Leprosy and the Germ Theory
The germ theory of disease, one of the great accomplishments of science, was not established for two centuries after Anton van Leeuenhoek in 1674 saw microscopic, motile “animalcules” in stagnant…
Divided Eyelid Nevus: A Lid-Sparing, Staged Surgical Approach
Purpose To describe a method for staged partial resection of congenital divided eyelid nevus. The rationale, technique, and outcomes for this approach are described. Design Retrospective chart review of a…
Intraocular Pressure after Implantation of the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens With CentraFLOW Without Iridotomy
Purpose To compare the intraocular pressure (IOP) values during a 3-month period after implantation of the new Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL; STAAR Surgical Company, Nidau, Switzerland) V4c design with…
Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Versus Ultrasound Biomicroscopy for Imaging of Nonpigmented Iris Tumors
Purpose To evaluate the use of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) for imaging of nonpigmented iris tumors, through its comparison with ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Design Retrospective observational case series. Methods…
Potential Causes of Incomplete Visual Rehabilitation at 6 Months Postoperative After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
Purpose To determine the various causes of unexpected incomplete visual rehabilitation at 6 months postoperative after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Design Retrospective study of prospectively collected data at a tertiary…
Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty With a Donor Insertion Device: Clinical Results and Complications in 100 Eyes
Purpose To study the clinical outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) with the EndoGlide donor insertion device. Design Retrospective interventional case series. Methods We included 100 eyes that…
Intraocular Optical Quality of Phakic Intraocular Lenses: Comparison of Angle-Supported, Iris-Fixated, and Posterior Chamber Lenses
Purpose To evaluate internal aberrometric profiles following phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation. Design Retrospective and consecutive case series. Methods One hundred and five eyes of 65 patients were included. The…
Incidence of Scleritis and Episcleritis: Results From the Pacific Ocular Inflammation Study
Purpose To ascertain the incidence of scleritis and episcleritis in a Hawaiian population and describe variations by age, sex, and race. Design Retrospective, population-based cohort study. Methods All electronic medical…
Traumatic Wound Dehiscence After Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
Purpose To analyze the outcomes of traumatic wound dehiscence after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). Design Retrospective and interventional case series. Methods setting : Single hospital. patients : A total…
Measurement of the Optic Disc Vertical Tilt Angle With Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and Influencing Factors
Purpose To report a novel method for measuring the vertical tilt angle of the optic nerve (ON) head and to investigate the associated factors. Design Cross-sectional diagnostic study. Methods One…
