abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the incidence of posterior capsule rupture and vitreous loss during phacoemulsification with and without the use of an anterior chamber maintainer (ACM) SETTING: Aristotle University Eye Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece. METHODS:The surgical records of patients who had phacoemulsification by experienced...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Androudi S,Brazitikos PD,Papadopoulos NT,Dereklis D,Symeon L,Stangos N

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract surgery was performed in a 63-year-old man with bilateral coloboma of the lens. There was no traumatic history, but the patient had lower zonule deficiency and zonular weakness in both eyes, leading us to suspect congenital coloboma of the lens. In the first eye having cataract surgery, it was impossible to r...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Mizuno H,Yamada J,Nishiura M,Takahashi H,Hino Y,Miyatani H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effect of erbium:YAG laser photocapsulotomy (ELC), continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC), and high-frequency capsulotomy (HFC) on anterior capsule edges using light microscopy (LM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Histology and E...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Radner G,Amon M,Stifter E,Nepp J,Diendorfer G,Mallinger R,Radner W

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To prospectively investigate the incidence, associated factors, and prognostic significance of relative afferent pupillary defects (RAPDs) in eyes with less severe cataract than in contralateral eyes. SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul Municipal Boramae Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National Uni...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Hwang JM,Kim C,Kim JY

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate preoperative and postoperative prophylactic treatment with different pharmacological agents before flap cutting and exposure to a diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) causative agent. SETTING:Magill Research Center for Vision Correction, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, Cha...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Holzer MP,Sandoval HP,Vargas LG,Kasper TJ,Vroman DT,Apple DJ,Solomon KD

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman was referred with recurrent interface infiltration and hypopyon after astigmatic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) on a corneal graft. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated as the causative pathogen. Penetrating keratoplasty had been performed 2 years before refractive surgery. After the antibioti...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Reinhard T,Knorz M,Sundmacher R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) produces significant changes in optic nerve head (ONH) topography and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness as measured by the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) and to evaluate the potential neuroprotective effect of topical betaxolol on these chang...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Whitson JT,McCulley JP,Cavanagh HD,Song J,Bowman RW,Hertzog L

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether topical diclofenac sodium 0.1% solution (Voltaren Ophthalmic) is as efficacious as topical ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% solution (Acular) in the treatment of established, chronic cystoid macular edema (CME) after uneventful phacoemulsification cataract extraction with posterior chamber int...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Rho DS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with active iritis developed cataracts and had successful cataract surgery with implantation of a Collamer (Staar Surgical, AG) intraocular lens (IOL). Both patients developed severe bilateral uveitis, which in 1 patient was refractory to control. Different IOL materials have been used in iritis patients ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Till JS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Horizontal chopping is effective for endocapsular nucleofractis. We describe pop and chop, a variant of chopping that enables an easy first crack and initial segment removal. It involves partial extracapsular prolapse of the nucleus prior to the initial chop. It is particularly useful when hydrodissection results in p...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Pandit RT,Oetting TA

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare measured and calculated postoperative anterior chamber depths (ACDs). SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology and Institute of Medical Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany. METHODS:The postoperative ACD was measured in 189 ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Kriechbaum K,Findl O,Preussner PR,Köppl C,Wahl J,Drexler W

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate an analytical method to compare the actual and intended refraction after cataract surgery that allows incorporation of refractive surgical effects. SETTING:Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom. METHODS:The actual postoperative ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Kaye SB

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 31-year-old female physician with bilateral myopia had unilateral myopic laser in situ keratomileusis in the right eye. The patient was overcorrected with the initial treatment and had 2 subsequent hyperopic treatments, resulting in central corneal irregularity. During the course of treatment, the patient was diagno...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Bhamra J,Wong J,Gohill J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the appropriate correction of predicted intraocular lens (IOL) power for sulcus fixation and to prospectively assess the validity of the obtained correction value in patients having sulcus fixation. SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, Saiseikai Kurihashi Hospital, Saitama, Japan. METHODS:The pos...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Suto C,Hori S,Fukuyama E,Akura J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the change in postoperative position of an angulated, 3-piece, foldable acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and evaluate the effect of a sharp posterior optic edge compared with that of a round optic edge on the change in postoperative anterior chamber depth (ACD). SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, U...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Koeppl C,Findl O,Kriechbaum K,Buehl W,Wirtitsch M,Menapace R,Drexler W

