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 'Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society' source. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:49:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611186&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253483%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Over a 26-year period, HWI data suggest an increased need for subspecialists and academic ophthalmologists. The ophthalmic community has been quick to respond to marketplace demand. National research expenditure, stock market gains, GDP, and discretionary health care expenditure have been associated with the ophthalmology job market. These factors tend to decline with economic recessions. Historically, the demand for ophthalmologists has declined 2 to 3 years following a recession, which may mean lower demand in the near future, given the recent recession. PMID: 22253483 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611186 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611185&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253484%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Multiple anterior segment alterations were histologically identified in the buphthalmic rabbits that showed progressive changes with age. The differentially expressed AH proteins in these rabbits suggest a multifunctional role for AH in modulating pathologic changes in DM, anterior lens capsule, and the angular meshwork in these animals. PMID: 22253484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611185 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611184&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study is one of the first prospective pharmacogenetic study of intravitreal ranibizumab. Although preliminary, the results identify a number of putative genetic variants, which will be further examined by replication and functional studies to elucidate the complete pharmacogenetic architecture of therapy for AMD. PMID: 22253485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611184 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611183&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: POSTERIOR APPROACH SURGERY ALONE WAS OFTEN SUCCESSFUL IN CONTROLLING TPS: it shortened the TPS. Blepharoplasty combined with posterior approach ptosis surgery tended to lengthen the TPS and shorten the BFS. PMID: 22253486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611183 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611182&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253487%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: After unilateral muscle recession for hypotropia, overcorrection shifts are associated with thyroid eye disease, surgery of the inferior rectus, and use of absorbable sutures. Surgeons performing unilateral inferior rectus recession on adjustable suture in the setting of thyroid eye disease should consider using a nonabsorbable suture to reduce the incidence of postoperative overcorrection. PMID: 22253487 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611182 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611181&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253488%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Wavefront-guided LASIK and PRK are safe and effective at reducing myopia. At 1 month postoperatively, LASIK demonstrates an advantage over PRK in UCVA, BSCVA, low-contrast acuity, induction of total HOAs, and several subjective symptoms. At postoperative month 3, these differences between PRK and LASIK results had resolved. PMID: 22253488 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611181 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611180&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253489%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Differing IOL design strategies to increase depth of field are associated with quantifiable differences in image sharpness at varying vergences and pupil sizes. An objective comparison of the imaging properties of specific presbyopia-correcting IOLs, in conjunction with patients' pupil sizes, can be useful in selecting the most appropriate IOL for each patient. PMID: 22253489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611180 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611179&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22253490%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with MFS lose fusional amplitudes over time. In some cases this results in development of sensory torsion with secondary decompensation and diplopia. The rate of decompensation averages 7% per year from ages 20 to 70. Treatment for decompensation offers excellent motor results, but sensory symptoms may persist and recurrent symptoms may develop. Monitoring and maintenance of fusional vergence amplitudes should be part of the routine care for patients with MFS. PMID: 22253490 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611179 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5611179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377977&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21212848%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kikkawa DO To examine the histopathology of palpebral conjunctiva in patients with thyroid-related orbitopathy. Based on previously published anecdotes, the hypothesis is that conjunctiva shows increased inflammation and fibrosis. PMID: 21212848 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377977 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4377977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377976&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21212849%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Browning DJ To estimate the short-term variability of macular thickness in eyes with refractory and regressed diabetic macular edema (DME). PMID: 21212849 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377976 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4377976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377975&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21212850%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller JM To design and evaluate a new infant keratometer that incorporates an unobstructed view of the infant with both eyes (open-field design). PMID: 21212850 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377975 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4377975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377974&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21212851%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hartnett ME To study vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) regulation in the development of intravitreous neovascularization and peripheral avascular retina in peripheral severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). PMID: 21212851 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377974 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4377974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377973&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21212852%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chow AY, Bittner AK, Pardue MT In a published pilot study, a light-activated microphotodiode-array chip, the artificial silicon retina (ASR), was implanted subretinally in 6 retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients for up to 18 months. The ASR electrically induced retinal neurotrophic rescue of visual acuity, contrast, and color perception and raised several questions: (1) Would neurotrophic effects develop and persist in additionally implanted RP patients? (2) Could vision in these patients be reliably assessed? (3) Would the ASR be tolerated and function for extended periods? PMID: 21212852 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377973 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4377973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240570&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126479%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SD-OCT and AO detected abnormalities that correlate topographically with visual field loss from hydroxychloroquine toxicity as demonstrated by HVF 10-2 and may be useful in the detection of subclinical abnormalities that precede symptoms or objective visual field loss. PMID: 20126479 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240570 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240569&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126480%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: VPA was significantly more common in eyes with macular holes than in controls or eyes with dry AMD, lamellar holes, or macular pucker. Intraretinal cystoid spaces were found in all eyes with macular holes with VPA. When present in macular pucker, VPA was frequently associated with intraretinal cystoid spaces. Although these investigations do not study causation directly, VPA may have