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
In Vivo Intraocular Distribution and Safety of Periocular Nanoparticle Carboplatin for Treatment of Advanced Retinoblastoma in Humans
Purpose To study the intraocular distribution and safety of polymethylmethacrylate nanoparticles loaded with carboplatin after posterior subtenon injection in humans. Design Prospective, interventional, comparative case series. Methods Six patients (mean…
The Demographic Patterns and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Corneal Erosions Related to Trauma and Epithelial and Bowman Layer Disorders
We read with great interest the article titled “Demographic Patterns and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Recurrent Corneal Erosions Related to Trauma and Epithelial and Bowman Layer Disorders.” We applaud…
In Vivo 3-Dimensional Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping as an Indicator of Dry Eye: Preliminary Clinical Assessment
We read with great interest the recent article from Kanellopoulos and Asimellis. They concluded that corneal epithelial thickness measured using novel anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) was significantly thicker in…
Aberrometry in Patients Implanted With Accommodative Intraocular Lenses
Purpose To evaluate the objective accommodative response, change of aberrations, and depth of focus in eyes implanted with the Crystalens accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) at different accommodative demands. Design Prospective,…
Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in Taiwan: Clinical and Microbiological Profiles, 1998–2002 Versus 2008–2012
Purpose To identify the change in clinical and microbiological profiles of pediatric microbial keratitis in Taiwan between 1998–2002 and 2008–2012. Design Retrospective, observational study. Method setting : Chang Gung Memorial…
Reliability of 4 Clinical Grading Systems for Corneal Staining
Purpose To determine the interobserver and intraobserver reliability of 4 clinical grading systems for corneal staining. Design Retrospective, observational study. Methods One hundred twenty-two photographs of corneal erosions from variable…
Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin A Levels in Young Children With Chalazia in Southwest China
Purpose To detect risk factors that may be related to chalazia in children in southwest China. Design Prospective case-control study. Methods The case group, 88 children with chalazia, was divided…
