Initiation of Anti-TNF Therapy and the Risk of Optic Neuritis: From the Safety Assessment of Biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Initiation of Anti-TNF Therapy and the Risk of Optic Neuritis: From the Safety Assessment of Biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study

Purpose To evaluate the incidence of optic neuritis (ON) in patients using anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha therapy. Design Retrospective, population-based cohort study. Methods We identified new users of anti-TNF…

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Ocular Torsion Among Patients With Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships With Disease Severity Factors

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Ocular Torsion Among Patients With Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships With Disease Severity Factors

Objective To investigate the distribution of ocular torsion in patients with intermittent exotropia and to determine possible correlation between the torsion and the severity of intermittent exotropia. Design Prospective, comparative…

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An Updated Study of the Use of Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Patients with Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity in Taiwan

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on An Updated Study of the Use of Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Patients with Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity in Taiwan

Purpose To investigate the effectiveness and complications associated with the use of bevacizumab, an anti–vascular endothelial growth factor agent, in the treatment of prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Design A…

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Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity: Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment Despite Confluent Laser Photocoagulation

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity: Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment Despite Confluent Laser Photocoagulation

Purpose To analyze risk factors for retinal detachment in eyes with aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated with confluent laser photocoagulation. Design Retrospective, consecutive, interventional case series. Methods Infants…

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Intravitreal Triamcinolone Versus Intravitreal Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Exudative Retinal Detachment Secondary to Posterior Uveal Melanoma

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Intravitreal Triamcinolone Versus Intravitreal Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Exudative Retinal Detachment Secondary to Posterior Uveal Melanoma

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of prompt intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection (4 mg/0.1 mL) vs intravitreal bevacizumab injection (1.25 mg/0.05 mL) compared with observation in the management of…

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