an important influence on the vectors of force at the vitreoretinal interface inducing cystoid spaces and holes. PMID: 20126480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240569 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240568&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126481%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ROPtool can measure changes in retinal vascular dilation and tortuosity in individual eyes over time. As plus disease develops, changes in tortuosity are sometimes very large, whereas changes in vessel width tend to be more subtle. Quantification of plus disease over time may help to improve our understanding of its mechanism and to monitor disease progression or response to treatment. PMID: 20126481 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240568 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240567&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126482%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative visual acuities appear to be the most important clinical variants correlating with postoperative visual results. Although advanced OCT techniques have identified preoperative and postoperative anatomical alterations that correlate with preoperative and postoperative visions in groups of eyes, no single specific finding indicates unequivocal visual success, and most reports continue to include examples of exceptions to statistical trends. PMID: 20126482 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240567 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240566&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126483%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A prototype ocular mini drug pump was built, implanted, and refilled. Such a platform needs more testing to determine the long-term biocompatibility of an electrically controlled implanted pump. Testing with various pharmacologic agents is needed to determine its ultimate potential for ophthalmic use. PMID: 20126483 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240566 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240565&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126484%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Inferior oblique surgery by balancing the overall excursion of extraocular muscles in thyroid patients may produce binocularity in primary position and down reading gaze. The amount of vertical correction from inferior oblique surgery alone is limited, often requiring ipsilateral superior or contralateral inferior rectus surgery. Inferior oblique surgery likely increases the area of binocular single vision and decreases the incidence of overcorrection. The use of Hess screen and binocular single vision fields is helpful in assessment and planning of surgery in these patients. PMID: 20126484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240565 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240564&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The mini-tenotomy is a safe and effective treatment for diplopia caused by a small-angle hypertropia or esotropia. It is a minimally invasive surgery that can be done in office with topical anesthesia. As with any strabismus procedure, more than one surgery may be necessary. PMID: 20126485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240564 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240563&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Injections of BUP and BT corrected 7 patients with comitant horizontal strabismus an average of 19.7Delta, about double the correction reported from BUP injection alone. BUP-injected muscles increased size by 5.8%. Of 2 patients with LR weakness, one without LR atrophy was changed by 55Delta, but another with LR atrophy was corrected only 4Delta. PMID: 20126486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240563 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240562&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126487%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although satisfactory motor alignment, fusion, and some stereopsis are present in the majority of patients, fine stereoacuity is uncommon in pseudophakic children. PMID: 20126487 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240562 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240561&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126488%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Axial eye growth continues throughout the second decade of life, at least to age 20. These data have important implications for the use of multifocal IOLs in the preteen and teenage years. PMID: 20126488 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240561 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240560&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126489%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Trabeculectomy is still the most effective IOP-lowering procedure performed today but continues to have the highest serious complication rates. Trabectome and canaloplasty are reasonable surgical therapy choices for patients in which IOPs in the mid-teens seem adequate. PMID: 20126489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240560 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240559&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126490%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: VIM worked well on SITA fields, separating them into distinctly different yet recognizable patterns of glaucomatous field defects. The axis and pattern properties make VIM a good candidate as a preliminary process for detecting progression. PMID: 20126490 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240559 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240558&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126491%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Intraocular injection of AGE cross-link breakers is an unlikely approach for glaucoma therapy. However, it may generate a model for further study of glaucomatous-like plaque formation. Immunohistochemical changes in the posterior segment in response to alagebrium warrant further functional studies. PMID: 20126491 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240558 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240557&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126492%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Thioredoxin overexpression protects RGCs from death after optic nerve axotomy, in pharmacologically induced oxidative stress in vitro and in an animal model of glaucoma. PMID: 20126492 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240557 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240556&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126493%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to media conditioned by lasered TMEs, or the addition of PGAs, induces the disassembly of intercellular junctions opening up the SCE barrier. Clinically, a positive PGA response predicts both a successful SLT outcome and the magnitude of the decrease in IOP after SLT. We hypothesize that SLT and PGA therapies may share a common mechanism of action. PMID: 20126493 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240556 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240555&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126494%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Precut tissue for DSAEK does not increase the risk of the acute complications of graft dislocation or IPGF. Early endothelial cell loss may be less with precut tissue. Larger graft sizes did not result in significantly higher cell counts at 6 months. PMID: 20126494 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240555 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240554&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126495%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The worldwide Fusarium keratitis epidemic of 2004-2006 could, theoretically, have been prevented entirely, recognized much earlier, or mitigated by much more rigorous oversight by the FDA, by strict adherence by B&L to FDA guidelines and requirements, by the application of basic statistical methods, and/or by the use of temperature indication technology. The lessons learned from a root cause analysis of this pharmacologic catastrophy may help avert or mitigate future epidemics. PMID: 20126495 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240554 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240553&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126496%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results reflected the difficulty of treating more serious moderate to severe cases, the importance of using multiple treatment approaches, the limitations of current treatment options, and the need for additional treatment options. PMID: 20126496 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240553 