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of Candida infection after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and review the literature for reports of post-LASIK fungal infections. Risk factors may include postoperative surgical intervention and extended use of topical steroids. ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Muallem MS,Alfonso EC,Romano AC,Miller D,Kurstin J,Marangon FB,Culbertson WW,Yoo SH

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report clinical and confocal microscopy characteristics of haze-like opacities in corneas after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. METHODS:Eighteen eyes of 11 patients with clinically apparent corneal clo...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Bühren J,Kohnen T

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the reproducibility of morphoscopic contrast sensitivity test values in healthy subjects using the Visual Capacity Analyzer (VCA) (L2 Informatique). SETTING:Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yong-Dong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea. METHODS:Five...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Lee HK,Koh IH,Choe CM,Kim CY,Hong YJ,Seong GJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of spontaneous globe luxation and wound dehiscence that developed in a patient with proptosis 1 day after phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. The wound was repaired and a lateral tarsorrhaphy was performed with successful prevention of further luxations. Upon cat...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Johnson SM,Vestal RY

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the visual results and complications of angle-supported phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) to correct myopia associated with early-stage keratoconus. SETTING:Private practice, Siena, Italy. METHODS:In a prospective noncomparative single-surgeon interventional case series, outcomes in 12 consecutive ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Leccisotti A,Fields SV

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the effect of primary posterior capsulotomy with anterior vitrectomy (PPC + AV) and intraocular lens (IOL) design and material on the development of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after pediatric cataract surgery. SETTING:Tertiary care institution in India. PATIENTS:Sixty-four eyes of 52 child...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Ram J,Brar GS,Kaushik S,Gupta A,Gupta A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 78-year-old woman developed a severe fibrinous anterior chamber reaction 1 day after uneventful clear corneal incision cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation. There was no history of uveitis or diabetes, and the fibrin responded immediately to topical steroids. The patient was followed closely to rul...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Jabbur NS

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether residual myopia after primary laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) can be corrected by repeated LASEK and whether this procedure is safe and effective. SETTING:University Eye Clinic, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. METHODS:Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectom...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Gabler B,Winkler von Mohrenfels C,Herrmann W,Gora F,Lohmann CP

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To estimate the actual and theoretical risks for visual loss associated with use of the implantable contact lens (ICL). SETTING:Multicenter clinical trial data. METHODS:An established model for estimating the risk for visual loss associated with retinal detachment (RD) following clear lens extraction (CLE) wa...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Sanders DR

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe surface scattering, a new phenomenon in polyacrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs), and discuss the possible cause of this finding. SETTING:Showa University, Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. METHODS:This observational case series involved 40 patients who received the AcrySof(R) IOL (Alcon...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Nishihara H,Yaguchi S,Onishi T,Chida M,Ayaki M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We discuss a case of bipseudophakia with secondary dislocation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) into the anterior chamber that was managed by explantation of the anterior and posterior chamber IOLs and implantation of an iris claw IOL. ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Izak MG,Werner L,Izak AM,Apple DJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the beginning of nuclear fragment removal to the end, we progressively reduce all the parameters, ie, energy, vacuum, and aspiration flow rate, in a step-by-step manner proportionate to the posterior capsule exposure. This promotes adaptation of various parameters to the appropriate stages of surgery and allows t...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Vasavada AR,Raj S

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess patient comfort with and without intravenous (i.v.) cannulation during 1-quadrant sub-Tenon's anesthesia during phacoemulsification. SETTING:Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. METHODS:This prospective masked controlled clinical trial comprised 119 patients having elective c...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Mathew MR,Williams A,Esakowitz L,Webb LA,Murray SB,Bennett HG

