abstract：BACKGROUND:Localized macular dysfunction, in Stargardt macular dystrophy for example, is frequently not detected by Ganzfeld electroretinography (ERG) but it may be detected by methods such as focal macular electroretinogram and pattern electroretinogram at the posterior pole of the eye or indirectly by recording of th...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Wildberger H,Niemeyer G,Junghardt A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE REPORT:An eight months old child presented with a "red eye" and a corneal erosion since a week. The parents reported on a "hair" which was invisible most of the time but appeared intermittently at the lid margin. The medical history was otherwise unremarkable. In general anaesthesia, a long structure could be easi...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Szurman P,Pressler H,Kolb M,Rohrbach JM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Examination and documentation of the optic nerve head are essential in monitoring glaucoma patients. Even minor changes in optic nerve head morphology can be visualised using the so-called flicker test: Two optic nerve head photographs, taken at consecutive examinations, are superimposed by projection. When ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Funk J,Lagrèze W,Zeyen T,European Glaucoma Prevention Study Group.

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Using biomicroscopy the evidence of deposits of silicone oil in the anterior segment after vitrectomy is limited. We examined the anterior segment by high resolution ultrasound to verify the possibility to identify silicone oil. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten patients treated by vitrectomy with instillation of s...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Bruder R,Clemens S,Tost F

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bilateral stromal corneal opacifications are a differential diagnostical challenge to identify associated systemic diseases. CASE-REPORT:A 47-year old civil engineer (height 167 cm) with bilateral stromal corneal clouding presented with visual loss for the last 27 years: VA 20/100 OD and 20/50 OS (following...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Viestenz A,Shin YS,Viestenz A,Naumann GO

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sometimes the statistical comparison of diagnostic measurement methods or subsequent measurement series in the same individuals is based on bivariate scattergrams; correlation coefficients and linear regression lines are provided in addition. However, this strategy for data representation must be considered inappropri...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Krummenauer F

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:TINU syndrome probably is a frequently overlooked disease where uveitis occurs in association with acute tubulointerstitial nephritis. Diagnostic criteria have been published recently. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this retrospective case series the charts of four consecutive patients with TINU syndrome (follow-u...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Hudde T,Heinz C,Neudorf U,Hoeft S,Heiligenhaus A,Steuhl KP

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sectorial visual field defects after macular hole surgery were described by several authors. The intraocular gas tamponade is discussed to be a possible causative factor for this complication. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Goldmann perimetry and threshold perimetry were performed preoperatively and 6 weeks postopera...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Dillinger P,Lägel H,Mester U

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In case of visual loss without morphologic pathology differentiation between a functional visual loss and a retinal disorder may be difficult. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We report on two women, aged 33 and 44, who were complaining of a progressive visual loss occurring over the past several weeks to months. They ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Hübsch S,Gräf M

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Development of a reflectance oximeter to measure non-invasively the changes in oxygen saturation (SO 2 ) in the vessels of the human eye fundus, with the goal of obtaining a better understanding of the retinal circulation in health and disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS:For retinal oximetry, an instrument must i...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Crittin M,Schmidt H,Riva CE

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:By allowing one to detect fluorescence beyond the retinal pigment epithelium, indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) has made it possible to analyse the choroidal vessels. Our aim was to characterize choroidal vasculitis in posterior uveitis using ICGA. METHODS:Charts of active posterior uveitis patients with...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Bouchenaki N,Cimino L,Auer C,Tao Tran V,Herbort CP

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to report results, effectiveness and safety of implanting a negative collagen/HEMA copolymer posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens in moderate to highly myopic eyes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:23 eyes from 12 patients with a mean preoperative spherical equivalent refraction of - ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Roy S,Tritten JJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyse the impact of cataract surgery after filtering operation on the intraocular pressure (IOP) due to primary open angle glaucoma (pOAG) versus secondary open angle glaucoma in pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX). The regulation of IOP was evaluated on the basis of criteria of advanced glaucoma intervention...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Wakili N,Seitz B,Hayler J,Händel A,Jünemann A

