Wavefront-Guided Versus Wavefront-Optimized Laser In Situ Keratomileusis for Patients With Myopia: A Prospective Randomized Contralateral Eye Study
We read with interest the article by He and associates on comparing the clinical outcomes of wavefront-guided and wavefront-optimized in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). They found both treatments were able to correct…
Tattoo-Associated Uveitis
We were very interested to read the recent article by Ostheimer and associates, describing a series of 7 patients with tattoo-associated uveitis. The authors imply that this represents a distinct…
Intraocular Pressure in Children: The Effect of Body Position as Assessed by Icare and Tono-Pen Tonometers
Purpose To explore the effect of body position (sitting vs supine) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in children, as assessed by the Icare PRO and the Tono-Pen. Design Prospective clinical study….
Factors Influencing Long-Term Regression After Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation for Moderate to High Myopia
We have read with great interest the article by Kamiya and associates. The authors showed that eyes of older patients and eyes with longer axial length were more predisposed to…
Asymmetry Analysis of Macular Inner Retinal Layers for Glaucoma Diagnosis
Purpose To determine if asymmetry in thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), ganglion cell layer, ganglion cell complex, and total retina between upper and lower macula halves can…
Acute Retinal Arterial Ischemia: An Emergency Often Ignored
We read with dismay the editorial by Valerie Biousse regarding management of patients with central or branch retinal artery occlusion (RAO). Dr Biousse states that patients with RAO should undergo…
Purtscher-like Retinopathy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Purpose To investigate clinical characteristics of Purtscher-like retinopathy and its clinical implications among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Design Observational case series. Methods setting : Tertiary medical center. patient…
