Prognostic Factors and Outcomes in Endogenous KlebsiellaEndophthalmitis
We read with great interest the article by Ang and associates describing prognostic factors and outcomes in endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis (EKE) . We appreciate this report, which provided us…
Prognosis of Upper Eyelid Epiblepharon Repair in Down Syndrome
We read the article by Lee and associates with keen interest. We appreciate the authors for commendable work on epiblepharon repair in Down syndrome patients. The authors performed a combined…
High Frequency Of Submicroscopic Chromosomal Deletions in Patients with Idiopathic Congenital Eye Malformations
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of the array comparative genomic hybridization technique for the genetic analysis of patients with congenital ocular malformations. Design…
Topography-Guided Conductive Keratoplasty for Keratoconus
We read with great interest the article by Kato and associates presenting the results of topography-guided conductive keratoplasty in eyes with advanced keratoconus. To understand better which particular group of…
Dome-Shaped Macula
Imamura and associates reported interesting findings on sclera thickness variations in the macula of myopic eyes. We also agree that the location of ocular expansion (staphyloma) may be more complex…
Mutations in the TSPAN12Gene in Japanese Patients with Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
Purpose To search for mutations in the TSPAN12 gene in 90 Japanese probands with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) and their family members and to determine the types and frequencies of…
Distance Stereotest Using a 3-Dimensional Monitor for Adult Subjects
Purpose To evaluate the validity and test–retest reliability of a contour-based 3-dimensional (3-D) monitor distance stereotest (distance 3-D stereotest) and to measure the maximum horizontal disparity that can be fused…
