Initiation of Anti-TNF Therapy and the Risk of Optic Neuritis: From the Safety Assessment of Biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study
I read with interest the article “Initiation of anti-TNF therapy and the risk of optic neuritis: from the safety assessment of biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study”; however, I have some hesitation…
Interleukin 21, Interleukin 23, and Transforming Growth Factor β1 in HLA-A29-Associated Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy
Purpose To determine the peripheral levels of 20 immune mediators in serum samples from patients with birdshot retinochoroidopathy (BSRC). Design Single-center prospective case-control study. Methods The serum of 17 BSRC…
Visual Impairment and Subsequent Use of Support Services Among Older People: Longitudinal Findings From the Blue Mountains Eye Study
Purpose To assess the impact of visual impairment and blindness on the incident use of community support services in the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Design Population-based cohort. Methods Of 3654…
Correction of Lower Lid Retraction Using TarSys Bioengineered Grafts for Graves Ophthalmopathy
Purpose To investigate the efficacy of decellularized porcine-derived membrane (tarSys; IOP Inc), a bioengineered eyelid spacer graft, for lower lid retraction correction in patients with Graves ophthalmopathy. Design Retrospective observational…
Posterior Iris-claw Aphakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children
Purpose To evaluate the indications, visual outcomes, and complication rate after posterior implantation of an iris-claw aphakic intraocular lens (IOL) in children. Design Noncomparative retrospective cohort study. Methods setting :…
The Association Between Compliance With Recommended Follow-up and Glaucomatous Disease Severity in a County Hospital Population
Purpose To assess the association between insufficient follow-up and clinical parameters such as disease severity and medication use among glaucoma patients at a metropolitan county hospital. Design Cross-sectional study. Methods…
Pediatric Ptosis as a Sign of Treatable Autonomic Dysfunction
Purpose To report the ophthalmic findings in young patients with dopamine β-hydroxylase deficiency and to assess them in the context of other reports in an attempt to discern if ophthalmic…
Posterior Capsule Opacification with the iMics1 NY-60 and AcrySof SN60WF 1-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses: 3-Year Results of a Randomized Trial
Purpose To compare the intensity of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) 3 years after implantation of 2 different 1-piece foldable hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs). Design Randomized, prospective, patient- and examiner-masked…
Long-term Risk of Glaucoma After Congenital Cataract Surgery
Purpose To report the long-term risk of glaucoma development in children following congenital cataract surgery. Design Retrospective interventional consecutive case series. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of 62 eyes…
