In Vivo Confocal Microscopy and Diagnosis of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Photographing the Palisades of Vogt and Limbal Stem Cells
The interesting paper by Nubile and associates demonstrates the utility of confocal microscopy in evaluating limbal stem cell deficiency and the palisades of Vogt. Their technique involves a water immersion…
Short-Term Topical Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Stable Corneal Neovascularization
We congratulate Cheng and associates on their article “Short-term topical bevacizumab in the treatment of stable corneal neovascularization.” A couple of concerns were raised in our minds after careful reading…
Reliability and Validity of an Automated Computerized Visual Acuity and Stereoacuity Test in Children Using an Interactive Video Game
Purpose To evaluate the test-retest reliability and validity of the new automated computerized distance visual acuity and stereoacuity test for children, which uses an interactive video game. Design Retrospective, observational…
Reactive Retinal Astrocytic Tumors (So-called Vasoproliferative Tumors): Histopathologic, Immunohistochemical, and Genetic Studies of Four Cases
We read “Reactive Retinal Astrocytic Tumors (So-called Vasoproliferative Tumors): Histopathologic, Immunohistochemical, and Genetic Studies of Four Cases” by Poole Perry and associates. They report histopathology following enucleation in 4 cases….
The Impact of Dry Eye Disease on Visual Performance While Driving
Purpose A specific simulator was used to assess the driving visual performance in patients with dry eye disease (DED) and to determine clinical predictors of visual impairments while driving. Design…
The Short- and Long-term Effects on the Visual System of Children Following Exposure to Maternal Substance Misuse in Pregnancy
Purpose To document the prevalence of ophthalmic morbidities in babies born to mothers who misused substances in pregnancy and to assess whether it changes over 5 years. Design Retrospective comparative…
Role of Oral Corticosteroids in Orbital Cellulitis
Purpose To evaluate the role of oral corticosteroids as an anti-inflammatory adjunct in the treatment of orbital cellulitis. Design Prospective, comparative, single-masked, interventional clinical study. Methods setting : Tertiary eye…
Accuracy and Speed of Electronic Health Record Versus Paper-Based Ophthalmic Documentation Strategies
Purpose To compare accuracy and speed of keyboard and mouse electronic health record (EHR) documentation strategies with those of a paper documentation strategy. Design Prospective cohort study. Methods Three documentation…
