Randomized Trial of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor Delivered by Encapsulated Cell Intraocular Implants for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Randomized Trial of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor Delivered by Encapsulated Cell Intraocular Implants for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Purpose To evaluate the safety and effect on visual function of ciliary neurotrophic factor delivered via an intraocular encapsulated cell implant for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Design Ciliary…

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Multimodal Imaging of Optic Disc Drusen

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Multimodal Imaging of Optic Disc Drusen

Purpose To evaluate optic disc drusen, extracellular protein deposits known to contain numerous aggregates of mitochondria, using multimodal modalities featuring optical coherence tomography (OCT) and autofluorescence imaging. Design Retrospective observational…

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Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty versus Penetrating Keratoplasty for Macular Corneal Dystrophy: A Randomized Trial

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty versus Penetrating Keratoplasty for Macular Corneal Dystrophy: A Randomized Trial

Purpose To compare outcomes of big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for macular corneal dystrophy. Design Prospective, randomized, interventional case series. Methods setting : Single hospital….

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Outcomes of Corneal Transplantation for Irreversible Corneal Decompensation Secondary to Corneal Endotheliitis in Asian Eyes

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Outcomes of Corneal Transplantation for Irreversible Corneal Decompensation Secondary to Corneal Endotheliitis in Asian Eyes

Purpose To describe outcomes of corneal transplantation for irreversible corneal decompensation from corneal endotheliitis in Asian eyes. Design Retrospective, observational case series. Methods We reviewed consecutive patients with corneal endotheliitis…

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Refractive Error after Cataract Surgery Combined with Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Refractive Error after Cataract Surgery Combined with Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty

Purpose To assess refractive error after cataract surgery combined with Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty using adjusted keratometric (K) readings to calculate intraocular lens (IOL) power. Design Prospective, interventional case…

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Analysis of Tear Cytokines and Clinical Correlations in Sjögren Syndrome Dry Eye Patients and Non–Sjögren Syndrome Dry Eye Patients

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Analysis of Tear Cytokines and Clinical Correlations in Sjögren Syndrome Dry Eye Patients and Non–Sjögren Syndrome Dry Eye Patients

Purpose To compare concentrations of tear cytokines in 3 groups composed of Sjögren syndrome (SS) dry eye, non–Sjögren syndrome (non-SS) dry eye, and normal subjects. Correlations between ocular surface parameters…

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Approach to the Diagnosis of the Uveitides

Jan 9, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Approach to the Diagnosis of the Uveitides

Purpose To describe an approach to diagnosing the uveitides, a collection of about 30 separate diseases characterized by intraocular inflammation. Design Perspective. Methods Integration of clinical approach with a more…

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