Possible Short-term Changes of Aqueous Inflammatory Cytokines After Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema
We read with great interest the article by Sohn and associates, “Changes in Aqueous Concentrations of Various Cytokines after Intravitreal Triamcinolone versus Bevacizumb for Diabetic Macular Edema.” They reported that…
Oral Mucosal Graft to Correct Lid Margin Pathologic Features in Cicatricial Ocular Surface Diseases
The article by Fu and associates evaluating the oral mucosal graft in cicatricial ocular surface reconstruction is very interesting. The lamellar division of the eyelid at the grey line with…
Use of Infliximab in the Treatment of Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis in Crohn Disease
We read with great interest the article “Use of Infliximab in the Treatment of Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis in Crohn Disease,” published in August 2011 issue of the Journal. We appreciate…
Corneal Thickness Change in Eyes Undergoing Corneal Cross-Linking
I read with interest the recent work by Holopainen and Krootila and would like to ask the authors to clarify some points about their study and offer comments on their…
Depression and Visual Functioning in Patients With Ocular Inflammatory Disease
Purpose To characterize the level of depression in patients with ocular inflammatory disease and to determine predictors of depression in this population. Design Prospective cross-sectional survey and medical record review….
Blindness and Long-term Progression of Visual Field Defects in Chinese Patients With Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
I read with interest the article by Quek and associates regarding the long-term progression of primary angle-closure glaucoma in Chinese patients. For some time there has been a need for…