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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646229&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02270.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646229 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646228&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02234.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646228 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646227&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02190.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646227 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646226&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02229.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646226 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646225&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02201.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646225 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646224&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02208.x Conclusion:  The postural change from supine to LDP significantly increased IOP of the dependent eyes. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646224 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646223&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02230.x Conclusions:  In the adult population of Greater Beijing with an age of 40+ years, the prevalence of ocular trauma was 1.6 ± 0.2% and was associated with male gender, rural residence and alcohol consumption. The age‐standardized ocular trauma prevalence of 1.7 ± 0.01% was comparable with figures from Caucasian populations. The 5‐year incidence of ocular trauma of 2.6 ± 0.3% was associated with male gender, younger age and lower income. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646223 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646222&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02207.x Conclusions:  Opportunities exist to increase cataract programme revenues through multi‐tiered offerings in this setting, allowing greater subsidization of low‐income patients. Personal familiarity with cataract surgery is important in determining WTP. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646222 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646221&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02209.x Conclusion:  Intravitreal ranibizumab treatment for NV‐AMD induces a reduction in arteriolar diameter, velocity, and blood flow in patients who have received <1.50 mg of ranibizumab. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646221 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646220&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01822.x Conclusion:  One year postoperatively, there was no difference in CS between both treatment groups using the Pelli‐Robson and CSV‐1000E tests. CS was reduced postoperatively in the LASIK group at the lower spatial frequencies under photopic conditions. No postoperative change was detected in CS following LASIK or LASEK using the Pelli‐Robson test. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646220 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646219&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01845.x Conclusion:  Visual acuity and refractive error outcomes were similar in both treatment group and no patient preference was observed. Customized ablation was associated with a smaller but not statistically significant postoperative increase in HOAs, better preservation of scotopic contrast sensitivity, quicker treatment time and removal of less corneal tissue. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646219 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646218&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01838.x Conclusion:  Intravitreal bevacizumab therapy induced a significant increase in mean retinal sensitivity and significant decrease in mean absolute scotoma size during 6 months. The MP1 microperimetry proved to be a valuable tool in the evaluation of functional benefit of exudative AMD therapy with intravitreal bevacizumab. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646218 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646217&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01841.x Conclusion:  The results of our 12‐month prospective study indicate that intravitreal bevacizumab alone has similar efficacy and safety to bevacizumab plus PDT for treatment of patients with neovascular AMD, even treatment‐naïve patients. The addition of PDT did not assist in reducing the required total number of bevacizumab injections. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646217 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646216&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01817.x Conclusions:  Intravitreal triamcinolone proved to be more efficient in reducing DMO, providing longer lasting visual improvement, relative to bevacizumab. Eyes treated with triamcinolone had the highest percentage increase in IOP. Further studies are needed to corroborate these findings. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646216 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646215&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02318.x Conclusions:  From a cost‐effectiveness point of view, it seems advantageous to aim for a low intraocular pressure in all glaucoma patients. The feasibility of this strategy should therefore be investigated. Additionally, the cost‐effectiveness outcomes of initiating monotherapy with a prostaglandin analogue and reducing the frequency of VF testing may be acceptable. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646215 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646214&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2012.02383.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646214 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646213&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02332.x Conclusions:  Most of the variance in CR among older Finnish women could be explained by genetic factors. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646213 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628672&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02313.x Conclusions:  Increased vergence demand to control intermittent distance exotropia for near also drives significantly more accommodation. Minus lens therapy is more likely to act by correcting overaccommodation driven by controlling convergence, rather than by inducing blur‐driven vergence. The use of convergence as a major drive to accommodation explains many clinical characteristics of distance exotropia, including apparently high near stimulus AC/A ratios. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628672 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628671&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02358.x Conclusion:  This shows that it is possible to transplant cells originating from hESCs onto Bowman’s membrane with the epithelial layer partially removed and to get these cells to establish, grow and differentiate into corneal epithelial‐like cells in vitro. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628671 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628670&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02262.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628670 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628669&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02329.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628669 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628668&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02330.x Conclusion:  The prognostic most reliable but investigator‐dependent methods to clinically detect whether the posterior vitreous cortex is detached are B‐scan ultrasonography and BM. The objective technique of the high‐resolution, two‐dimensional time‐domain OCT allows only in a few cases a clear differentiation of preretinal structures. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628668 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628690&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02316.x Conclusions:  Hyperopia (and short axial length) besides age was the single most important associated factor for AMD in adult Indians. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628690 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628689&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02327.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628689 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628688&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02331.x Conclusions:  Simultaneous recording of SD OCT scans provided ultrastructural data for the evaluation of NIR, FAF, NIA and FA in dry AMD. Near‐infrared autofluorescence might detect earlier than FAF areas of RPE cell loss at the GA margin. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628688 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628687&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02282.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628687 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628686&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02296.x Conclusion:  Superselective ophthalmic artery infusion of melphalan was safe and powerful, especially following other therapies. Superselective ophthalmic artery infusion of melphalan should be added to focal therapies spectrum. In selected cases, melphalan should be combined with other chemotherapeutic agents. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628686 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628685&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02335.x Conclusions:  Glaucoma patients do not present the linear relationships between RI and PI observed in healthy individuals. Their nonlinear relations may be indicative of an altered autoregulation and suggest a possible threshold RI could be determined above which autoregulatory disturbances become more relevant. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628685 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628684&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02299.x This article reviews the physicochemical properties of dorzolamide, its permeation characteristics and topical bioavailability. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628684 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628683&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02334.x Conclusions:  Twelve‐year incidence of XFS is higher in women than in men and higher in older age groups than in younger ones. Most persons deemed on the slitlamp to be unilaterally affected have converted to bilateral over 12 years. Eyes with XFS at baseline were 3–4 times more likely to have cataract surgery during the 12 years. Our definition of definite XFS generally holds, while our definition of probable XFS is of no prognostic value over 12 years. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628683 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628682&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02340.x Conclusion:  The results suggest a significant alteration of both ChBVel and ChBF in EMG, which does not appear to be associated with the severity of central retinal dysfunction. These findings may contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of early glaucomatous damage in EMG and have implications for the treatment of this pathologic condition. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628682 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628681&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02341.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628681 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628680&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02342.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628680 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628679&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02345.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628679 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628678&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02347.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628678 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628677&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02351.x Conclusions:  Given the high complication rate of the extensive laser treatment for zone I ROP, it is worth considering anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor treatment as an alternative therapy. Further knowledge concerning side effects and long‐term ocular and systemic outcome is warranted before this drug becomes general clinical practice. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628677 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628676&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02352.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628676 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628675&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02354.x Conclusions:  These cases add further anatomical support to the theory of paradoxical innervation in congenital Brown syndrome. CN IV was absent in two patients on the side of the Brown syndrome, but without muscle hypoplasia. SO muscle size did not vary in up‐ and downgaze, which we interpreted as a sign of constant innervation through branches of CN III. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628675 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628674&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02355.x Conclusions:  Glaucoma screening at the optician shop was feasible, but the specificity of the screening protocol was rather low. With more stringent cut‐off points (30 mmHg; at least two reproducibly abnormal test locations), the specificity could be improved to 96% (94–98%), apparently without a significant loss of sensitivity. This suggests that screening during regular optician visits might be a viable approach. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628674 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628673&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02357.x Conclusion:  Quit smoking is an important advice to patients to prevent or slow the progress of AMD. There is no recommendation for routine nutritional or vitamins supplementation for primary prevention. However, patients with documented intermediate risk of AMD or advanced AMD in one eye are recommended to take AREDS‐type vitamin supplements. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628673 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628691&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02290.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628691 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5609501&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02258.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5609501 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5609501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5542171&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02326.x Conclusions:  Our study shows that cortical cataract is associated with diabetes mellitus, not necessarily defined by glucose control, whereas posterior subcapsular cataract is associated with glucose levels. Nuclear cataract is not associated with diabetes mellitus, but is more frequent in women and is also associated with higher heart rate. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5542171 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5542171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520487&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02307.x Conclusions:  This pilot study reports that Optos‐guided Pascal 20‐ms TRP using 1500 burns for treatment‐naive PDR is a promising procedure with favourable safety profile. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520487 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520486&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02314.x Conclusion:  Pterygium occurs in approximately one‐tenth of Norfolk Islanders. Increasing conjunctival UVAF is associated with prevalent pterygia, confirming earlier epidemiological, laboratory and ray‐tracing studies that pterygia are associated with UVR. Protection from the sun should be encouraged to reduce the prevalence of pterygium in the community. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520486 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520485&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02319.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520485 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520484&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02315.x Conclusion:  In the present collision avoidance paradigm, impaired performance of patients with right‐hemispheric lesions is associated with damage in the dorsal processing stream and potential impact on the visual spatial working memory (WM), while impaired performance of patients with left‐hemispheric lesions is associated with damage in the ventral stream and potential impact on the visual object WM. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520484 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520483&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02320.x Conclusions:  This study indicates that ocular NV in patients with CRVO can be predicted by photopic 30 Hz flicker ERG and that early PRP in ERG‐verified ischaemic CRVO could be suggested as standard treatment. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520483 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520482&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02323.x Conclusion:  We have provided reference values for mesopic CS and identified factors important for CS. The difference between mesopic and photopic measurements highlights the need for separate population norms. The new ICS score may be a useful collective descriptor of the traditional CS curve with five frequencies. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520482 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520488&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02324.x Conclusion:  We found no difference in the frequency of PE following cataract surgery when changing the postoperative topical medication from a mixture of corticosteroids and antibiotics to only corticosteroids. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5520488 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5520488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501268&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02301.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501268 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501267&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02317.x Abstract.The aim of this article was to provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge regarding ocular hemodynamic alterations affecting the retinal neuroglial cells and optic nerve head (ONH) function during cardiac surgery. Literature indicates that visual loss after heart surgery is a rare but devastating complication provoked by two main causes of optic ischaemia and infarction during on‐pump cardiac procedures: microembolism and/or hypoperfusion. Retinal ischaemia and ischaemic optic neuropathy are two possible major consequences of extracorporeal circulation in cardiac surgery. The hemodynamic modifications within the vascular beds of retina and ONH during cardiovascular operations have been incompletely studied. Consequently, it is of great interest to investigate the hemody... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501267 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501266&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02321.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501266 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501265&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02322.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501265 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501264&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02325.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501264 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501270&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02197.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501270 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501269&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02293.x Conclusion:  Microhyphema the first postoperative day seems to be a significant positive prognostic indicator in uneventful canaloplasty in regard to IOP reduction, possibly representing a restored and patent physiologic aqueous outflow system. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501269 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466523&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02280.x Abstract.The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of rare lysosomal storage disorders characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in several tissues and organs. This accumulation results in an array of clinical manifestations and premature death in severe cases. Ocular problems are very common in children with MPS and may involve the cornea, sclera, trabecular meshwork, retina, optic nerve and also the posterior visual pathways. The aims of this study are to give an overview of ocular problems in MPS and to provide clinical guidelines for paediatric ophthalmologists for early diagnosis and management of ocular manifestations in children with MPS. Diagnostic problems may arise in children with severe corneal clouding, hampering visualization of the fundus. Intraocular pressur... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466523 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466522&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02287.x Abstract.Acta Ophthalmologica appeared as the scientific journal of the Nordic ophthalmological Societies in 1923. The intention was to expose the clinical and experimental developments among the ophthalmological communities of the four Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The collaboration within the field of ophthalmology had been attempted with the publication of ‘Nordisk ophthalmologisk Tidsskrift’ in the years 1889–1892. Now, once again, the wish for a tighter Nordic cooperation was explored by enthusiastic ophthalmologists in all four countries. One person stands out as the driving force, K.K.K. Lundsgaard, who in spite of his early death in 1931 was remembered by name on the front page of Acta since 1936 by the Latin phrase ‘A K.K.K. Lundsgaard edi coepta�... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466522 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466521&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02261.x Conclusions:  Decellularized porcine corneas might serve as a potential scaffold for tissue engineering of the cornea, possibly providing xenogenic substrate for corneal transplantation. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466521 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466520&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02283.x Conclusions:  SPARC modulates the expression of several ECM genes in cultured human TM cells. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466520 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466519&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02300.x Conclusions:  This novel technique of tissue engineering may provide one of many solutions to addressing anterior corneal pathological conditions in the face of a shortage of human corneal material. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466519 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466525&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02284.