Puerto-Hernández B,Muñoz-Negrete FJ,Rebolleda G,Contreras I,Cabarga C,Corral A

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare disease of unknown etiology and pathogenesis, characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy. Diverse ocular manifestations were reported in association with PRS, including enophthalmos, lid retraction, blepharoptosis, restrictive strabismus, ocular motor nerve dysfunctio...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Nasser O,Greiner K,Amer R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The imaging quality provided by a piggyback integrated by a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) + a bifocal IOL of zero power and +3.75 diopters of addition is compared with the optics quality of a simple multifocal IOL of the same power and addition. METHODS:The imaging quality was evaluated by determining the m...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Artigas JM,Felipe A,Diaz-Llopis M,Garcia-Delpech S,Navea A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To asses visual quality after bilateral implantation of the Acri.LISA 366D intraocular lens (IOL) (Carl Zeiss Meditec) in patients with high and low-moderate myopia. METHODS:A total of 304 eyes of 152 patients had bilateral implantation of the Acri.LISA 366D IOL. The patients were divided into 2 groups: low-mo...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Fernandez-Vega L,Madrid-Costa D,Alfonso JF,Poo-Lopez A,Montes-Micò R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a rare presentation of pituitary apoplexy as unilateral abducens nerve palsy demonstrating the various presentations of the condition. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 48-year-old man presented with isolated right abducens nerve palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large pituitary macroadenoma...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Matti AI,Rudkin AK,Lee AW,Chen CS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the influence of recipient corneal pathology on the performance of the Pascal dynamic contour tonometer (PDCT) (Swiss Microtechnology AG) by comparing it to Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) in post-penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) eyes. METHODS:Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured in 40 post-PKP...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Papastergiou GI,Kozobolis V,Siganos DS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) segments are normally used in additive surgery to treat both corneal ectasia post laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis and keratoconus. The aim of this work was to develop an experimental animal model to induce wound healing in the deep stroma in corneas of hens. METHODS:PMMA seg...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Merayo-Lloves J,Blanco-Mezquita T,Ibares-Frias L,Fabiani L,Alvarez-Barcia A,Martinez-Garcia C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of intraocular lens opacification resembling pseudophakic pseudoexfoliation affecting an AkreosFit intraocular lens (IOL). METHODS:Single case analysis. RESULTS:A patient had IOL opacification resembling pseudophakic pseudoexfoliation. CONCLUSIONS:An 83-year-old woman with normal tension g...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Roberts MA,Hawksworth NR

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ocular toxoplasmosis is associated with vitreoretinal complications that can potentially cause severe visual loss. The aim of this study is to report the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative outcomes of vitreous surgery in eyes with vitreoretinal complications secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis. METH...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Adan A,Giralt J,Alvarez G,Alforja S,Burés-Jesltrup A,Casaroli-Marano RP,Corcostegui B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present outcome data on low risk primary trabeculectomy augmented with low dose peroperative (0.1 mg/mL for 1 minute) mitomycin-C (MMC). METHODS:Retrospective case note review. All cases of trabeculectomy utilizing MMC augmentation at a concentration of 0.1 mg/mL with an application time of 1 minute and at ...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Alwitry A,Abedin A,Patel V,Moodie J,Rotchford A,King AJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe ocular manifestations in primary varicella infection and their relationship to systemic severity and the associated eyelid rash. METHODS:One hundred consecutive children with primary varicella were examined prospectively. The cases were classified as mild, moderate, and severe according to the seve...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Sungur G,Hazirolan D,Duran S,Satana B,Arikan I,Duman S

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in partially refractive accommodative esotropia (pRAE) and fully refractive accommodative esotropia (fRAE). METHODS:Forty-two eyes of 21 patients who had LASIK for correcting hyperopic refractive error were evaluated. Refractive errors...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Polat S,Can C,Ilhan B,Mutluay AH,Zilelioğlu O

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess and investigate the relationship between diurnal variations in intraocular pressure (IOP) and biomechanical properties of cornea. METHODS:Sixty-two healthy volunteers were recruited. Corneal compensated IOP (IOPcc), Goldmann-correlated IOP (IOPg), corneal resistance factor (CRF), and corneal hysteres...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Oncel B,Dinc UA,Gorgun E,Yalvaç BI

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To carry out a pilot study comparing the size of various types of metallic intraocular foreign bodies as imaged on computed tomographic (CT) scan to their actual size, and to determine the features of different types of metals on CT scan. METHODS:Metallic foreign bodies of predetermined standardized sizes were...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Briscoe D,Geffen N,Assia EI,Yaffe D

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study deals with the role of the topical administration of dorzolamide eyedrops on the oxidative/antioxidant status of aqueous humor in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS:A case-control study including 130 patients distributed into three groups was carried out: 1) patients with POAG...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Zanon-Moreno V,Garcia-Medina JJ,Gallego-Pinazo R,Vinuesa-Silva I,Moreno-Nadal MA,Pinazo-Duran MD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the clinical effects and outcomes of intravitreal injection of 4 mg of triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) after or concomitant with macular laser photocoagulation (MP) for clinically significant macular edema (CSME). METHODS:Forty-nine eyes of 49 patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy a...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Aydin E,Demir HD,Yardim H,Erkorkmaz U