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kroll's classification of proliferative diabetic vitreoretinopathy (PDVR) defines stage A (vitreoretinal proliferations without retinal detachment), stage B (partially detached retina not involving the macula), stage C (partially detached macula) and stage D (completely detached macula). The purpose of this ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Hesse L,Heller G,Kraushaar N,Wesp A,Schroeder B,Kroll P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Purpose of this study was to compare age-corrected normal values of differential luminance sensitivity (dls) of the Oculus Twinfield Perimeter with those of the Humphrey Field Analyzer 630 (HFA I). Furthermore, naso-temporal and superior-inferior asymmetries in the central visual field were analyzed. METHODS:7...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Lorch L,Dietrich TJ,Schwabe R,Schiefer U

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optic disc size is an important parameter for the diagnosis of glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous optic nerve damage. The aim of this study was to compare quantitative measurements of the optic disc with the established conventional planimetry and a new digital method using Soft imaging system analySIS(tm...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Nguyen NX,Horn FK,Langenbucher A,Mardin CY

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ongoing and fast evolution of foldable IOL designs established the necessity to evaluate the different abilities of each lens style. The large IOL database (over 16,500 specimens) acquired in our laboratory, has permitted us to perform a clinico-pathological analysis on pseudophakic autopsy globes provid...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Schmidbauer JM,Vargas LG,Apple DJ,Auffarth GU,Peng Q,Arthur SN,Escobar-Gomez M

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was the evaluation of new algorithms to measure diameter of segments of retinal branch vessels offline in local dependence and independent by observer. Methods 360 flashed fundus images (camera FF 450 ZEISS Germany, Visualis IMEDOS GmbH Weimar/Germany) of 12 eyes of healthy volunteers (10 ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Nagel E,Münch K,Vilser W

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of syphilis is often very difficult due to the absence of typical organ manifestation. In addition syphilis has the ability to imitate any ocular inflammation. This may result in misdiagnosis and delay of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Up to now the first choice therapy is penicillin. CASE REP...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Stübiger N,Denk PO,Kötter I,Zierhut M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optical aberrations induced by the transition zone of a myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) may degrade the image quality. The subjectively evaluated visual acuity and contrast sensitivity may be reduced significantly especially with mydriasis. The purpose of this study was to calculate the image formin...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Viestenz A,Seitz B,Langenbucher A

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present a visual acuity test for proof of malingering and psychogenic impairment of visual acuity. METHOD:The book contains 36 plates. On 32 plates, a Landolt-C is shown with a gap of 10 minutes of arc, thus corresponding to a visual acuity of 0.1, when applied at a distance of 1 metre. Each of the 4 altern...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Gräf M,Roesen J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the vasoconstrictor effect of the prostaglandin F2 alpha analog latanoprost in isolated porcine ciliary arteries. MATERIAL AND METHODS:With a myograph system to measure isometric forces, porcine ciliary arteries were exposed, in a cumulative manner, to increasing concent...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Brogiolo G,Flammer J,Haefliger IO

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the vasorelaxing properties of pinacidil (a potassium-channel-opener) in isolated porcine ciliary arteries. METHODS:Isometric contractions of isolated porcine ciliary arteries were measured with a myograph system. The vessels were first precontracted with the thromboxan...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Morf T,Zhu P,Flammer J,Haefliger IO

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To remind of the absolute necessity for early diagnosis in the presence of ocular signs in children giving rise to possible intraocular tumours. METHOD:Based on our own experience of intraocular tumours in children, together with findings from the literature, diagnostic criteria and methods of treatment are pr...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Balmer A,Munier F

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computer programmes for visual stimulation may give new impulses to the field of amblyopia treatment by offering an option to shift the apparative visual training into the domestic sphere. Regarding this aspect we report on a placebo controlled study on a newly developed vision training consisting of a backg...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Kämpf U,Muchamedjarow F,Seiler T

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gene therapy has gained increasing attention and a number of ongoing clinical trials have been initiated. This article provides current perspectives and limitations on gene therapy in ophthalmology. Since a number of comprehensive studies on gene therapy for retinal diseases already exist, we focus attention...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Pleyer U,Dannowski H,Reszka R,Volk HD,Hartmann C,Ritter T

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mean diclofenac level in the aqueous humor after i.v.-injection should be examined as an example for other systemic applied drugs. The clinical effect is to be evaluated with regard to perioperative anti-inflammatory therapy in patients undergoing cataract surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this prospecti...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Struck HG,Bariszlovich A,Kuhlmann O,Weiss M

