OPHTHALMOLOGY
Pars Plana Vitrectomy Combined With Either Secondary Scleral Fixated or Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation
We read the article published by Melamud and associates, entitled “Pars Plana Vitrectomy Combined With Either Secondary Scleral Fixated or Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation.” The article addressed an interesting…
Distinct Responsiveness to Intravitreal Ranibizumab Therapy in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy With Single or Multiple Polyps
We have read the article published in the Journal by Suzuki and associates: “Distinct responsiveness to intravitreal ranibizumab therapy in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy with single or multiple polyps.” In that…
Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab Versus Dexamethasone for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (COMRADE C): A European Label Study
Purpose To compare the efficacy and safety of the European labels of ranibizumab 0.5 mg vs dexamethasone 0.7 mg in patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Design…
Efficacy of Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% Compared With Timolol 0.5% in Lowering Intraocular Pressure Over 24 Hours
Purpose To compare the diurnal and nocturnal effects of latanoprostene bunod 0.024% solution with timolol maleate 0.5% solution on intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular perfusion pressure. Design Prospective, open-label randomized…
Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus With and Without Resolved Corneal Hydrops: Long-term Results
Purpose To evaluate the long-term risk of endothelial rejection, graft survival, and associated factors following penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus, with and without prior resolved corneal hydrops. Design Retrospective cohort…
Has the Time Come for All to Routinely Use Intracameral Antibiotic Prophylaxis at the Time of Cataract Surgery?
I read with interest the article by Olson ; however, I believe that some discussion of the paper is needed. It was shown in several studies that the similar endophthalmitis…
