Luminal and Stromal Areas of Choroid Determined by Binarization Method of Optical Coherence Tomographic Images
We read with interest the research article by Sonoda and associates entitiled “Luminal and Stromal Areas of Choroid Determined by Binarization Method of Optical Coherence Tomographic Images.” This paper was…
Center and Surgeon Effect on Outcomes of Endothelial Keratoplasty Versus Penetrating Keratoplasty in the United Kingdom
We read with interest the recent study by Greenrod and associates assessing corneal graft outcomes from the United Kingdom (UK) transplant registry. We took particular note of the finding that…
High Diagnostic Yield of Whole Exome Sequencing in Participants With Retinal Dystrophies in a Clinical Ophthalmology Setting
Purpose To assess the diagnostic yield and the practicality of implementing whole exome sequencing within a clinical ophthalmology setting. Design Evaluation of a diagnostic protocol. Methods setting : Patient participants…
Lamellar Hole–Associated Epiretinal Proliferation in Comparison to Epiretinal Membranes of Macular Pseudoholes
Purpose To compare immunocytochemical and ultrastructural characteristics of “lamellar hole–associated epiretinal proliferation” in lamellar macular holes with “conventional epiretinal membrane” in macular pseudoholes. Design A consecutive observational case series, laboratory…
Strabismus Surgery Reoperation Rates With Adjustable and Conventional Sutures
Purpose To determine the association of strabismus surgery reoperation rates with adjustable or conventional sutures. Design Retrospective cross-sectional study. Methods setting : Review of a large national private insurance database….
Predominantly Cone-System Dysfunction as Rare Form of Retinal Degeneration in Patients With Molecularly Confirmed Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Purpose To describe a series of patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and predominantly retinal cone dysfunction, a previously only rarely reported association. Design Retrospective observational case series. Methods Seven patients…
Risk Factors Predictive of Endogenous Endophthalmitis Among Hospitalized Patients With Hematogenous Infections in the United States
We read with great interest the article by Vaziri and associates describing risk factors predictive of endogenous endophthalmitis among hospitalized patients with hematogenous infections in the United States. In their…
