The Choroid and Vision Loss
Research studies have a multiplicative power to extend beyond their initial size. Descriptions of newly recognized, rare diseases may present 10 cases and provide information that can be generalized to…
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Wide-Field Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging to Evaluate Retinal Function in Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa
Purpose To study the correlation between the visual fields (VF) and wide-field fundus autofluorescence (FAF) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Design Retrospective, observational, consecutive case series. Methods Twenty-four eyes…
Fundus Autofluorescence Patterns in Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Purpose To provide a systematic classification of fundus autofluorescence (FAF) patterns in patients affected by Best vitelliform macular dystrophy. Design Cross-sectional prospective study. Methods Patients affected by Best vitelliform macular…
Announcement
LXXI Edward Jackson Memorial Lecture “Retinoblastoma: Fifty Years of Progress” by Hans Grossniklaus, MD Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014 during opening session 8:30 AM to 10 AM Venue: American Academy…
Reduction in Mean Deviation Values in Automated Perimetry in Eyes With Multifocal Compared to Monofocal Intraocular Lens Implants
I read with great interest the article by Farid and associates regarding the effect of multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) on nonspecific reduction of mean deviation (MD) upon Humphrey standard achromatic…
Dome-Shaped Macular Configuration: Longitudinal Changes in the Sclera and Choroid by Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Over Two Years
Purpose To study longitudinal changes in the posterior pole in eyes with dome-shaped macular configuration within the staphyloma. Design Prospective, longitudinal study. Methods We prospectively examined the macular area in…
Myopia in Young Adults Is Inversely Related to an Objective Marker of Ocular Sun Exposure: The Western Australian Raine Cohort Study
Purpose To determine the association between ocular sun exposure measured by conjunctival ultraviolet (UV) autofluorescence and myopic refractive error in young adults. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods setting : Population-based cohort…
Omega-3 Supplementation Combined With Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Lowers Vitreal Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Purpose To determine the influence of omega-3 supplementation on vitreous vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) levels in patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) receiving intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment….
Predicting the Need for Surgical Intervention in Pediatric Orbital Cellulitis
We read with interest the recent article by Smith and associates, who investigated the relation between ophthalmic clinical signs at first presentation and the need for surgical treatment in children…
