Joseph Priestley’s Book on Optics
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), famous in the history of science for his co-discovery of oxygen and other gases, lived at a time when there was no independent livelihood for the working…
Spontaneous Resolution of Vitreomacular Traction Demonstrated by Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
Purpose To evaluate the natural course of idiopathic vitreomacular traction (VMT) with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) from the vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) stage to the spontaneous resolution of VMT. Design…
Comparison of Hoffer Q and Haigis Formulae for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation According to the Anterior Chamber Depth in Short Eyes
Purpose To compare the accuracy of the Hoffer Q and Haigis formulae according to the anterior chamber depth (ACD) in cases of short axial length (AL). Design Retrospective cross-sectional study….
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Chronic Pseudophakic Ocular Inflammation Associated With Misplaced Intraocular Lens Haptics
Purpose To evaluate the usefulness of ultrasound biomicroscopy in confirming intraocular lens haptic–induced ocular irritation and in the management of these patients. Design A retrospective review of patient data. Methods…
Dry Eye in the Beaver Dam Offspring Study: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Health-Related Quality of Life
Purpose To estimate dry eye prevalence in the Beaver Dam Offspring Study (BOSS), including a young adult population, and investigate associated risk factors and impact on health-related quality of life….
Topical Rebamipide Treatment for Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis in Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease
Purpose To evaluate efficacy of topical rebamipide for superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) in patients with thyroid eye disease. Design Retrospective, observational case series. Methods Thirty-three eyes from 20 thyroid eye…
Dry Eye Exacerbation in Patients Exposed to Desiccating Stress under Controlled Environmental Conditions
Purpose To determine if controlled environmental conditions can induce acute exacerbations of signs and symptoms in dry eye and asymptomatic subjects. Design Prospective cross-sectional study. Methods Nineteen patients with dry…
Screening and Characterization of Staphylococcus aureusfrom Ophthalmology Clinic Surfaces: A Proposed Surveillance Tool
Purpose To screen environmental surfaces of an outpatient ophthalmic clinic for methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA); to identify the most commonly contaminated surfaces and to phenotype and…
Endophthalmitis Caused by Streptococcal Species: Clinical Settings, Microbiology, Management, and Outcomes
Purpose To report the clinical settings, antibiotic susceptibilities, and outcomes of endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus species. Design Retrospective, observational case series. Methods Single-center study evaluating all patients with culture-positive endophthalmitis…
Recurrence Rates of Ocular Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy
Purpose To investigate whether recurrence rates of ocular toxoplasmosis are higher during pregnancy in women of childbearing age. Design Retrospective longitudinal cohort study. Methods We reviewed medical records of all…