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240552&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126497%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic inserts significantly reduced symptoms and clinical signs of moderate to severe DES. They also significantly improved DES in patients wearing contact lenses. Patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in quality of life, as measured by the OSDI, of 21.3%. PMID: 20126497 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240552 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240551&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126498%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Though T lymphocyte infiltration is a bad prognostic indicator, Treg cells are rarely seen in enucleated choroidal melanoma, so their local effect may be limited in contradistinction to other cancers. PMID: 20126498 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240551 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240550&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126499%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy may be an effective surgical alternative in the treatment of conjunctival lymphangiectasia. Cryotherapy may need to be repeated in some instances. PMID: 20126499 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240550 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240549&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126500%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: IFIS is a relatively rare syndrome, often associated with the use of systemic alpha-blockers and conditions that influence dilator muscle tone. Laboratory and clinical evidence supports the possibility of anatomic changes following the use of autonomic drugs. The persistence of IFIS years after cessation of treatment with alpha-blockers suggests that the potential risks of discontinuing these drugs prior to cataract surgery outweigh potential benefits. PMID: 20126500 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240549 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240548&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126501%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The TS PCIOL procedure, as done by the ab externo method, is safe and effective. It has few intraoperative or postoperative complications, and it improves visual acuity in patients requiring either TS PCIOL alone or combined PK and TS PCIOL. Ultimately, in considering TS PCIOL, patient selection, surgical method, and the surgeon's comfort with the technique must be weighed. PMID: 20126501 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240548 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240547&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126502%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this thesis presents the first comprehensive qualitative and quantitative evaluation of SDOCT images of the ONH and RNFL in glaucoma. This pilot study provides basis for developing more automated quantitative SDOCT-specific glaucoma algorithms needed for future prospective multicenter national trials. PMID: 20126502 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240547 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240546&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126503%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: CH was low in study and control patients and was correlated with severity of keratoconus/pellucid, but not with glaucoma/suspected glaucoma or control status. Evidence of glaucoma was more common in study eyes than controls, but was present in both. PMID: 20126503 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240546 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240545&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126504%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The data demonstrate that infant eyes undergoing 3-port LSV for stage 4A ROP develop less myopia than fellow eyes treated with laser alone. The difference is due to posterior displacement of the lens-iris diaphragm with a smaller contribution from reduced corneal power. The reduction in myopia may improve functional outcomes following 3-port LSV for stage 4A ROP. PMID: 20126504 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240545 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240544&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126505%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Visual acuity scores were significantly better on ETDRS charts compared to Snellen charts. The difference was greatest with poor visual acuity (<20/200) and in patients with exudative AMD. Thus, caution should be exercised when comparing data using the different charts. PMID: 20126505 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240544 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240543&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126506%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Neovascular glaucoma patients have greater risk of surgical failure after Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery compared with controls. Despite improved mean IOP with drainage implants, visual outcomes may be poor, possibly due to progression of underlying disease. PMID: 20126506 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240543 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240542&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20126507%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Separation of the retina from the RPE induces significant alteration in the gene transcription profile within the retina. These profiles are not static, but change as a function of time after detachment. These gene transcription changes are preceded by the activation of the p42/p44 family of MAPK. This altered transcription may serve as the basis for many of the morphologic, biochemical, and functional changes seen within the detached retina. PMID: 20126507 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240542 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3240542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2265356&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19277226%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Congenital anomalous lacrimation is rare but usually associated with Duane syndrome or abduction deficits, as in Möbius sequence and, less frequently, facial nerve palsy. Studies implicate an early insult in development at 4 to 6 weeks. At that time the facial nerve, sixth nerve, and lacrimal nucleus are in close proximity in the embryo. PMID: 19277226 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2265356 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2265356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2265355&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19277227%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: When exposed to prolonged temperature elevation, ReNu ML loses its in vitro fungistatic activity to a much greater extent than other products. Improper temperature control of ReNu ML may have contributed to the Fusarium keratitis epidemic of 2004-2006. PMID: 19277227 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2265355 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2265355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2265354&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19277236%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Thermoresponsive hydrogels were successfully synthesized and exhibited fast and reversible phase changes. The gel was able to encapsulate and release various proteins. Current formulation of the gel will be modified to extend the release time and to be made fully biodegradable. Thermoresponsive hydrogels appear to be a promising, minimally invasive platform for extended drug delivery to the posterior segment. PMID: 19277236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2265354 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2265354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2265353&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19277249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: At its current development state, SD-OCT shows better reproducibility than TD-OCT, but glaucoma discrimination is similar for TD-OCT and SD-OCT. Technological improvements are likely to enhance SD-OCT reproducibility, sensitivity, specificity, and utility, but these will require additional development. PMID: 19277249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2265353 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2265353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393973&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427591%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although most individuals may have little difficulty with the use, storage, and handling of eye drops, this study demonstrates that broad variation in reported practices exists. This finding suggests a need for better instruction