Biopsy of Iris Tumors
Two articles from the same institution in this issue of the Journal address the issue of biopsy of iris tumors. The authors of these articles describe the biopsy instrumentation and…
Prophylaxis for Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Injection: Antisepsis and Antibiotics
Intravitreal injections have rapidly become one of the most common medical procedures in the United States, with 1 270 836 intravitreal injections performed for Part B Medicare recipients in 2009…
Clinical Evidence for Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is treated by lowering intraocular pressure (IOP). However, numerous laboratory studies have shown that experimental glaucoma can be helped by therapies that act by mechanisms other than lowering IOP….
Tear Dysfunction and the Cornea: LXVIII Edward Jackson Memorial Lecture
Purpose To describe the cause and consequence of tear dysfunction–related corneal disease. Design Perspective on effects of tear dysfunction on the cornea. Methods Evidence is presented on the effects of…
Radiology of the Orbit and Visual Pathways
Media Type : Textbook (Atlas style), Online text Synopsis: The radiology of the orbit and visual pathways is a complex topic and this book offers a simplified description of anatomical…
Cataract Surgery, 3rd Edition
Media Type: Textbook, with DVD, and On-line text (requires activation) Synopsis: Dr Steinert has put together a group of associate editors who are among the great cataract surgeons in the…
Long-term Change in Corneal Astigmatism after Sutureless Cataract Surgery
We read with great interest the article by Hayashi and associates on age-related changes in corneal astigmatism in pseudophakic and phakic patients. Changes in corneal astigmatism with age have been…
Collagen Cross-Linking with Riboflavin in a Femtosecond Laser–Created Pocket in Rabbit Corneas
We read the recent article titled “Collagen Cross-Linking with Riboflavin in a Femtosecond Laser–Created Pocket in Rabbit Corneas: 6-Month Results” and would like to raise our concerns regarding this animal…
