Use of Intraoperative Fourier-Domain Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography During Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Use of Intraoperative Fourier-Domain Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography During Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty

Purpose To evaluate the intraoperative use of handheld Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) during Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) to assess the donor-host interface. Design Prospective, observational case series….

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Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Polymer Sealant for Closure of Sutureless Sclerotomies: A Histologic Study

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Polymer Sealant for Closure of Sutureless Sclerotomies: A Histologic Study

Purpose To evaluate a polyethylene glycol–based hydrogel bandage for its ability to secure sutureless pars plana vitrectomy sclerotomies. Design Laboratory investigation. Methods Twenty-gauge (20-G) and twenty-three gauge (23-G) sclerotomies were…

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Periorbital Contact Sensitization

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Periorbital Contact Sensitization

Purpose To identify frequency and pattern of contact sensitization among patients with periorbital dermatitis. Design Cross-sectional retrospective investigation of 1247 patients referred for patch testing over a 17-year period. Methods…

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The Effect of Topical Autologous Serum on Graft Re-epithelialization After Penetrating Keratoplasty

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on The Effect of Topical Autologous Serum on Graft Re-epithelialization After Penetrating Keratoplasty

Purpose To analyze factors influencing corneal graft re-epithelialization after penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and evaluate the effect of topical autologous serum in promoting graft re-epithelialization. Design Prospective interventional study. Methods We…

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Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Trial of Ranibizumab for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: PIER Study Year 2

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Trial of Ranibizumab for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: PIER Study Year 2

Purpose To evaluate efficacy and safety of quarterly (and then monthly) ranibizumab during the 2-year P hase IIIb, multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham i njection–controlled study of the e fficacy and…

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Analysis of Retinal Flecks in Fundus Flavimaculatus Using High-Definition Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Jan 17, 2017 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Analysis of Retinal Flecks in Fundus Flavimaculatus Using High-Definition Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Purpose To assess morphologic changes associated with retinal flecks in fundus flavimaculatus using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Design Observational case series. Methods Simultaneous recordings of SD-OCT and confocal scanning…

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