in eye drop administration and illuminates some of the methodological problems that could be overcome to reduce patients' frustration, improve compliance, and increase efficacy. PMID: 18427591 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393973 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393971&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427593%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: FNAB provides adequate DNA in most cases for genetic analysis of uveal melanoma using microsatellite assay. PMID: 18427593 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393971 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393968&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427596%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Agreement and accuracy of plus disease diagnosis among ROP experts are imperfect. A computer-based system has potential to perform with comparable or better accuracy than human experts, but further validation is required. PMID: 18427596 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393968 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393966&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427598%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study successfully analyzes HtrA1 SNP and transcript expression in microdissected cells from archived paraffin fixed slides. Up-regulation of HtrA1 is detected in the macular lesions of AMD eyes. The data further suggest that rs11200638 in HtrA1 promoter is associated with AMD development. PMID: 18427598 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393966 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393965&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427599%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Quantitative measurement of static and dynamic anterior segment parameters, both normal and abnormal, provides a broad range of parameters for analysis of the numerous aspects of the pathophysiology of the anterior segment of the eye. PMID: 18427599 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393965 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393963&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427601%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Vitreoschisis was detected in about half of all eyes with macular hole and macular pucker. The topographic and structural features in eyes with macular hole with retinal contraction differed in comparison to eyes with macular pucker alone, suggesting that although each condition may begin with anomalous PVD, differences in subsequent cell migration and proliferation probably result in the different clinical appearances detected in this study. PMID: 18427601 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393963 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393960&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427604%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A positive association exists between elevated initial levels of TSI and the development of Graves ophthalmopathy in children with Graves disease. PMID: 18427604 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393960 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393958&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427606%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The majority of cost-utility studies performed on interventions for neovascular macular degeneration are value-based medicine studies and thus are comparable. Value-based analyses of neovascular ARMD monotherapies demonstrate the power of value-based medicine to improve quality of care and concurrently maximize the efficacy of healthcare resource use in public policy. The comparability of value-based medicine cost-utility analyses has important implications for overall practice standards and public policy. The adoption of value-based medicine standards can greatly facilitate the goal of higher-quality care and maximize the best use of healthcare funds. PMID: 18427606 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393958 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393950&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427614%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Nidek CXIII CATz treatment of myopia with astigmatism is safe, efficacious, and predictable, and it reduces patient symptoms associated with night driving and glare and halo symptoms. PMID: 18427614 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393950 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393972&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427592%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The amount of ocular SA producing best image quality varied widely among subjects and could be predicted based on corneal HOAs. Selection of an aspheric IOL should be customized according to the full spectrum of corneal HOAs and not 4th-order SA alone. PMID: 18427592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393972 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393970&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427594%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The better prognosis of patients with smaller choroidal melanomas is likely to be attributable to a lower probability of cytogenetic abnormalities indicative of metastatic capability among smaller tumors and not to effectiveness of treatment at preventing metastasis. PMID: 18427594 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393970 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393969&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427595%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: PAM without atypia or with mild atypia shows 0% progression into melanoma, whereas PAM with severe atypia shows progression into melanoma in 13%. The greater the extent of PAM in clock hours, the greater the risk for transformation into melanoma. PMID: 18427595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393969 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393967&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427597%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The age-based method for sclerotomy placement may provide a useful guideline for vitrectomy in children with normal ocular growth and development. PMID: 18427597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393967 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393964&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427600%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study has confirmed that low-CD4 eyes have visual field defects and retinal damage. Ranking located important field locations superiorly near the blind spot, implying damage to the retina inferiorly near the optic disc. Though most fields appear normal in high-CD4 eyes, SVM and RVM were sufficiently sensitive to distinguish these eyes from normal eyes with SAP. The location of these defects is not yet defined. These results also validate the use of sensitive MLC techniques to uncover test differences not discernible by human experts. PMID: 18427600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393964 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393962&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427602%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results to date suggest that the NeuroVision technology is effective in improving UCVA and unaided CSF in low myopia and early presbyopia. PMID: 18427602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393962 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393961&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427603%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Partial activation of vascular dendritic cells is typically seen in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica in whom no inflammatory infiltrates are seen on histomorphologic examination. Dendritic cells become activated at an early stage of arteritis, beginning the pathologically evident arteritis, and are fully matured in microscopically florid arteritis. PMID: 18427603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393961 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393959&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427605%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Acquired ocular motor apraxia with profoundly impaired volitional saccades after aortic surgery is a distinctive syndrome, but its pathophysiology is unclear. Studies of neurologic damage in animals and patients undergoing similar surgical procedures provide conflicting data. However, knowledge about the complex neural pathways generating saccades from animal and human studies, and detailed clinical observations, as in the patients described here, can help to determine the location of lesions. Based on the 3 cases reported here, we propose that this syndrome might be due to damage to excitatory burst and/or omnipause neurons in the brainstem or by damage to pathways from the frontal eye fields to the brainstem. PMID: 18427605 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of ... Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393959 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393957&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427607%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Choroidal melanocytic lesions with overlying lipofuscin and hyperpigmentation are associated with increased FAF in about 90% of cases. Fundus autofluorescence photography may be helpful in evaluating small melanocytic tumors, since lipofuscin is a risk factor for growth. Following treatment, choroidal melanomas may show increased FAF. PMID: 18427607 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393957 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393956&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427608%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Keratocyte density and number of keratocytes are decreased in penetrating grafts compared to normal corneas, but not compared to grafts with LEF. Subbasal nerve density does not recover to normal through 30 years after PK. PMID: 18427608 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393956 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393955&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427609%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A significant number of veterans taking HCQ may be at an increased risk for retinal toxicity. More than one-third of these patients may not be managed as recommended by the AAO. Methods to minimize these risks and improve informed consent are outlined. PMID: 18427609 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393955 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393954&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427610%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Removal of the ILM decreases persistent and recurrent macular holes. ICG staining and complete removal of the ILM slows the rate of visual recovery but does not appear to have any long-term deleterious effect on the results of macular hole surgery. PMID: 18427610 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393954 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393953&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427611%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Corneas from donors who received a full course of recent systemic antimetabolite therapy are associated with central subepithelial scarring following keratoplasty. Corneal surgeons should be aware of the potential for severe ocular surface disease when using donor tissue from patients with metastatic cancer. PMID: 18427611 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393953 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393952&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427612%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of a review of the literature and of over 1000 articles, ophthalmologists do not appear to give much priority to issues of quality of life or health. How validly these conclusions can be generalized to general clinicians is not known. PMID: 18427612 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393952 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393951&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427613%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The IOP response to high doses of BRE in monkeys can be attributed to peripheral or central effects on MAP. The IOP-lowering response to topical BRE is due to aqueous humor flow suppression via non-opioid receptor stimulation. Some components of the IOP response are mediated by unknown mechanisms. PMID: 18427613 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393951 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393949&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427615%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18427615 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393949 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393948&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427616%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Monocular diplopia due to ordinary refractive errors can be predicted from diffraction theory. Higher-order aberrations-such as spherical aberration-are not necessary but may, under some circumstances, enhance the features of monocular diplopia. The physical basis for monocular diplopia is relatively subtle, and enhancement by neural processing is probably needed to account for the robustness of the percept. PMID: 18427616 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393948 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393947&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427617%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Using reversed fixation testing, dissociated horizontal deviation can be detected in 50% of patients who develop consecutive exotropia following surgery for infantile esotropia. In this setting, monocular fixation with either eye superimposes a dissociated esotonus upon a baseline exodeviation. Fixation with the nonpreferred eye usually exerts greater esotonus than fixation with the preferred eye, producing an asymmetrical exodeviation during prism and alternate cover testing. Depending on the baseline anatomical position of the eyes, this dissociated esotonus can manifest as an intermittent exodeviation or an intermittent esodeviation. This unrecognized form of ocular motor dissociation may contribute to the pathogenesis of infantile esotropia. PMID: 18427617 [PubMed - in... Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393947 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393946&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427618%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Transscleral fixation of an IOL in a child appears to be a safe and effective procedure provided that the suture material used is stable enough to resist significant degradation over time. Caution should be exercised in the use of 10-0 polypropylene suture to fixate an IOL to the sclera in children, and an alternative material or size should be considered. PMID: 18427618 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393946 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393945&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427619%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Severe binocular visual field loss due primarily to cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration explains 33.3% of the falls among women who fell frequently. Because binocular visual field loss may be treatable and/or preventable, screening programs for binocular visual field loss and subsequent referral for intervention and treatment are recommended as a strategy for preventing falls among the elderly. PMID: 18427619 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393945 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393944&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427620%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Topical IL-1Ra and prednisolone are comparable in their capacity to promote graft survival. sTNFR therapy, though effective, has much lower efficacy as compared to IL-1Ra or Pred. Combination IL-1Ra and steroid therapy offers only minimal added efficacy over either agent used alone. PMID: 18427620 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393944 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393943&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427621%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Flare may be useful in the evaluation and management of chronic anterior uveitis in children. Flare is a marker of disease severity and is predictive of adverse events during the course of disease. PMID: 18427621 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393943 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393942&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427622%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: KE- or myocilin-specific shRNAs could effectively suppress the expression of recombinant KE or myocilin proteins and the related cytotoxicity of mutant myocilins. RNA interference may have future therapeutic implications in suppressing these genes. PMID: 18427622 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393942 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393941&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427623%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that RGC-5 mitochondria produce superoxide at significantly lower rates than brain mitochondria. Tighter regulation of superoxide levels in RGCs would prevent aberrant apoptosis signaling. LHON mtDNA mutations may interfere with superoxide regulation, possibly leading to aberrant RGC death and consequent optic neuropathy. PMID: 18427623 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393941 