Reporting Visual Acuities
The AJO encourages authors to report the visual acuity in the manuscript using the same nomenclature that was used in gathering the data provided they were recorded in one of…
Fixation Stability and Refractive Error After Cataract Surgery in High Myopic Eyes
We read with interest the paper by Zhu and associates, who investigated the relationship between the postoperative refractive error and fixation stability in highly myopic eyes that had cataract surgery….
Has the Time Come for All to Routinely Use Intracameral Antibiotic Prophylaxis at the Time of Cataract Surgery?
Our group was impressed to read the editorial by Olson discussing the best approach for antibiotic prophylaxis of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) and would like to raise several points. To date,…
In Vivo Porcine Model of Venous Air Embolism During Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Purpose Venous air embolism (VAE) during pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) can occur owing to improper positioning of the infusion cannula in the suprachoroidal space and may lead to sudden compromise…
Quantifying Retinal Microvascular Changes in Uveitis Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Purpose To quantify retinal capillary density and morphology in uveitis using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography angiography (SD-OCTA). Design Cross-sectional, observational study. Methods Healthy and uveitic subjects were recruited from 2…
The Auckland Cataract Study: Assessing Preoperative Risk Stratification Systems for Phacoemulsification Surgery in a Teaching Hospital
Purpose To evaluate 2 preoperative risk stratification systems for assessing the risk of complications in phacoemulsification cataract surgery, performed by residents, fellows, and attending physicians in a public teaching hospital….