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a patient with Leber miliary aneurysms who fulfilled the criteria for clinically definite multiple sclerosis (MS) in remission. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:We performed a complete ophthalmologic examination in a 45-year-old woman who was referred to our department for retinal vascular abnormaliti...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Querques G,Bux AV

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Retinopathy is the major cause of ocular morbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus. Chronic hyperglycemia spares no organ and can affect the morphology and function of the various corneal layers, compromising its transparency. This study was conducted to associate the status of corneal endothelium to diabete...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shenoy R,Khandekar R,Bialasiewicz A,Al Muniri A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) to argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) as treatment and retreatment to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma (OAG) on maximally tolerated medication therapy with a follow-up of 12 months. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Russo V,Barone A,Cosma A,Stella A,Delle Noci N

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish the real localization of rifabutin-related corneal deposits in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by in vivo HRT II confocal microscopy with related clinicopathologic implications. METHODS:Observational case report. After Siena University Institutional Review Board approva...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Mazzotta C,Traversi C,Nuti E,Sparano MC,Caporossi A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate color perception and contrast sensitivity with and without additional glare in pseudophakic patients with a conventional intraocular lens (IOL) in one eye and a blue light-filtering IOL in the fellow eye. METHODS:Twenty-three bilaterally pseudophakic patients with a conventional IOL (AcrySof SA6...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Eberhard R,Roberti P,Prünte C

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report on a case of episcleral hemangioma in a child. METHODS:A 3-year-old boy presented with a 4-week history of limbal mass in the left eye and had an excision of that mass. RESULTS:There was an 8 x 7 mm oval lesion, 3-4 mm below the inferior limbus. It was reddish, sharply elevated with smooth surface, ...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Al-Ghadeer H,Al-Rajhi A,Riley F

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Two cases with optic disc pit associated maculopathy, treated with vitrectomy surgery with internal limiting membrane peeling (ILM) and gas tamponade, are presented. METHODS:Interventional case reports. RESULTS:Two patients with serous macular detachment associated with a congenital optic pit underwent vitrec...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Georgalas I,Petrou P,Koutsandrea C,Papaconstadinou D,Ladas I,Gotzaridis E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the mean values of intraocular pressure (IOP) measured with noncontact tonometer (NCT) and evaluate the factors that may affect IOP. METHODS:A total of 850 subjects who were admitted to our clinic between March 2005 and February 2006 were recruited for the study. Subjects having blepharitis, con...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Yazici A,Sen E,Ozdal P,Aksakal FN,Altinok A,Oncul H,Koklu G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe conjunctival histopathologic alterations induced by excessive chronic astringent use. METHODS:Report of a case with clinical picture, epicutane test results, histologic workup of conjunctival biopsy using conventional staining, and immunohistochemical markers. RESULTS:A 45-year-old man using a phe...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Tappeiner C,Sarra GM,Abegg M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of bilateral non-simultaneous optic neuropathy and unilateral macular edema in a patient with polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome. METHODS:A 61-year-old man with POEMS syndrome had bilateral anterior optic neuropathy and unilat...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Gutierrez-Ortiz C,Castro-Rebollo M,Pareja J,Beckford C,Teus M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate visual outcomes, eye movement abnormalities, and postoperative complications after secondary posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in aphakic children who had initial LAC correction. METHODS:A retrospective study was carried out on 53 patients (94 eyes). Following aphakic surgery an...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Magli A,Fimiani F,Bruzzese D,Carelli R,Giani U,Iovine A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of inferior sutureless sclerotomies without subretinal fluid drainage for the treatment of bullous exudative retinal detachment secondary to diffuse retinal pigment epitheliopathy. METHODS:A retrospective interventional case series of eyes treated with two inferior postequatorial full-...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Figueroa MS,Arruabarrena C,Sales-Sanz M,Mingo-Botin D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether vitrectomy combined with retinal photocoagulation reduces the vitreous level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in patients with macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). METHODS:The authors measured VEGF levels in vitreous samples from four eyes of four patients ...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Noma H,Funatsu H,Mimura T,Hori S

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cataract formation represents a serious problem in the elderly, and has a large impact on healthcare budget. The oxidative stress form and intensity might determine the cataract type and pigmentation, making efforts in the cataract prevention challenge more complex. METHODS:This is a retrospective cross-sectio...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Zoric L,Elek-Vlajic S,Jovanovic M,Kisic B,Djokic O,Canadanovic V,Cosic V,Jaksic V

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare higher order aberrations (HOA) in AcrySof SN60AT and Acrysof IQ SN60WF intraocular lenses (IOLs) and natural crystalline lenses in an age-matched population. METHODS:Sixty-nine eyes of 55 patients were examined. Group I included AcrySof spheric lenses, group II AcrySof aspheric lenses, and group III...

journal_title：European journal of ophthalmology

authors： Rekas M,Krix-Jachym K,Zelichowska B

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00