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ocular involvement in panarteritis nodosa (PAN) has been reported to occur in 10 to 20% of patients. In 3 patients with acute visual disturbance we point out unusual findings. PATIENTS:Case 1. A 40-year-old man initially presented with papilledema together with partial optic atrophy in both eyes, later poly...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Schmidt D,Lagrèze W,Vaith P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In early stages choroidal peripapillary choroidal melanoma may be confused with a choroidal nevus or melanocytoma. CASE REPORT:A 41-year old female was diagnosed having a choroidal nevus in close proximity to the optic nerve head. Unfortunately the patient did not show up for annual review of this lesion. T...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Fischer P,Müller-Jensen K,Frenzel H

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a common infectious disease, however its association with a disciforme keratitis is to our knowledge a previously unreported ocular complication. PATIENT:A 65-year old female was treated unsuccessfully with topical antibiotics, acyclovir and corticosteroids for several weeks bec...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Gabler B,Linde HJ,Reischl U,Lohmann CP

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arteriovenous communications in which blood flows from meningeal branches of the internal and external carotid arteries into the venous circulation around and in the cavernous sinus are termed spontaneous (dural) carotid sinus cavernous fistulas. Due to their mostly low shunt volume they are rarely life thre...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Schmidbauer JM,Voges M,Hagen T,Ruprecht KW

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The motorist obtains about 90% of the information required to drive a vehicle from the sense of vision. In road traffic, various situations with respect to size, distance, and position have to be evaluated at different speeds. Does depth perception based on disparity play an essential role in these situation...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Bauer A,Kolling G,Dietz K,Zrenner E,Schiefer U

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MALT Lymphoma of the conjunctiva, eyelid and orbit represents a primary manifestation of the disease in most of the cases. CASE REPORT:A 58-year-old male presented with a tumor in the left inferior eyelid. A full-thickness incisional biopsy was performed. Histopathologically, a lymphoid infiltrate involved ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Colombo F,Viestenz A,Holbach LM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and management of glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and to check for possible correlations with the indication for PK. PATIENTS AND METHODS:534 eyes of 483 patients (age 54.7 +/- 19.8 years), that had undergone PK from 1989 to 199...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Nguyen NX,Langenbucher A,Seitz B,Küchle M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Xerophthalmia, the eye manifestation of vitamin A deficiency, is one of the main reasons of blindness in developing countries but is rare in industrial countries. PATIENTS:We report on 2 cases of night blindness and conjunctival and corneal xerosis because of hypovitaminosis A. One patient developed vitamin...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Horwath J,Stelzl U,Bachernegg M,Langmann A

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A major focus of our study was to determine the value of postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) in predicting the outcome of trabeculectomy (TE). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical charts of 547 patients undergoing glaucoma filtering surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Cologne fr...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Khalili MA,Diestelhorst M,Krieglstein GK

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The theory of the "Measuring and Correction Methods of H.-J. Haase" (MCH) states that a small misalignment of one eye, called fixation disparity, indicates a difficulty in overcoming a "vergence position of rest" that is different from ortho position. This difficulty, so the theory, can cause asthenopic comp...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Gerling J,de Paz H,Schroth V,Bach M,Kommerell G

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 3-10% of patients suffering from metastatic disease develop metastatic choroidal tumors. In this case report ocular symptoms were the first sign of a systemic malignancy. CASE REPORT:A 65-year old man complained of an increasing painful redness of his left eye. He showed a white mass with 10 mm in thi...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Stoffelns BM,Dick B

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Laser Doppler measurements performed immediately after the transition from dark adaptation (DA) to light led to the hypothesis that retinal blood flow, Fret, is increased during DA, but the use of visible lasers had prevented measurements during DA. Our aim was to test this hypothesis by measuring Fret during a...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Riva CE,Logean E,Petrig BL,Falsini B

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ICG filling is supposed to be faster than Fluorescein filling. Interestingly the filling characteristics of these dyes were never correlated directly using precise quantitative methods. Since ICG and Fluorescein are injected as a mixture, the simultaneous 2-channel angiography provides a suitable method ...

journal_title：Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde

authors： Török B,Hirschi R,Székely G,Brechbühler C,Blass L,Barabás K,Bischoff P

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00