OPHTHALMOLOGY
Ocular Torsion among Patients with Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships with Disease Severity Factors
We read the article “Ocular Torsion among Patients with Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships with Disease Severity Factors,” by Shin and associates, with interest. We would like to congratulate the authors on…
Impact of the Revised American Academy of Ophthalmology Guidelines Regarding Hydroxychloroquine Screening on Actual Practice
This letter refers to the article “Impact of the Revised American Academy of Ophthalmology Guidelines Regarding Hydroxychloroquine Screening in Actual Practice,” by Browning, and to the accompanying editorial by Marmor….
Change in Efficiency of Aspheric Intraocular Lenses Based on Pupil Diameter
We read with interest the article by Eom and associates on aspheric intraocular lens performance. The authors stated that “aberrations of the cornea increase with age.” Although according to recent…
Initiation of Anti-TNF Therapy and the Risk of Optic Neuritis: From the Safety Assessment of Biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study
I read with interest the article “Initiation of anti-TNF therapy and the risk of optic neuritis: from the safety assessment of biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study”; however, I have some hesitation…
Interleukin 21, Interleukin 23, and Transforming Growth Factor β1 in HLA-A29-Associated Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy
Purpose To determine the peripheral levels of 20 immune mediators in serum samples from patients with birdshot retinochoroidopathy (BSRC). Design Single-center prospective case-control study. Methods The serum of 17 BSRC…
Visual Impairment and Subsequent Use of Support Services Among Older People: Longitudinal Findings From the Blue Mountains Eye Study
Purpose To assess the impact of visual impairment and blindness on the incident use of community support services in the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Design Population-based cohort. Methods Of 3654…