Trabeculectomy Versus EX-PRESS Shunt Versus Ahmed Valve Implant: Short-term Effects on Corneal Endothelial Cells
We read the recent article by Casini and associates, entitled “Trabeculectomy versus EX-PRESS shunt versus Ahmed valve implant: Short-term effects on corneal endothelial cells,” with great interest. In their study…
Results of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty for Advanced Keratoconus in Children Less Than 18 Years
Purpose To evaluate the outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in children with advanced keratoconus. Design Retrospective noncomparative interventional case series. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted of 20…
Macular Atrophy Progression and 7-Year Vision Outcomes in Subjects From the ANCHOR, MARINA, and HORIZON Studies: The SEVEN-UP Study
We read with interest the article “Macular Atrophy Progression and 7-Year Vision Outcomes in Subjects From the ANCHOR, MARINA, and HORIZON Studies: the SEVEN-UP Study” by Bhisitkul and associates. The…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Malignant Eyelid Tumor: Hybrid Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography and Dual Dye Technique
This is an update of our experience with sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in eyelid tumors. Subsequent to our previously published paper, SLN biopsy has been performed in 21 patients…
Choroidal Line Scan Measurements in Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography as Surrogates for Volumetric Thickness Assessment
Purpose To compare choroidal thickness of different areas on swept-source optical coherence tomography (SSOCT) line and cube scans for their interchangeable use. Design Validity analysis. Methods SSOCT line and cube…
Sporotrichosis in the Ocular Adnexa: 21 Cases in an Endemic Area in Peru and Review of the Literature
Purpose To describe the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of sporotrichosis in ocular adnexa and give an insight into factors associated with this condition. Design Retrospective case series and literature review….
Rates of Reoperation and Abnormal Binocularity Following Strabismus Surgery in Children
Purpose To determine predictors of reoperation and abnormal binocularity outcomes (including amblyopia and diplopia) following pediatric strabismus surgery. Design Retrospective cross-sectional study. Methods setting : Review of a national insurance…
Clinical Characteristics of Posterior Staphylomas in Myopic Eyes With Axial Length Shorter Than 26.5 Millimeters
Purpose To describe the features of posterior staphylomas in myopic eyes with an axial length shorter than 26.5 mm causing visual loss in old age. Design Retrospective, observational case series. Methods…
