Long-term Outcomes in Fellow Eyes Comparing DSAEK and DMEK for Treatment of Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy

Jan 3, 2022 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Long-term Outcomes in Fellow Eyes Comparing DSAEK and DMEK for Treatment of Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy

Purpose To compare the long-term results of Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in fellow eyes for treatment of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. Methods…

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Phase 3 Randomized Study of Efficacy and Safety of a Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert in Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Phase 3 Randomized Study of Efficacy and Safety of a Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert in Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis

Highlights • Allergic conjunctivitis has an inflammatory late-stage allergic response. • Corticosteroids can treat this response, but serious side effects are a concern. • A dexamethasone intracanalicular insert reduced itching…

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Transepithelial Versus Epithelium-Off Corneal Crosslinking for Progressive Keratoconus: Findings From a Cochrane Systematic Review

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Transepithelial Versus Epithelium-Off Corneal Crosslinking for Progressive Keratoconus: Findings From a Cochrane Systematic Review

Purpose The purpose of this study was to summarize key findings from a systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of transepithelial corneal crosslinking (CXL) compared with epithelium-off CXL for…

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Vertical Position of the Central Retinal Vessel in the Optic Disc and Its Association With the Site of Visual Field Defects in Glaucoma

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Vertical Position of the Central Retinal Vessel in the Optic Disc and Its Association With the Site of Visual Field Defects in Glaucoma

HIGHLIGHTS • Vertical retinal vessel (RV) position is related to the visual field defect (VFD) site. • Eyes with RV in the superior optic nerve head (ONH) region tend to…

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Induced Refractive Error Changes the Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Transverse Magnification and Vascular Indices

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Induced Refractive Error Changes the Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Transverse Magnification and Vascular Indices

Purpose To assess the effect of changing anterior eye refractive power with contact lenses on the transverse magnification of en face images and associated vascular indices from optical coherence tomographic…

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Quality of Life in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Cataract: An Analysis of VFQ-25 and OSDI From the iStent inject® Pivotal Trial

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Quality of Life in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Cataract: An Analysis of VFQ-25 and OSDI From the iStent inject® Pivotal Trial

Objective To assess quality of life (QOL) as measured by patient-reported outcomes (PRO) within the iStent inject ® pivotal trial. Design Randomized controlled trial analysis of secondary outcomes. Methods The…

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Characteristics Associated With New Patient Appointment No-Shows at an Academic Ophthalmology Department in the United States

Dec 24, 2021 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Characteristics Associated With New Patient Appointment No-Shows at an Academic Ophthalmology Department in the United States

Highlights • No-shows were associated with certain patient and appointment characteristics. • Younger age was associated with a higher likelihood of no-show. • Lower socioeconomic status was associated with a…

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