Pegaptanib for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
We read with great interest the article by Wroblewski and associates regarding the effect of intravitreal pegaptanib (IVP) in treating macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). The…
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Complications and Clinical Outcomes of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty With Intraocular Lens Exchange
We read with great interest the recently published article “Complications and clinical outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty with intraocular lens exchange” by Shah and associates. We agree that…
Multicenter Clinical Evaluation of Bepotastine Besilate Ophthalmic Solutions 1.0% and 1.5% to Treat Allergic Conjunctivitis
Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solutions 1.0% and 1.5% compared with placebo at reducing ocular itching and conjunctival hyperemia in the conjunctival allergen challenge (CAC) model…
Sub-Tenon Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection in the Treatment of Scleritis
I would like to thank Drs Johnson and Chu for their article “Evaluation of Sub-Tenon Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections in the Treatment of Scleritis. It brings to our attention the new…
Superficial Punctate Keratitis and Conjunctival Erosions Associated With Congenital Tufting Enteropathy
Purpose To study the value of conjunctival biopsy in congenital tufting enteropathy diagnosis. Design Case-comparative study. Methods Between January 2000 and June 2007, all children seeking treatment with an early…
Clinical Trial of 0.02% Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Microsporidial Keratoconjunctivitis
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of 0.02% polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis caused by microsporidia. Design Prospective, double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Methods One hundred forty-five patients…
AJO History of Ophthalmology Series
Abraham Lincoln experienced intermittent left hypertropia during his adult life. Several photographs show him with a right head tilt, making it likely that he had an underaction of the left…
Effect of Pupil Size on Corneal Aberrations Before and After Standard Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, Custom Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, and Corneal Refractive Therapy
Purpose To evaluate the effect of changing the pupil size on the corneal first-surface higher-order aberrations induced by different refractive treatments: standard laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), custom LASIK, and…
Excimer Laser-Assisted Lamellar Keratoplasty and the Corneal Endothelium
Purpose To evaluate endothelial changes after excimer laser-assisted lamellar keratoplasty. Design Retrospective, interventional case series. Methods Seven eyes of 7 keratoconus patients were evaluated for 1 year after pachymetry-guided lamellar…