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393940&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427624%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cavernous sinus surgery results in transient worsening of third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cranial nerve function. Cavernous sinus surgery carries a high risk of worsening ocular motor disorders and producing new ones. Preexisting cranial nerve dysfunction (other than optic nerve) rarely improves. Patients and physicians should be aware of the potential for ophthalmic complications in addition to the more generalized risks of neurosurgery (eg, cerebrospinal fluid leak, infection, stroke). PMID: 18427624 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393940 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393939&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427625%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this pilot, implementing the program was an effective way to reduce the total health care costs in the first year of implementation. This supports the concept and documents for the first time in a commercial population that an appropriately designed pay-for-performance system can reduce total health care costs by reduction in units of service. This reduction in units of service will more than offset a substantive increase in physician payment per unit of service. Pay-for-performance measures will impact the practice of ophthalmology as government, payers, employers, and consumers focus on value and on demonstrable, auditable outcomes of the care process. PMID: 18427625 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393939 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393938&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427626%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Negligent errors are common in malpractice cases that proceed to disposition. There are a limited number of repetitive errors that produce malpractice. An explanation of how these errors occur, coupled with the pertinent pathophysiology, afford an excellent opportunity to improve patient care. PMID: 18427626 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393938 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393937&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427627%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The graded levator hinge procedure, alone or in combination with a Müllerectomy and/or lateral canthoplasty, is a safe and highly effective surgical approach for the treatment of various causes of upper eyelid retraction. Through consideration of the various anatomical and pathophysiological causes of eyelid retraction, excellent functional and cosmetic results are achieved with a graded procedure tapered to the needs of each individual. PMID: 18427627 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393937 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393936&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427628%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Surgical confusions occur infrequently and usually cause little or no permanent injury, but they may be devastating to the patient, the physician, and the profession. Measures to prevent such confusions, including the Universal Protocol and related checklists, deserve the acceptance, support, and active participation of ophthalmologists. PMID: 18427628 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393936 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393935&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427629%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: DLEK provides improved vision and minimal refractive astigmatic change, but progressive ECD decrease over time is of concern. PMID: 18427629 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393935 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393934&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427630%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Binocular decorrelation is a sufficient cause of infantile esotropia when imposed during a critical period of visuomotor development. The systematic relationship between severity of visuomotor sign, and severity of V1 connectivity deficit, provides a neuroanatomic mechanism for several of these signs. Restoration of binocular fusion and V1 connections, after short durations of decorrelation, helps explain the benefits of early repair in human strabismus. PMID: 18427630 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393934 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393933&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427631%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ROPtool has excellent sensitivity and overall accuracy relative to expert consensus in the detection of tortuosity sufficient for plus disease. Computer-assisted analysis of retinal images has the potential to remove subjectivity from the determination of plus disease and to optimize the timing of follow-up and treatment for ROP. PMID: 18427631 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393933 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393932&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427632%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although excellent scotopic vision continues until middle age in SCCD, most patients had PKP by the 7th decade. SCCD causes progressive corneal opacification, which may result in glare and disproportionate loss of photopic vision. PMID: 18427632 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393932 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393931&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18427633%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SALOO incidence increased during the study interval, although a possible plateau effect was noted during the last 5 years of the study period. The majority of patients were female above the age of 66 years. The latter finding, in conjunction with US demographic trends, suggests that the frequency of SALOO may continue to increase in the future. External dacryocystorhinostomy appeared to be effective in the management of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. PMID: 18427633 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393931 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1393931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854528&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471323%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Customized multifocal optics were created in vitro on the LAL. Spherical aberration was reduced simultaneously with correction of defocus both in vitro and in vivo. Potential correction for higher-order aberrations was also demonstrated. PMID: 17471323 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854528 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854527&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471324%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Trabectome facilitates minimally invasive and effective glaucoma surgery, which spares the conjunctiva and does not preclude subsequent standard filtering procedures. PMID: 17471324 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854527 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854526&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471325%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this very large pedigree of 11778 LHON, the carriers frequently showed manifestations of optic nerve impairments. Their occult disease reflected low-grade compromise that waxed and waned. In two cases, these changes led to a crescendo of dramatic impairments that characterize conversion to affected status. PMID: 17471325 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854526 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854525&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471326%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: H pylori or C pneumoniae genomic fingerprints were detected in two of seven primary orbital MALT lymphomas. These findings provide evidence for a possible involvement of particular infectious microorganisms such as H pylori and Chlamydia in primary orbital lymphoma. These different microorganisms may play similar roles in the etiology of orbital MALT lymphomas from different geographic regions. Antibiotic therapy could be considered for orbital MALT lymphomas associated with positive infection. PMID: 17471326 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854525 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854524&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471327%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The mfVEP delays seen in patients with retinal disease are similar in magnitude and prevalence to those seen in patients with a history of ON/MS. In general, this does not present a problem when using the mfVEP in the clinic. However, a retinal problem can be confused with ON/MS or, in