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466525 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466524&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02298.x Conclusion:  Intravitreal injection of bevacizumab may be of greater benefit than that of TA for macular oedema because of BRVO. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466524 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466518&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02291.x Conclusion:  The results show that photoentrainment of circadian rhythm may be significantly impaired in older subjects because of the colour filtering characteristics of the human lens, whereas the effects were small for all three types of IOLs studied. Consequently, the ageing process of the natural lens is expected to influence the photoentrainment of circadian rhythm, whereas IOLs are not expected to be detrimental to circadian rhythm. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466518 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448414&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02199.x Conclusions:  This study provides the evidence that contractions of the anterior lens epithelial cells take place in significant portion of human lens anterior capsule postoperative preparations after non‐specific stimulation. Contractions are at least partially independent of changes in [Ca2+]i. They can be mechanically induced, are localized and reversible and have a fast response and did not differ among different types of cataract. Physiological and clinical significance of this phenomenon remains to be elucidated. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448414 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:55:05 +0100 5448414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448413&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02198.x Conclusion:  Proliferative cells with some properties of RPCs can be isolated from the adult human IPE by peripheral iridectomies. Yet, many cells retain properties of differentiated epithelial cells and lack central properties of somatic stem cells. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448413 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:55:03 +0100 5448413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448412&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01809.x Conclusion:  We are only able to recommend photopic full spectral radiance incandescent light sources to visually impaired subjects for their domestic surroundings. Furthermore, we recommend the use of full spectral radiance light sources for the illumination of Pelli‐Robson contrast sensitivity charts. Given equal illuminance, as in our study, the findings show that contrast sensitivity was better by illumination with incandescent light with full spectral radiance compared with fluorescent light with interrupted spectral radiance. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448412 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:58 +0100 5448412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448411&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01823.x Conclusion:  In our study collective, neither IBe nor ITA treatment was able to improve VA during follow‐up, significantly. CMT was reduced in both treatment groups, however not significantly. Our data demonstrates that reduction in CMT with either IBe or ITA treatment was significantly influenced by degree of CMT at baseline. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448411 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:54 +0100 5448411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448410&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01847.x Conclusions:  Short‐term treatment with amlodipine and lisinopril had no significant effect on retinal autoregulation in young normotensive patients with T1D and mild retinopathy, and this lack of effect was similar for the two drugs. A possible normalizing effect of antihypertensive treatment on retinal autoregulation was not observed; however, it might take longer time to improve autoregulation than to reduce the arterial blood pressure. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448410 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:52 +0100 5448410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448409&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01818.x Conclusion:  We conclude that HRT can be used in children between 5 and 16 years of age, and normal values presented in the study can be used for comparison of children with optic nerve diseases. Because the assessment of rim area varied the least, it may be the parameter to use for follow‐up. The normal large interocular difference should be taken into account when comparing eyes in the individual child. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448409 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:49 +0100 5448409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448408&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01830.x Conclusions:  Laser in situ keratomileusis treatment for high myopia can effectively reduce high degrees of myopia. Under correction was observed in both treatment groups but Group B has a slightly better predictability. Significant loss of BSCVA occurs infrequently after LASIK for even considerable grades of myopia (0.6% in each group). (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448408 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:42 +0100 5448408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448407&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01833.x Conclusion:  Most patients in this case series operated 10 years previously had severe glistenings and a high level of light scattering from their intraocular lenses. No detectable impact on BCVA, LCVA 10% and 2.5% was found. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448407 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:40 +0100 5448407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448406&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01801.x Conclusion:  The Catquest‐9SF shows excellent psychometric properties, as demonstrated by Rasch analysis. It is highly responsive to cataract surgery, and its brevity (nine items) makes it well suited for use in daily clinical practice. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448406 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:38 +0100 5448406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448405&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02333.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448405 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:33 +0100 5448405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448404&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02339.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448404 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:31 +0100 5448404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448394&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02179.x Abstract.Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is attributed to a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. It is characterized by degeneration involving the retinal photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch’s membrane, as well as alterations in choroidal capillaries. AMD pathogenesis is strongly associated with chronic oxidative stress and inflammation that ultimately lead to protein damage, aggregation and degeneration of RPE. Specific degenerative findings for AMD are accumulation of intracellular lysosomal lipofuscin and extracellular drusens. In this review, we discuss thoroughly RPE‐derived mechanisms in AMD pathology. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448394 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:04 +0100 5448394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448396&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02271.x Conclusions:  Age of donor as well as post‐mortem time influences the biochemical properties of the cornea. Cold storage decreases the metabolite differences between the tissues collected at different post‐mortem time. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448396 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448395&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02275.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448395 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448403&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02289.x Conclusions:  The statistical correlations between the FDT threshold values in the same visual hemifield objectively highlight the structure–function relationship determined by the anatomic distribution of retinal nervous tissue. This structure is altered in patients with glaucoma. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448403 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448402&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02302.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448402 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448401&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02303.x Conclusions:  The LPA/LPA1 receptor pathway may be involved in inflammatory, angiogenic and fibrotic responses in proliferative vitreoretinal disorders. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448401 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448400&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02304.x Conclusion:  The data suggest that cataract surgery triggered a use‐dependent structural plasticity in V2 presumably through improved binocular integration of visual input from both eyes. We conclude that activity‐dependent cortical plasticity is preserved in the ageing visual cortex and may be triggered by restoring impaired vision. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448400 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448399&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02306.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448399 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448398&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02310.x Conclusion:  The use of OCT and US enabled us to detect a partial or total PVD in 80% of the eyes. A sudden increase in late‐stage PVD between the ages of 70 and 75 was observed, correlating with the reported age prevalence of various macular diseases. In contrast to myopics, both genders of elderly emmetropics have a similar prevalence of PVD. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448398 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448397&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02312.x Conclusion:  This systematic review found that there is currently weak evidence to support the hypothesis that in patients with pathological neovascularization, a treatment‐related reduction in neovascularization is associated with an increase in visual acuity. There is a need for future appropriately designed studies. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448397 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385081&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02285.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385081 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385080&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02286.x Conclusions:  Posterior capsule opacification was not significantly different between the spheric and aspheric IOLs in this fellow‐eye, randomized comparison. Additional asphericity on the existing model of IOL does not influence PCO performance. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385080 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385079&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02288.x Conclusion:  Acute epiretinal stimulation of the human retina, using a microelectrode array, can elicit visual perceptions in blind patients with retinitis pigmentosa. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385079 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385078&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02294.x Conclusion:  The results demonstrate that the MPS 9000 consistently yields MPOD readings, which are lower than that found with the Macular Densitometer, and exhibits substantial test–retest variability. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385078 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385077&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02292.x Conclusions:  Both inflammatory markers and VEGF‐A were higher in CRVO and H‐CRVO than in BRVO undiluted vitreous samples. It seems that monocyte recruitment to the vessel wall, which might underlie the importance of eosinophils in tissue remodelling after RVO, is of special interest owing to the significant difference in MCP‐1 in the older RVO types. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385077 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385076&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02295.x Abstract.Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) shares several pathological and epidemiological similarities with systemic atherosclerosis (AS). First, an association between AS and AMD is apparent from the analyses of the histological and biochemical structure of atherosclerotic plaques in the vascular walls and retinal drusen, the hallmark of AMD. Second, there is considerable evidence implicating endothelial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of both disorders, and cellular oxidative stress appears to be a common denominator underlying this process. Moreover, there are observations that the complement system (CS) triggering inflammatory response contributes to the onset and advancement of both diseases. The CS plays a role in the generation of drusen and neovascularization in AMD as well... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385076 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5385076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5385075&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02272.x Abstract.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) is an inflammatory response of the conjunctiva triggered by exposure to seasonal allergens. Treatment options for SAC include artificial tears, antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilizers, nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, dual antihistamine/mast cell stabilizers, immunotherapy and corticosteroids. Topical, intranasal and systemic formulations of corticosteroids have traditionally provided the most effective relief of the inflammation and signs and symptoms associated with severe, acute exacerbations of SAC. However, steroid‐induced ocular and systemic side‐effects have limited the prescribing of these agents. This limitation of traditional corticosteroids led to the development of modified corticosteroids that retain the a... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5385075 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5385075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364443&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02250.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364443 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364442&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02249.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364442 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364441&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02167.x Conclusion:  Both high‐affinity Ni2+‐sensitive Ca2+ channels contribute to transretinal signalling. Based on the results from the double knockout mice, additional targets for NiCl2 must contribute to transretinal signalling, which will be most important for the structurally similar physiologically more important heavy metal cation Zn2+. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364441 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364440&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01791.x Conclusion:  This 40‐year postoperative follow‐up of patients with childhood ET who underwent strabismus surgery by a single surgeon in Sweden showed that multiple surgeries and presence of postoperative adduction deficit were the most important factors influencing the incidence of consecutive XT after surgery. Presence of uncorrected amblyopia did not alter the prognosis for long‐term development of consecutive XT. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364440 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364439&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01825.x Conclusions:  Primary evisceration with four anterior relaxing incisions and posterior sclerotomies made circumferentially behind the equator at approximately 330°, combined with porous polyethylene orbital implant placement, is a useful technique for treating a variety of end‐stage eye diseases. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364439 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364438&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01765.x Conclusion:  Cyclooxygenase‐2 is constitutively expressed in normal human eyes. The expression of COX‐2 is much lower in selected eye tumours involving COX‐2 expressing cells. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364438 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364437&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01828.x Conclusion:  The early upregulation of BDNF seems to act neuroprotectively and leads to a delay of ganglion cell loss. Although there is no direct evidence, the decrease of VIP and ADNP – the consequence of the presence of NMDA receptors on these peptide‐expressing cells – might contribute to the breakdown of endogenous neuroprotective mechanisms given that the decrease of the VIP‐related ADNP runs in parallel with the decrease of VIP. Activating and maintaining these mechanisms must be the primary aim in the therapy of diseases with retinal neuronal degeneration. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364437 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364436&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01829.x Conclusion:  Treatment with a low dosage of fluvastatin sodium or pravastatin sodium reduced the lipid build‐up as well as the macrophages in the choroid and restored the vascular lumens of choroidal vessels independently of the cholesterol effect. The normal ultrastructural features of choroidal EC and VSMC in statin‐treated animals suggest that the endothelial function is preserved and the ischaemia reduced. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364436 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364435&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2010.01867.x Conclusion:  Functional results of a translocation of RPE and choroid were heterogeneous and rather disappointing in this study. Results may have been influenced negatively by case selection. We found a relatively high rate of adverse events in the postoperative course. In selected cases, e.g. massive submacular haemorrhage or progressive neovascular AMD unresponsive to other treatment options, autologous translocation of RPE and choroid may still be considered. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364435 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364434&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01740.x Conclusion:  Treatment of neovascular AMD with intravitreal bevacizumab administered in LD of three monthly injections and followed by an OCT‐guided strategy provides functional and anatomical improvements for up to 1 year. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364434 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364433&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01766.x Conclusion:  Reoperations are used as an indicator for the quality and efficacy of surgical techniques. Using a refined multivariate survival model, distinct factors were identified and associated with one or more reoperations after PV or SB in RRD surgery. This information should be useful in the decision process regarding the surgical approach. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364433 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364432&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01792.x Conclusion:  The visual performance after implantation of the Tecnis MIOL was stable for 2 years. A low rate of PCO contributed to the long‐term visual performance. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364432 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364431&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2009.01790.x Conclusions:  IOP decreases by about 3 mmHg (16–23% from the pre‐operative IOP level) after phacoemulsification and remains at this reduced level with no trend towards an increase during 4 years. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364431 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364430&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02309.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364430 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364427&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02221.x Conclusions:  The evidence that DO, even by ophthalmologists, is sub‐optimal in detecting common abnormalities challenges existing the notions of training medical students. On pending the results of additional studies of the value of DO in detecting emergencies, we suggest that undergraduate teaching of DO should impart the following: (i) an ability to identify the red fundus reflex and optic disc; (ii) an ability to recognize signs of clinical emergencies in patients, mannequins or fundus photographs; and (iii) knowledge about, but not an ability to detect, other retinopathies. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364427 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364428&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02277.x Conclusion:  In this long‐term follow‐up study, the hydrophobic acrylic IOL had a significantly higher degree of lens glistenings compared to the silicone and PMMA IOLs. The PMMA IOL had almost no lens glistenings. The IOL dioptric power was not significantly correlated with the degree of lens glistenings associated with the hydrophobic acrylic IOL. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364428 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5364429&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02235.x Abstract.This is a biography of Allvar Gullstrand (1862–1930) on the occasion of the centennial of his 1911 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. We reviewed pertinent literature and we did archival studies at the Uppsala University Library and the Regional State Archives at Lund as well as the Nobel Archives at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Allvar Gullstrand was a brilliant scientist with an exceptional personality.He gave mathematical descriptions of the dioptric system of the human eye with unprecedented accuracy, and he invented and designed ophthalmological instruments of far‐reaching importance. The two most valuable ones are the slit lamp and the reflexless ophthalmoscope. Both are in everyday use by any ophthalmologist in the world. Allvar Gullstrand is s... Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5364429 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5364429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5352715&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02273.x Conclusion:  Glaucoma care generated about a quarter of all patient visits in Swedish ophthalmic care. Access to diagnostic facilities was good. To meet modern standards of glaucoma care, glaucoma damage must be measured and followed more closely than at the time of the survey. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5352715 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5352715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334647&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02266.x Conclusion:  The eyelash trephination combined with electrocautery for trichiasis is a method with a low recurrence rate and few complications. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334647 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334646&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02267.x Conclusions:  The phenotype associated with GRM6 mutation is variable in terms of presentation, refractive error, visual acuity and macular function. ERGs are electronegative and suggest ON‐pathway dysfunction. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334646 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334645&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02276.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334645 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334644&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02278.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334644 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334643&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02279.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334643 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334642&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02281.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334642 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334641&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02268.x Conclusion:  Under a ranibizumab regimen with substantially fewer injections than with fixed four‐weekly injection regimens, BCVA was improved compared with the natural history of neovascular AMD, but did not achieve the visual gain observed in randomized clinical trials using fixed 4‐week retreatment. Visual acuity at month 3, after the initial fixed‐interval injections, was the strongest predictor of BCVA at month 12. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334641 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5334648&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02178.x Abstract.The main objective of this report is to encourage consistent quality of testing and reporting within and between centres that use colour Doppler imaging (CDI) for assessment of retrobulbar blood flow. The intention of this review is to standardize methods in CDI assessment that are used widely, but not to exclude other approaches or additional tests that individual laboratories may choose or continue to use. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5334648 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5334648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5321504&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02274.x Conclusions:  African normal subjects and POAG patients had an altered CH, which is associated with a significant underestimation of GAT IOP. This may potentially contribute to the earlier development and greater severity of glaucoma damage in Africans compared with Caucasians at diagnosis. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5321504 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5321504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5321505&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02260.x Conclusions:  Despite different clinical features, epidemiology and genetics, glaucoma phenotype is not an independent risk factor for VF progression. Rather, variations in well‐known, reported risk factors remain important disease parameters that affect progression. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5321505 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5321505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286368&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02241.x Conclusion:  TNFα inhibits IFNγ‐induced MHC II expression in RPE cells. This inhibitory effect was reversed by infliximab and was not because of a global inhibition of IFNγ ‐mediated RPE cell activation but rather to a specific down‐regulation of CIITA expression. Those findings are consistent with the role of TNFα in the resolution of inflammation and might help to elucidate the complex development of autoimmune uveitis. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286368 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5286368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270017&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02252.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270017 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270016&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02254.x Conclusions:  Exercise increases variability in stereometric ONH parameters. To avoid increased variance in the stereometric parameters, ONH imaging should be performed after allowing sufficient time to rest. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270016 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270015&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02240.x Conclusions:  Intravitreal bevacizumab significantly reduced VEGF plasma levels until 28 days after intravitreal injection in patients with exudative AMD. Ranibizumab did not achieve a significant plasma VEGF reduction at the same time‐point. These findings alert to the potential systemic safety differences between the two drugs after intravitreal administration. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270015 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270022&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02223.x Conclusions:  Retinal vessel densitometry assessment in the presence of cataract results in the erroneous elevation of the diameter measurement and thereby the calculation of blood flow. The bidirectional Doppler assessment of blood velocity appears to be more robust to light scatter induced by cataract. Care needs to be exercised in the interpretation of studies of retinal vessel diameter or blood flow that utilize similar densitometry techniques. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270022 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270021&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02251.x Conclusion:  Intraocular pressure measurements after ppV are important to prevent unintentional high IOP, especially within the early phase (3 hr post‐treatment) in eyes with silicon oil filling. Gas filling leads to prolonged IOP increase (24 hr post‐treatment). Long‐lasting hypotony (≥6 hr) is very rare after 20G vitrectomy. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270021 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270020&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02255.x Conclusions:  The present study demonstrated that conjunctival microcysts represent an in vivo feature in all eyes with medically controlled POAG and LTG. Therefore, conjunctiva deserves careful analysis, because its accurate microscopic definition could help clarify the pathophysiology of aqueous outflow in glaucoma. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270020 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270019&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02160.x Conclusion:  The prevalence of DR was higher than previously reported in Norway. Screening for DR did not follow guidelines in a considerable proportion of the patients with type 2 diabetes. There is place for improvement in the implementation of guidelines for screening for DR for people with type 2 diabetes in Norway. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270019 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270018&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02245.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270018 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270023&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02265.x Conclusions:  Our study shows that both IVBI and IVRI are equally effective in improving the BCVA over a 1‐year follow‐up in eyes affected by stage 1 and 2 RAP. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270023 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250793&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02253.x Conclusions:  Ultrasonography findings of the ONW correlated well with the final diagnosis of papilloedema or pseudopapilloedema, especially when the upper limit of the normal ONW was set at 3.0 mm. Ultrasonography could be a useful non‐invasive technique for differentiating papilloedema from other causes for swollen discs, such as pseudopapilloedema. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250793 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250792&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02256.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250792 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250791&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02257.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250791 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250790&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02263.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250790 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250789&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02264.x Conclusion:  Both initial treatment regimen lead to improved functional results after 1 year. However, patients, not suffering from adverse events, who underwent initial treatment with rtPA and gas showed better results. To maintain VA, controlling neovascular AMD by anti‐VEGF treatment regime after initial treatment with rtPA+gas is important for all cases. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250789 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250794&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02238.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250794 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236117&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02236.x Conclusion:  Expert training and execution of a specific protocol for CDI of ocular blood flow velocity measurements provide highly reproducible results in healthy volunteers. This is important for long‐term studies assessing ocular hemodynamics, where multiple examiners may be involved. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236117 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5236117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223528&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02211.x Conclusions:  The advantage of the optimization method described in this article is a consistent reduction in corneal astigmatism towards sphericity. No new corneal astigmatism is carved on the cornea, and probably less tissue is ablated. The optimization method may also be used to combine refractive and topographic data for higher order aberrations with sinusoidal components. However, compared to the traditional purely refractive driven treatment, more refractive astigmatism will remain in the eye in most cases. A controlled clinical trial is necessary for comparing these two treatment modalities. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223528 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223527&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02231.x Conclusions:  Our genetic case–control study did not indicate an association between AQP4 gene variants and IIH. However, the theory of an etiopathogenic link between IIH and AQP4 is tempting, and discussed in this article. Association studies with large sample size are difficult to perform owing is the rarity of the condition. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223527 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223526&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02244.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223526 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223525&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02243.x Conclusion:  Our data suggest that resveratrol is effective to decrease vascular lesions and VEGF induction in mouse retinas of early diabetes. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223525 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223524&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02246.x Conclusion:  Our study confirms that intravenous midazolam reduces both the ability to see and recall intraoperative visual images in patients undergoing cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223524 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223523&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02247.x (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223523 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223522&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02248.x Conclusion:  Severe visual loss after SiO use was observed in 1/3 of patients with otherwise good visual potential. The visual loss was associated with a significant reduction in inner retinal thickness indicating neuronal cell loss in the macular area as a possible explanation. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223522 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223521&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02242.x Conclusion:  IOPcc was significantly higher in NTG eyes than in normal eyes. The ORA may be useful for distinguishing between the IOPcc of NTG eyes with normal IOP and that of normal eyes. In addition, the ORA enables CRF and CH to be measured in vivo, and weakness of the lamina cribrosa may be clinically inferred from the fact that CRF and CH were reduced in NTG eyes in our study. Low CRF and CH may be clues to the pathology of NTG. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223521 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5236116&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02213.x Conclusions:  Corneal culturing affects the metabolic profile of the tissue. The increases in the levels of some metabolites within the second week of culturing likely result from variations in tissue metabolic or enzymatic activity caused by changed (organ culture) environment. As the mechanisms responsible for these changes are not clear, further research is indicated. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5236116 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5236116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5223520&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02239.x Conclusion:  Visual impairment is a common condition in students with severe DD. Despite increased awareness of VI in the school and health care system, we continued to find a considerable number of students with hitherto undiagnosed decreased vision. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5223520 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5223520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5199200&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02210.x Conclusions:  During the course of the 20th century, myopia among teenagers and adults in Finland significantly increased and the mean change in refraction was towards myopia. Increased education is proposed as the main reason behind these changes. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5199200 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5199200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5166981&cid=s_37663_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2011.02237.x Conclusion:  Serum ARA levels demonstrate a dynamic change which occurs in parallel with clinical outcomes of antiangiogenic therapy. They also may act as markers of the therapeutic benefits of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibition. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica) Acta Ophthalmologica journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5166981 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:04:14 +0100 5166981