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the biocompatibility of various materials including a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate [HEMA])/(6-hydroxyhexyl methacrylate [HOHEXMA]) hydrophilic hydrogel intraocular lens (IOL) (Hydroview, Bausch & Lomb). Department of Ophthalmology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan. Ten opacified anterior ca...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Saika S,Miyamoto T,Ohnishi Y

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 3 cases of Descemet's membrane detachment detected 2 to 3 weeks after surgery that was treated by intracameral injection of perfluoropropane 14% (C(3)F(8)) isoexpansile mixture. We looked at the predisposing factors, the best method of treatment, and the final outcome in cases of Descemet's membrane detachme...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Shah M,Bathia J,Kothari K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate and compare the efficacy, predictability, and safety of hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis (H-LASIK) for the correction of consecutive hyperopia after myopic-LASIK (M-LASIK) and radial keratotomy (RK). SETTING:The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. METHODS:Seventy-seven eyes of ...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Lyle WA,Jin GJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the impact of cataract surgery on older adults' self-reported visual difficulties and compare them with those of patients with cataract who declined surgery over the same period. SETTING:Twelve area practices. METHODS:This was a consecutive chart review over a 6-month period. Primary inclusion crit...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： McGwin G Jr,Scilley K,Brown J,Owsley C

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laser treatments in rabbit eyes fitted with an implantable miniature telescope (IMT). SETTING:The Goldschleger Eye Research Institute, Tel-Aviv University, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel. METHODS:In this study, IMTs were implanted in the capsular bag in 19...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Rosner M,Ben-Simon G,Sachs D

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed and evaluated a method of visualizing vitreous gel in the anterior segment. In this study, 0.2 mL of injectable triamcinolone (Kenalog) 40 mg/mL was captured in a 5 microm filter and rinsed with 2 mL of balanced salt solution (BSS). It was then resuspended in 5 mL of BSS and recaptured to thoroughly remov...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Burk SE,Da Mata AP,Snyder ME,Schneider S,Osher RH,Cionni RJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the efficacy of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the treatment of severe fibrinous anterior chamber reactions after intraocular surgery. SETTING:Ophthalmology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. METHODS:The study comprised routine surgical and postoperative cases s...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Georgiadis N,Boboridis K,Halvatzis N,Ziakas N,Moschou V

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 patients who experienced progressive blurring of vision following myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in 1 eye (Case 1) and bilaterally (Case 2). High against-the-rule astigmatism, associated with perilimbal thinning inferiorly, was seen on refraction in all eyes. Regional corneal pachymetry confir...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Fogla R,Rao SK,Padmanabhan P

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 52-year-old man had loss of vision and black discoloration of the lids of the right eye after a retrobulbar injection of 3 mL lidocaine hydrochloride 2% (Xylocaine). Examination of the right eye revealed no light perception with extensive necrosis of the lids. Anterior segment examination revealed conjunctival pallo...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Sharma A,Gupta A,Bandyopadhyay S,Vinekar AS,Ram J,Dogra MR,Gupta A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify prognostic factors that determine the visual acuity after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) for bullous keratopathy secondary to cataract surgery. SETTING:Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. METHODS:Twenty-six patients who had PKP for bullous keratopathy were e...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Schraepen P,Koppen C,Tassignon MJ

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the intraoperative behavior and postoperative outcomes of posterior capsule dehiscence during phacoemulsification and during manual extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE). SETTING:L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. METHODS:This study was a retrospective chart review of consecutive cases...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Basti S,Garg P,Reddy MK

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 77-year-old woman had uneventful phacoemulsification. Postoperative examination revealed that chloramphenicol ointment instilled in the conjunctival fornix had entered the anterior chamber and smeared the intraocular lens (IOL). Immediate surgical removal of the ointment with IOL exchange was performed. The eye sett...

journal_title：Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

authors： Aralikatti AK,Needham AD,Lee MW,Prasad S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00