MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:42:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380995&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F10%2F6 Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in which trauma posterior to the globes caused bilateral macular hole formation (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380995 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3380995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3304580&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F10%2F4 This study prospectively assessed the efficacy of latanoprost monotherapy in a large cohort of treatment-naive patients with a broad range of baseline intraocular pressure (IOP) levels treated in actual clinical practice settings. Methods: This prospective, open-label, multicenter, uncontrolled, phase IV study included treatment-naive ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma subjects initiating latanoprost once daily (evening). IOP levels were measured at baseline and after 1 and 3 months. The primary efficacy outcome was mean change in IOP from baseline to month 3. Analyses were stratified by baseline IOP: [greater than or equal to]20 and (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3304580 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3304580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256939&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F10%2F3 Conclusions: This is the first study analysing COL8A2 gene in Indian patients with FECD. No pathogenic mutations were identified in COL8A2. Merely silent changes, which showed statistically insignificant association with FECD, were identified in the screening of SLC4A11 gene. These results suggest that COL8A2, SLC4A11 genes may not be responsible for FECD in patients examined in this study. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256939 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3256939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256940&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F10%2F2 The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy/safety of intravitreal pegaptanib sodium monotherapy in treatment-naive subjects with newly diagnosed neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NV-AMD) and to gain insight into characteristics of lesions treated in community-based practices. Methods: From seven private US practices, charts were retrospectively reviewed on 73 subjects with previously untreated subfoveal choroidal NV-AMD treated with their first dose of pegaptanib monotherapy on/after 4/1/2005 through 6/5/2006, receiving [greater than or equal to]4 treatments at 6-week intervals over 21-weeks. Primary endpoint: mean visual acuity (VA) change from baseline to month 6. Results: 75% of lesions were occult, and 82% were subfoveal. From baseline to month 6, mean VA chan... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256940 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3256940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3226073&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F10%2F1 Conclusions: The scoring of the EDSQ was developed and the questionnaire proved to have satisfactory psychometric properties. EDSQ scores showed a promising relationship to compliance profiles. The EDSQ could be used in future studies. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3226073 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3226073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3109759&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F15 Conclusions: For experienced users, the silicon accurate depth knife was found to be equivalent in performance to the diamond LRI knife and superior to the steel accurate depth knife when making limbal relaxing incisions in ex vivo porcine eyes. Disposable silicon LRI knives may be an alternative to diamond LRI knives. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3109759 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3109759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3073558&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F14 Conclusion: Self-inflicted ocular injury can occur in non-psychotic patients, as a situational response to a life event. Urgent repair can completely restore vision in some cases. Referral for psychiatric counseling is mandatory. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3073558 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3073558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900725&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F12 Conclusion: This study demonstrated a high prevalence and poor control of DR in Tehran province. This suggests the need for adequate prevention and treatment in patients with diabetes. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900725 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2900725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2840794&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F11 Background: To report the prevalence of ear lobe crease (ELC), a sign of coronary heart disease, in subjects (more than 40 years old) with diabetes and find its association with diabetic retinopathy.MethodSubjects were recruited from the Sankara Nethralaya Diabetic Retinopathy Epidemiology And Molecular-genetics Study (SN-DREAMS), a cross-sectional study between 2003 and 2006; the data were analyzed for the1414 eligible subjects with diabetes. All patients' fundi were photographed using 450 four-field stereoscopic digital photography. The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy was based on the modified Klein classification. The presence of ELC was evaluated on physical examination. Results: The prevalence of ELC, among the subjects with diabetes, was 59.7%. The ELC group were older, had longer ... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2840794 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2840794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742933&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F10 Conclusions: The technique of customized pachymetric-guided epithelial removal is easy to perform and may overcome the limitations of the preoperative corneal pachymetry expanding the application of the procedure in patients with regional corneal thinning. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742933 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2742933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2798839&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F9 Conclusion: This robust method demonstrates in-vivo, high-resolution, confocal imaging of the vasculature through the full thickness of the NFL in the living macaque, in precise agreement with histology. FAO provides a new tool to examine possible primary or secondary role of the nerve fiber layer vasculature in retinal vascular disorders and other eye diseases, such as glaucoma. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2798839 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2798839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723761&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F9 Conclusions: This robust method demonstrates in-vivo, high-resolution, confocal imaging of the vasculature through the full thickness of the NFL in the living macaque, in precise agreement with histology. FAO provides a new tool to examine possible primary or secondary role of the nerve fiber layer vasculature in retinal vascular disorders and other eye diseases, such as glaucoma. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723761 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2723761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2714363&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F8 Conclusions: The main causes of low vision and blindness in this Brazilian city were uncorrected refractive errors, cataract, and retinal diseases. Programs to further reduce the burden of visual impairment need to be targeted toward the correction of refractive error and surgery for cataracts. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2714363 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2714363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2707074&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F7 Conclusions: Topical TetraVisc solution was superior to lidocaine 2% gel for pain control in patients undergoing clear corneal phacoemulsification. Lidocaine 2% gel is similar to TetraVisc in patient comfort and surgeon satisfaction.Clinical trials number: ISRCTN78374774 (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2707074 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2707074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697889&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F6 Conclusion: There is no ocular restriction for simple glaucoma patients in performing aerobic physical activity. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697889 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2697889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647419&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F5 Conclusion: The lack of cytotoxicity demonstrated in 3-D corneal cultures and in monkey studies suggests that the levels of BAC contained in ophthalmic solutions are not likely to cause significant direct toxicity to epithelium of otherwise normal corneas. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647419 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2647419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2618448&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F4 Conclusion: It is apparent that modification of membrane and cell-cell interactions occurs in the presence of the alphaA-crystallin mutation and rapidly leads to lens cell pathology in vivo. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2618448 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2618448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2608428&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F3 Conclusions: Population based preschool vision screening programmes cannot be sufficiently assessed by the literature currently available. However, it is most likely that the present systematic review contains the most detailed description of the main limitations in current available literature evaluating these programmes. Therefore, future research work should be guided by the findings of this publication. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2608428 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2608428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290314&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F2 Conclusion: This study will provide the first estimate of the annual incidence of RRD in Scotland. The findings of this study will be important in estimating the burden of disease and in the planning of future health care policy related to this condition. This study will also establish a genetic resource for a genome wide association study to investigate if certain genetic variants predispose to RRD. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290314 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2290314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2226797&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F1 Conclusion: These data support the evidence that CD133 expression characterises a population of cells within the resident adult human retina which have progenitor cell properties and that their turnover and differentiation is influenced by LIF. This may explain differences in retinal responses observed following disease or injury. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2226797 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2226797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206668&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F9%2F1 Conclusions: These data support the evidence that CD133 expression characterises a population of cells within the resident adult human retina with progenitor cell properties and that their turnover and differentiation is influenced by LIF. This may explain differences in retinal responses observed following disease or injury. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206668 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2206668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107424&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F25 Conclusion: The results were unexpected in that better cardiovascular health was associated with increased risk of prevalent AMD and progression. Inconsistent findings between the prevalence and progression components could be due to truly different disease etiologies or to spurious findings, as can occur with inherent biases in case control studies of prevalence. Further investigation of these non-invasive methods of characterizing the cardiovascular system should be undertaken as they may help to further elucidate the role of the cardiovascular system in the etiology of prevalent AMD and progression. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107424 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2107424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2059847&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F25 DiscussionThe results were unexpected in that better cardiovascular health was associated with increased risk of prevalent AMD and progression. Inconsistent findings between the prevalence and progression components could be due to truly different disease etiologies or to spurious findings, as can occur with inherent biases in case control studies of prevalence. Further investigation of these non-invasive methods of characterizing the cardiovascular system should be undertaken as they may help to further elucidate the role of the cardiovascular system in the etiology of prevalent AMD and progression. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2059847 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2059847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1959681&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F23 Conclusions: After the ETROP guidelines were implemented, there was a decrease from 10.3% to 1.9% of eyes developing Stage 5 retinal detachment, despite this group having a lower average EGA and lower average birth weight. These results underscore the importance of adoption of the Revised Indications. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1959681 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1959681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914163&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F20 Conclusion: This case series suggest that IOP elevation after SLT can be a serious adverse event in some PEXG patients. The IOP increase in these cases would be correlated to the failure to decrease the TIMP-2/MMP-2 ratio.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN79745214 (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914163 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1914163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894283&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F20 Background: The aim of this study was to assess changes in metalloproteinases (MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-2) following selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEXG). Methods: We enrolled 15 patients with PEXG and cataracts (PEXG-C group) and good intraocular pressure (IOP) controlled with SZ-blockers and dorzolamide eye drops who were treated by cataract phacoemulsification and 15 patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEXG-SLT group). The PEXG-SLT patients underwent a trabeculectomy for uncontrolled IOP in the eye that showed increased IOP despite the maximum drug treatment with SZ-blockers and dorzolamide eye drops and after ineffective selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). The control group consisted of 15 subje... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894283 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1894283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870422&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F19 Background: To assess the occurrence and magnitude of refractive change in the pseudophakic eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy without scleral buckling and to investigate possible aetiological factors Methods: Retrospective case note review of pseudophakic eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy for a variety of vitreo-retinal conditions over a three year period. Anterior chamber depth was measured before and after vitrectomy surgery in 32 eyes. Thirty-seven fellow pseudophakic eyes were used as controls. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS for windows. Paired t tests were used to assess changes in refraction and anterior chamber depth before and after vitrectomy. Pearson's correlation coefficient and Spearman's rho were used to assess the effect of a variety of quantitative a... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870422 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1836965&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F18 Conclusions: We present evidence that intravitreal Bevacizumab is an effective and lasting treatment for macular edema after branch retinal vein occlusion. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1836965 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1836965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815065&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F17 Background: Despite having the largest population in Africa, Nigeria has no accurate population based data to plan and evaluate eye care services. A national survey was undertaken to estimate the prevalence and determine the major causes of blindness and low vision. This paper presents the detailed methodology used during the survey. Methods: A nationally representative sample of persons aged 40 years and above was selected. Children aged 10-15 years and individuals aged (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815065 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1815065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1708165&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F15 Conclusion: The ChromaTest is a simple, cheap, easy to use, and quick test for colour contrast sensitivity. This study did not achieve results to justify use of the Chromatest for screening, but it reinforced the changes seen in tritan colour vision in diabetic retinopathy. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1708165 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1708165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668211&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F14 Conclusions: Tono-Pen XL measurements are unreliable during the application of a suction ring on living rabbit eyes even when the actual IOP is forced to be within the validated range of Tono-Pen XL measurements. This inaccuracy is probably related to altered corneal and scleral geometry and stress. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668211 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1668211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1660404&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F12 Conclusion: The bulk of the savings related to ReSTOR® were realized outside the SF. From both a societal and SF perspective, savings, after a 3% discounting, achieved by liberating patients from spectacles counterbalanced the initially higher cost of ReSTOR®. ReSTOR® is a cost saving alternative to spectacles for patients requiring cataract surgery. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1660404 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1660404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1542091&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F9 Conclusion: The use of SMS reminders for ophthalmology outpatient appointments was associated with a reduction of 38% in the likelihood of patients not attending their appointments, compared to no appointment reminder. The use of SMS reminders may also be more cost-effective than traditional appointment reminders and require less labour. These findings should be confirmed with a more rigorous study design before a wider roll-out. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1542091 Sat, 31 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1542091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1406621&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F7 Conclusion. PCR is a rapid, sensitive and useful method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1406621 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1406621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1390796&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F6 Background: To determine the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcome of ocular trauma in southern Italy. Methods: All cases of ocular trauma admitted to Department of Ophthalmology of Palermo University, Italy, from January 2001-December 2005 were retrospectively reviewed for open- or closed-globe injury (OGI or CGI). Data extracted included age, sex, residence, initial and final visual acuity (VA), cause and treatment of injury, hospitalization. The injuries were classified by Ocular Trauma Classification System (OTCS) and Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT). We also referred to the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS) in evaluating the final visual outcome. Results: Of the 298 eyes, there were 146 OGI and 152 CGI. Fifty eyes (16.8%) had an intraocular foreign body (IOFB). The annual... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1390796 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1390796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283321&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F4 Conclusion: Although traditional validation methods indicated that the Greek version of the NEI-VFQ-25 is a valid and reliable instrument for VS-QoL assessment, Rasch analysis detected significant misfits to the model, especially of the "agreement" items. This means that results of the corresponding subscales should be interpreted with extreme caution. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283321 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1283321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277502&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F3 Conclusions: Those choosing ophthalmology show a high level of commitment to it. Their commitment is strengthened by the prospect of attractive hours and working conditions. Many doctors who become ophthalmologists have already made their choice by the end of their first post-qualification year. [250 words] (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277502 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1277502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1172668&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F8%2F2 Conclusions: There is no generally accepted 'best' Quality of Life instrument for use in glaucoma. Many of the scales are biased towards physical symptoms and do little to address the personal or social factors of the disease. Further work is needed to produce scales that address all these areas as well as being simple to administer in a clinical setting. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1172668 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1172668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109742&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F19 Conclusions: Morphometric data indicates that inner cortical fibers undergo a greater degree of age-related compaction than nuclear fibers. Increased scatter appears to be only tentatively correlated with regions of fiber compaction, suggesting that it is simply one of an array of factors that contribute to the overall decreased transparency in aged rabbit lenses. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109742 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109741&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F20 Conclusion: Clinical negligence claims in ophthalmology in England are infrequent, but most ophthalmologists will face at least one in their career. Ophthalmic subspecialties show marked differences with regard to their litigation profiles. From a medical protection perspective, these results suggest that indemnity premiums should be tailored according to the subspecialty areas an ophthalmologist is involved in. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109741 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049804&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F18 Conclusions: Our study does not support an association with cataract and sunlight exposure over adult life. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049804 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1049804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908220&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F16 Conclusion: Bimatoprost 0.03% had the lowest monthly and annual costs and the greatest cost effectiveness for lowering IOP compared with latanoprost 0.005% and travoprost 0.004%. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908220 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 908220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=890796&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F15 Conclusion: This is the first study to demonstrate that weight loss is associated with discontinuation of treatment. Unlike previous studies, our results suggest that final absolute body mass index is more important for stopping treatment than a proportional reduction in weight. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=890796 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 890796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883550&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F14 Conclusions These findings suggest that the CQI Cataract is a reliable and valid instrument. This instrument can be used to measure patients' experiences with three domains of hospital care after a cataract operation and is able to assess differences in evaluated care between hospitals. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883550 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 883550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=863597&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F13 Conclusions: Early surgery in patients with bilateral cataracts is associated with a marked increase in risk of AG. Our data suggest that an intact posterior capsule may be associated with a lower rate of AG. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=863597 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 863597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=827538&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F12 Background: We investigated vision status associated with trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and explored age-sex patterns of low vision and blindness associated with trichiasis in Mankien district of southern Sudan where trachoma prevention and trichiasis surgery were absent. Methods: A population based survey was undertaken and eligible persons underwent eye examination. Visual acuity (VA) was tested using Snellen E chart and persons with TT identified. Vision status was defined using the WHO categories of visual impairment based on presenting VA: normal vision (VA[greater than or equal to]6/18 in better eye); low vision (VA (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=827538 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 827538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=671991&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F10 Conclusion: Initial pulse triple therapy consisting of single-session PDT combined with IVB and IVT improves vision and reduces CMT in neovascular AMD. Repeat IVB injections maintain the visual gain from the initial combination therapy. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=671991 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 671991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=610344&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F9 Conclusions: Menopause is physiologic process and may also affect corneal topographic changes. In postmenopausal women, corneal steeping was observed minimally compared to premenopausal women. The results suggest that changes in estrogen level of women with menopause are associated with slightly alteration of horizontal curvature of cornea. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=610344 Mon, 14 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 610344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=573164&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F8 Conclusions: Thiazolidinediones may exacerbate TAO, and this should be taken into consideration when selecting treatment for diabetic patients with a history of autoimmune thyroid disorders. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=573164 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 573164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=556588&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F7 Conclusion: Our case demonstrates clinical unilateral external ophthalmoplegia as part of the full triad of Miller Fisher syndrome. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=556588 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 556588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=528841&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F6 Conclusions: This case highlights the importance for ophthalmologists and oncologists to be aware of the close relationship between diabetes and radiation treatment and the profound rapid impact this combination of factors may have on visual function. Radiation is being used with increasing frequency for ocular and orbital disease, because of this more cases of radiation retinopathy may become prevalent. Factors which may potentiate radiation retinopathy should be well known including, increased radiation dosage, increased fraction size, concomitant systemic vascular disease and use of chemotherapy. Counselling should be offered in all cases at risk of visual loss. As no effective treatment currently exists to restore visual function, monitoring of visual acuity in all cases and early refe... BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=528841 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 528841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=515304&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F5 Conclusions: This study suggests that TSP 0.5% and 1% offer at least equivalent relief to HA 0.2% for dry eye syndrome. All treatments demonstrated optimal tolerability and are suitable for frequent use in the therapy of dry eye. TSP 1% produced promising results in terms of improvements in certain patient symptoms and suggests benefits of the TSP formulation. This study paves the way for a larger study to further establish the performance and safety of TSP compared with HA and highlights the need to expand this therapeutic agent to a wider dry eye population (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=515304 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 515304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=483759&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F4 Conclusions: Awareness of different modes of presentation of pituitary lesions is important so that appropriate imaging may be requested and delay in diagnosis prevented. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=483759 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 483759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469852&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F3 Conclusions: Treatment with this unique nutritional supplement increased VA above the expected baseline decrease in the majority of patients in this population with dry macular degeneration. The results of the TOZAL study agree with the LAST and CARMIS studies and are predictive for positive visual acuity outcomes in the AREDS II trial. However, patients will likely require supplementation for longer than 6 months to effect changes in additional visual parameters. Trial Registration The study is registered with the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Register and the trial registration number is ISRCTN57556290. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469852 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0100 469852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=414953&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F2 Conclusion: There is a higher incidence of new problems at the next-day assessment than previous studies with conventional OVD. Therefore results from previous studies using standard OVDs cannot be simply extrapolated to heavier molecular weight OVDs. When these agents are used, routine use of an ocular hypotensive agent may be necessary to increase the safety of abandoning the review on the first post-operative day for phacoemulsification patients. This is to be studied. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=414953 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:00:00 +0100 414953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=388671&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F7%2F1 Conclusions: Temporary survival of F. solani and F. oxysporum in MoistureLoc suggested that improper lens cleaning regimen could be a possible contributing factor in recent infections. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=388671 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:00:00 +0100 388671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347815&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F6%2F37 Conclusion: The HES database represents an important, potentially useful source of information. There are imitations in interpretation of and validity of such data related to coding inconsistencies. We suggest the benefit of the data comes from observing trends rather than exact numbers. As other studies using this data have suggested, it is important that clinicians are involved in improving the quality of this data. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347815 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 347815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347816&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F6%2F35 Conclusion: We designed a new procedure for training patients with central field loss using scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. Our initial results on the acquisition of newly self-selected PRLs and the development of new oculomotor behaviors suggest that the procedure aiming primarily at developing an examiner's selected TRL might have initiated a more global functional adaptation process. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347816 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:00:00 +0100 347816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347817&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F6%2F33 Conclusion: A wide range in the ability to accurately interpret OCT images has been demonstrated. All doctors would thereby benefit from further training in the interpretation of OCT scans. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347817 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347818&cid=s_34040_30_f&fid=34040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1471-2415%2F6%2F29 Conclusion: This case demonstrates the importance of considering the diagnosis of isolated microspherophakia in any case of bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma. Lensectomy appears to be an effective first-line strategy for managing these patients. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles) BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347818 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347818