OPHTHALMOLOGY
Outcomes of Same-Size Host and Donor Trephine in Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty for Keratoconus
We read the elegant randomized controlled trial by Huang and associates on the outcomes of same-size host and donor trephine in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for keratoconus. We have concerns…
Comparison Over Time of Vault in Chinese Eyes Receiving Implantable Contact Lenses With or Without a Central Hole
Purpose To compare the longitudinal vault changes after implantation of a posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) (Visian implantable contact lens) with (ICL V4c) and without (ICL V4) a central…
Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Autoimmune Non-necrotizing Anterior Scleritis: Results of a Phase I/II Clinical Trial
Purpose To evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of gevokizumab, an anti-interleukin 1β (IL-1β) monoclonal antibody, in the treatment of active, noninfectious, non-necrotizing anterior scleritis. Design Phase 1/2, open label,…
Association of Dry Eye Tests With Extraocular Signs Among 3514 Participants in the Sjögren’s Syndrome International Registry
Purpose To identify a screening strategy for dry eye patients with a high likelihood of having Sjogren syndrome (SS) through the evaluation of the association of ocular surface tests with…
Refractive Errors and Amblyopia in the UCLA Preschool Vision Program; First Year Results
Purpose To report the outcomes of full ophthalmic examination for preschool children in LA County who failed screening with the Retinomax Autorefractor. Design Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Methods Between August 2012…
Very Low Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Large Series of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Patients
Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of keratoconus (KC) and other corneal abnormalities by means of videokeratography and tomography in a large series of patients affected by vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Design…
Early and Long-Term Responses to Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in Diabetic Macular Edema: Analysis of Protocol I Data
Purpose To determine whether early visual acuity response to ranibizumab in diabetic macular edema is associated with long-term outcome. Design Post hoc analysis of randomized controlled trial data. Methods Pooled…
Influence of Early Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty on Visual Outcomes in Pseudophakic Corneal Edema
Purpose Longstanding corneal edema can lead to anterior stromal scarring that may limit visual acuity following Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK). The ideal time to perform DSEK to prevent permanent…
Persistently Vitreous Culture–Positive Exogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis
Purpose To report the clinical settings, microbiological isolates, and best-corrected visual acuities (BCVA) of patients with persistently culture-positive exogenous fungal endophthlamitis. Design Retrospective consecutive case series. Methods Setting : Tertiary…
