Purpose To compare pain scores with and without supplementary topical 2% lidocaine gel in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) under topical anesthesia using 0.5% proparacaine eye…
Purpose To assess pupil dynamics quantitatively in relation to the use of α 1 -adrenoceptor antagonists, which contribute to the features of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, using a new, hand-held,…
Purpose To report changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) 1 year following strabismus surgery. Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods Seventy-three adults undergoing strabismus surgery in a single clinical practice…
Purpose To evaluate the short-term results of glued intrascleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lens (glued IOL) in children without adequate capsular support. Design Noncomparative retrospective observational case series. Patients…
Purpose To determine the influence of general anesthesia and strabismus surgery on children’s intellectual abilities. Design Prospective, observational study. Methods settings: Institutional. patients: Children 5 to 10 years of age…
Purpose To evaluate the impact of full correction vs undercorrection on the magnitude of the myopic shift and postoperative visual acuity after unilateral intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in children. Design…
Purpose To provide a multidisciplinary synthesis of scientific information on disability, discomfort, dazzling, and scotomatic (photostress) glare. Design Perspective. Methods Analysis and integration of relevant historical and contemporary publications on…
I read with great interest the article by Alabiad and associates entitled, “Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Ocular and Nasal Flora in Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections.” I would like to commend…