fact, dismissed as functional, especially if the fundus appears normal. PMID: 17471327 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854524 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854523&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471328%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Physiologic hypoxia is the normal fetal state. Exposure of newborn premature infants to hyperoxia down-regulates retinal vascular endothelial growth factor. This arrests the normal retinal vascular migration and causes vaso-obliteration, the first phase of ROP. The hypothesis is that maintaining SpO2 values between 83% and 93% in the immediate postgestation life, combined with strict control of oxygen fluctuations, prevents the early vaso-obliterative phase and subsequent development of severe ROP. Significant reduction of threshold disease after implementation of PROP in all three centers supports the hypothesis. PMID: 17471328 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854523 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854522&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471329%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Microscopic and electron microscopic examination revealed pathological changes in DM of L450W COL8A2 mutants that were consistent with several-fold increased growth of the extracellular matrix and progressive deposition and synthesis of extracellular material by endothelial cells. As with late-onset FCD, this is accompanied by attenuation and eventual loss of the endothelium itself. Whether the abnormal deposition of collagen, laminin, and fibronectin contributes to the dysfunction and death of the endothelium remains to be determined. PMID: 17471329 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854522 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854521&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471330%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: While controlling for other risk factors, retinopathy in nondiabetic individuals is associated with the incidence of hypertension and, in younger persons, with the incidence of diabetes mellitus. PMID: 17471330 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854521 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854520&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471331%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Persistent placoid maculopathy has features resembling macular serpiginous choroiditis but differs in its clinical course and effect on visual acuity. It appears to be a new entity. The majority of eyes develop CNV, which results in loss of central vision. PMID: 17471331 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854520 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854519&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471332%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: RH significantly impacts evaporation regardless of the presence of dry eye disease and probably accounts for the increased dry eye symptoms in people (controls and dry eye patients) in conditions of low RH (eg, deserts, airplane cabins, cold dry seasons). Contribution of evaporation to tear loss tends to be higher than previously described. The percent contribution is dependent on environmental conditions such as RH. There was a trend toward increased contribution to AT loss in dry eye patients vs controls, but statistical significance was not reached. PMID: 17471332 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854519 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854518&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471333%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The FTF and FC2 rates are potentially useful outcome measures. However, the small size of many programs contributes to some imprecision. The rates should be used only in conjunction with other factors when assessing programs. These data provide an insight into the state of ophthalmic education in the United States. Although the eventual certification rate was high, graduates from a substantial minority of programs appeared inadequately prepared to sit the Board's examinations. PMID: 17471333 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854518 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854517&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471334%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: People who are at least 75 years of age are at greater risk of developing optic disc cupping, which is associated with greater IOP. PMID: 17471334 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854517 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854516&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471335%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that many patients may safely undergo vitreoretinal surgery while maintaining therapeutic levels of warfarin anticoagulation. We found no intraoperative hemorrhagic complications. Those hemorrhagic complications that occurred postoperatively resolved spontaneously without persistent visual sequelae or the need for supplemental surgery. PMID: 17471335 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854516 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854515&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471336%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: OCT is more sensitive than clinical examination in detecting ERM, VMT, and associated macular edema. OCT influenced the recommendation for surgical intervention in 42.4% of patients scheduled for surgery. PMID: 17471336 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854515 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854514&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471337%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The cumulative risk of RD after ECCE and phacoemulsification is increased for up to 20 years after surgery. PMID: 17471337 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854514 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854513&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471338%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Posterior lentiglobus causes a progressive unilateral cataract. Spontaneous rupture can result in leukocoria from a total white cataract. IOL implantation with posterior lentiglobus provided a satisfactory outcome in children. PMID: 17471338 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854513 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854512&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471339%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The majority of cases in the cohort had compound heterozygous CYP1B1 mutations. Specific CYP1B1 mutations may be associated with severe or moderate angle abnormalities. PMID: 17471339 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854512 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854511&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471340%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic use of mupirocin nasal ointment resulted in significant reduction of conjunctival flora with or without preoperative topical 5% povidone-iodine preparation. The use of mupirocin nasal ointment prior to intraocular surgery or intravitreal injections is a novel method for reducing conjunctival contamination rates, which theoretically should reduce the incidence of endophthalmitis. PMID: 17471340 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854511 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854510&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471341%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Optical coherence tomography (StratusOCT) may detect evidence of glaucomatous damage earlier than other imaging techniques and clinical evaluation of optic disc photographs in perimetrically unaffected eyes of primary open-angle glaucoma patients. PMID: 17471341 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854510 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854509&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471342%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Both Intacs and ILK improved mean UCVA, BCVA, and manifest and topographic astigmatism. In most cases, good contact lens fit was achieved with visual rehabilitation to levels that obviated penetrating keratoplasty. PMID: 17471342 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854509 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854508&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471343%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: At best this was a flawed study in that 37% of the treated cases did not meet inclusion criteria, and at worst there was no evidence of effect. Even though the number of serious adverse events is small, because this study did not show an effect in the intent-to-treat group, rheopheresis should not be performed for AMD outside of an approved randomized