Uveitis Reactivation in Children Treated With Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors
Purpose To evaluate reactivation of pediatric uveitis during/following treatment with tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibition (anti-TNFα). Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods We assessed the incidence of uveitis reactivation in children…
Preoperative Prognostic Factors and Predictive Score in Patients Operated On for Combined Cataract and Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane
Purpose To report preoperative prognostic factors associated with visual acuity recovery 1 year after combined cataract and idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery and to introduce a predictive score. Design Interventional…
Safety Profile of Venturi Versus Peristaltic Phacoemulsification Pumps in Cataract Surgery Using a Capsular Surrogate for the Human Lens
Purpose To compare the risk of capsular rupture of the human lens during cataract surgery from contact by phacoemulsification needles using different vacuum pumps, ultrasound modalities, and contact angles. Design…
Sensitivity and Specificity of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Detecting Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
We read with interest the paper titled “Sensitivity and Specificity of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Detecting Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy” by De Salvo and associates. The paper presents excellent…
Accuracy of the Refractive Prediction Determined by Multiple Currently Available Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas in Small Eyes
I read with interest the recently published paper by Carifi and associates regarding formula accuracy in very small eyes (<21 mm) and some questions arose. Why is the “target refraction” mentioned…
Comparison of Outcomes of Primary Anterior Chamber Versus Secondary Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation in Complicated Cataract Surgeries
We read with great interest the article by Chan and associates evaluating the visual outcomes and complications between patients implanted with primary anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) or secondary scleral-fixated…
