Reporting Visual Acuities
The AJO encourages authors to report the visual acuity in the manuscript using the same nomenclature that was used in gathering the data provided they were recorded in one of…
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Patterns of Damage in Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma Compared to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Purpose To compare patterns of damage in chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG) to a control group of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Design Retrospective cross-sectional study. Methods setting: Academic tertiary-care…
Intraocular Foreign Bodies in China: Clinical Characteristics, Prognostic Factors, and Visual Outcomes in 1421 Eyes
Purpose To investigate epidemiologic and clinical characteristics, prognostic factors, and visual outcomes of posttraumatic intraocular foreign body (IOFB). Design Retrospective, consecutive case series. Methods Information from 1421 eyes (1299 inpatients)…
Utility Values Associated With Vitreous Floaters
Purpose To ascertain the health-related quality of life associated with symptomatic degenerative vitreous floaters. Design Cross-sectional questionnaire survey. Methods In this institution-based study, 311 outpatients aged 21 years and older…
Acquired Sessile Hemangioma of the Conjunctiva: A Report of 10 Cases
Purpose To report 10 cases of an unusual conjunctival lesion that has been termed acquired sessile hemangioma . Design Retrospective, interventional case series. Methods A chart review was conducted on…
Corneal Graft Survival and Intraocular Pressure Control after Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty in Eyes with Pre-existing Glaucoma
Purpose To describe the effect of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) on intraocular pressure (IOP) and corneal graft survival in eyes with pre-existing glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Design Retrospective,…
Incremental Cost-Utility Analysis of Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Compared with Penetrating Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Keratoconus
Purpose This study sought to determine the cost effectiveness of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) compared with penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for the treatment of keratoconus. DALK is associated with lower…
Prospective, Randomized Study of the Efficacy of Systemic Cyclosporine in High-Risk Corneal Transplantation
Purpose Immunologic rejection remains a major cause of graft failure in high-risk corneal transplantation. This study was conducted to elucidate the efficacy and safety of systemic cyclosporine (CsA) in high-risk…
Corneal Cross-linking with Hypo-osmolar Riboflavin Solution in Thin Keratoconic Corneas
Purpose To evaluate the 1-year results of keratoconic eyes with thin corneas that were treated by a hypo-osmolar riboflavin solution and ultraviolet A collagen cross-linking (CXL). Design Retrospective, nonrandomized study….
Collagen Cross-Linking With Riboflavin in a Femtosecond Laser–Created Pocket in Rabbit Corneas: 6-Month Results
Purpose To evaluate the initial changes of normal rabbit corneas after collagen cross-linking (CXL) with a femtosecond laser. Design Experimental study in animal eyes. Methods The right eyes of 10…
