Purpose To assess the noneconomic value of tests used in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, and explore the contexts and factors that determine such value. Design Perspective. Methods Selected…

The 3rd World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy), March 22–25, 2012, Istanbul. Website: http://www.comtecmed.com/COPHy/2012/ COPHy Istanbul will be devoted to evidence-based debates and discussions amongst chairpersons, speakers and the…

We thank Dr Kamal for his comments on our article and wish to clarify his concerns regarding our study. First, topical antibiotics were included in the postoperative antibiotics regimen, and…

Many surgeons prefer to insert bicanalicular silicone stents during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in cases of canalicular obstruction, previous failed attempt, endonasal DCR, or even in primary cases of nasolacrimal obstruction. A…

Drs Richoz and Schutz in their letter raise 3 main problems with our article to which I will respond. Concerns were raised regarding the technique that we evaluated because, in…

We read with special interest the article by Auriol and associates describing risk factors for development of choroidal detachment after sclera buckling. Some points need to be addressed. Apposition of…

The focus of our recent publication was branch facial nerve injury occurring as a result of superficial temporal artery biopsy. In the article, we stressed that the risk of this…

We read with great interest the recent report by Yoon and associates describing 4 patients with iatrogenic facial nerve injury sustained during temporal artery biopsy. They correctly describe the danger…

We appreciate the interest and discussion from Drs Chandra and Williamson regarding our recent publication. Overall, their comments complement the findings of our study. The only point of debate, really,…

We read with great interest the article by Oh and associates, which adds further debate to the question of the management of antiplatelet and anticoagulant medication in patients undergoing vitreoretinal…