Potential Predictors of Poor Visual Outcome in Human Leukocyte Antigen-B27–Associated Uveitis
Purpose To identify potential predictors of permanent vision loss in patients with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27-associated uveitis in a tertiary referral center. Design Retrospective case-control study. Methods The charts of…
Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography–Derived Characteristics of Bruch Membrane Opening in a Young Adult Australian Population
Purpose To characterize and quantify Bruch membrane opening (BMO)-based optic nerve head (ONH) parameters in a large, young and healthy, predominantly white population. Design Cross-sectional study and reliability analysis. Methods…
Measurement of Foveal Avascular Zone Dimensions and its Reliability in Healthy Eyes Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
We read with interest the article by Shahlaee and associates describing the reliability of measurements of foveal avascular zone (FAZ) dimensions using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). In that study,…
Clinical Characteristics of Posterior Staphylomas in Myopic Eyes With Axial Length Shorter Than 26.5 Millimeters
We read with interest the article “Clinical Characteristics of Posterior Staphylomas in Myopic Eyes With Axial Length Shorter than 26.5 Millimeters” by Wang and associates. In their study, the authors…
Effect of Serial Intrasilicone Oil Bevacizumab Injections in Eyes With Recurrent Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Retinal Detachment
In their study entitled “Effect of Serial Intrasilicone Oil Bevacizumab Injections in Eyes With Recurrent Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Retinal Detachment,” Hsu and associates evaluate the possible role of bevacizumab in preventing…
Effects of Hormone Therapy on Intraocular Pressure: The Women’s Health Initiative-Sight Exam Study
Purpose Previous studies suggest that hormone therapy favorably affects intraocular pressure (IOP). Here, we examined the association between hormone therapy use and IOP in the context of a large randomized…
Detection of Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Purpose To assess whether optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) can be used as an alternative to conventional fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) for the detection of myopic choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Design…