Long-term Outcomes of Pediatric Penetrating Keratoplasty for Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis
Purpose To analyze the characteristics and long-term outcomes of patients that underwent pediatric penetrating keratoplasty (PPK) for herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. Design Retrospective, interventional, consecutive case series. Methods Observational…
Conjunctival Tumors in 5002 Cases. Comparative Analysis of Benign Versus Malignant Counterparts. The 2016 James D. Allen Lecture
Purpose To evaluate frequency of conjunctival tumors in all ages and compare benign vs malignant counterparts. Design Retrospective series. Methods setting : Tertiary referral center. study population : Total of…
Long-Term Results of Pro Re Nata Regimen of Aflibercept Treatment in Persistent Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
We would like to address several challenges that have arisen from the interesting and well-documented study by Muftuoglu and associates, which can be specifically summarized below. There were no details…
Corneal Endothelial Cell Density in Children: Normative Data From Birth to 5 Years Old
Purpose To establish a normative database of endothelial cell density (ECD) using in vivo specular microscopy in children under 5 years old. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods Specular microscopy was performed during…
Changes in Keratometric Values and Corneal High Order Aberrations After Hydrogel Inlay Implantation
Purpose We sought to analyze surgically induced refractive change (SIRC) and change in high-order aberration after Raindrop corneal inlay insertion (ReVision Optics, Lake Forest, CA), and assess the extent to…
Open Payments Database: Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agent Payments to Ophthalmologists
Purpose To analyze anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agent–associated industry payments to ophthalmologists using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments and Provider Utilization and Payment data….
Axial Length Measurement Failure Rates With Biometers Using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Compared to Partial-Coherence Interferometry and Optical Low-Coherence Interferometry
Purpose To compare a new swept-source optical coherence tomography (SSOCT)-based biometer (OA-2000) with the IOLMaster v5.4 (partial-coherence interferometry) and Aladdin (optical low-coherence interferometry) biometers in terms of axial length measurement…
Appearance of Far Peripheral Retina in Normal Eyes by Ultra-widefield Fluorescein Angiography
Purpose To characterize the appearance of the far peripheral retina of normal eyes using ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography (UWFA). Design Cross-sectional study. Methods This study enrolled 101 eyes with best-corrected visual…
Trends in Prevalence of Diagnosed Ocular Disease and Utilization of Eye Care Services in American Veterans
Purpose To assess trends in prevalence of diagnosed ocular disease and use of eye care services in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Design Prevalence study. Methods We performed…
