OPHTHALMOLOGY
Early Vitrectomy for Spontaneous, Fundus-Obscuring Vitreous Hemorrhage
We read with interest the article “Early Vitrectomy for Spontaneous, Fundus-Obscuring Vitreous Hemorrhage” by Melamud and associates. As the authors rightly point out, there is a potential morbidity attached to…
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Iris Fixation and Scleral Fixation as Treatment for Intraocular Lens Dislocation
We read with interest the article by Kim and Kim titled “Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Iris Fixation and Scleral Fixation as Treatment for Intraocular Lens Dislocation.” We would like…
Intensified Topical Steroids as Prophylaxis for Macular Edema After Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Combined With Cataract Surgery
Purpose To analyze the effect of intensified topical steroid therapy after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty combined with cataract surgery (triple-DMEK) on the incidence of postoperative cystoid macular edema (CME). Design…
Effectiveness of Glaucoma Counseling on Rates of Follow-up and Glaucoma Knowledge in a South Indian Population
Purpose To evaluate the impact of traditional counseling and patient-centered counseling, either alone or with recorded audio counseling reinforcement, on glaucoma knowledge and clinical follow-up. Design Prospective randomized controlled trial….
The Use of the Esclera Scleral Contact Lens in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of the Esclera scleral contact lens (SCL) treatment and its impact on clinical testing for moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). Design Prospective interventional…
Predictors of Response to Intravitreal Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Purpose To identify factors that influence visual and anatomic response to treatment with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Design Observational cohort study. Methods…
Idiopathic Dacryoadenitis: Clinical Features, Histopathology, and Treatment Outcomes
Purpose To review the clinical and histologic features of idiopathic dacryoadenitis, and to assess prognostic factors associated with disease recurrence, treatment recalcitrance, and incomplete treatment response. Design Retrospective interventional case…
Neuroretinal Rim Area Change in Glaucoma Patients With Visual Field Progression Endpoints and Intraocular Pressure Reduction. The Canadian Glaucoma Study: 4
Purpose To compare rim area rates in patients with and without the visual field (VF) progression endpoint in the Canadian Glaucoma Study and determine whether intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction following…