controlled trial. PMID: 17471343 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854508 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854507&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471344%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There is a subgroup of AMD patients with a panretinal cone dysfunction on ERG in association with their macular degeneration. Previous studies have shown varied results when looking at ERG changes in AMD, likely reflecting the underlying complexity of this disorder. Using standardized ERG to identify a more homogeneous subgroup of AMD patients with panretinal dysfunction will aid in better characterizing subtypes clinically and is likely to be valuable in identifying new genes contributing to AMD. PMID: 17471344 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854507 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854506&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471345%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: No specific age for lensectomy during that first year of life was associated with a decreased risk for aphakic glaucoma development. Surgery for congenital cataracts should not be delayed if the only reason for delay is to prevent the development of aphakic glaucoma. PMID: 17471345 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854506 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854505&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471346%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: EERs could be elicited from both normal and degenerated retina. Mouse, dog, and human EERs showed common characteristics. PMID: 17471346 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854505 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854504&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471348%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Corneal angiogenic privilege is an active process involving the production of antiangiogenic factors to counterbalance the proangiogenic factors (which are upregulated after wound healing even in the absence of new vessels). Our finding that the potent antiangiogenic factors, angiostatin and endostatin, are colocalized with several MMPs during wound healing suggests that MMPs may be involved in the elaboration of these antiangiogenic molecules by proteolytic processing of substrates within the cornea. PMID: 17471348 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854504 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854503&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471349%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The possibility that undercorrecting hypermetropia speeds its resolution is not supported by this study. Accommodative esotropia is usually stable, but younger age at diagnosis, oblique muscle dysfunction, and abnormal distance-near relationship are associated with deterioration. Undercorrection of hypermetropia can cause an abnormal distance-near relationship, which in turn can cause deterioration of accommodative esotropia. Aggressive undercorrection of hypermetropia should be pursued carefully, because the risk may outweigh the potential advantages. PMID: 17471349 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854503 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854502&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471350%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: CA-MRSA is becoming increasingly prevalent, and ophthalmologists will see more ophthalmic MRSA infections. Although ophthalmic CA-MRSA commonly presents as preseptal lid infection and conjunctivitis, sight-threatening infections also occur. Ophthalmologists must identify MRSA patients, adjust empirical treatment regimens where MRSA is endemic, and take steps to control emergence of resistant organisms in both inpatient and outpatient practices. PMID: 17471350 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854502 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854501&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471351%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Despite limited viral gene expression, HAdV37 infection of Balb/c 3T3 fibroblasts results in increased proinflammatory gene expression. A similar pattern of cytokine expression in the corneas of HAdV37-infected Balb/c mice suggests the mouse adenoviral keratitis model may be useful for the study of early innate immune responses in the adenovirus-infected corneal stroma. PMID: 17471351 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854501 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854500&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471352%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In emmetropic presbyopes, near vision improved with increased lens power, but distance vision was degraded objectively and subjectively. The +1.50 D power provided optimal near and distance vision for monovision contact lens wear, as measured by a patient questionnaire and a series of eight tests for evaluating various aspects of visual function. The objective and subjective tests used in this study will provide a baseline for evaluation of surgical procedures performed for near vision enhancement. PMID: 17471352 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854500 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854499&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471353%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The 1.5-mm Orbscan II zone measures the effective power of the LASIK-altered cornea. When applied to an IOL calculation formula, it accurately predicts the IOL power for planned cataract surgery. PMID: 17471353 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854499 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854498&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471354%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The scanning laser ophthalmoscope proved to be a useful tool for the assessment of some features of amblyopia. A scotoma was identified in not only the amblyopic eye of all but one of the amblyopic patients, but also in almost all of the nonamblyopic, presumably "normal" eyes. Thus, ocular effects of amblyopia may not be strictly limited to the amblyopic eye. PMID: 17471354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854498 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854497&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471355%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A dual-optic design increases the accommodative effect of axial optic displacement, with minimal magnification effect. Initial clinical trials suggest that IOLs designed on this principle might provide true pseudophakic accommodation following cataract extraction and lens implantation. PMID: 17471355 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854497 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854496&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471356%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Integrins alpha2beta1, alpha3beta1, alpha6beta1, and alpha6beta4 may provide attachment for astrocytes to basement membranes via laminin, providing opportunities to sense changes in stress and strain within and anterior to the lamina cribrosa. Vascular endothelial cell stress may be mediated by integrins alpha3beta1, alpha6beta1, and alpha6beta4, along with alpha5beta1 and alphavbeta1. In advanced damage, reduced alpha6 label and variable label for betabeta 4 anterior to the lamina cribrosa suggests astrocyte migration. Increased label for alpha4 subunits suggests activation of microglia. PMID: 17471356 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854496 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854495&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471357%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In a rabbit model of GFS, a sequential, targeted, multitreatment approach prolonged bleb survival compared to BSS controls and decreased bleb tissue morphological changes when compared to those treated with MMC. It is not known whether these findings can be reproduced in humans, and further work is needed to determine an optimum regimen and timing of therapeutic delivery. PMID: 17471357 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854495 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854494&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471358%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Long-term visual development in extremely low-birth-weight infants is problematic and associated with a high risk of subnormal acuity. Early acuity testing is useful in identifying children at greatest risk for long-term visual abnormalities. Gestational age at birth of </= 28 weeks was associated with a higher risk of an abnormal long-term outcome. PMID: 17471358 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854494 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854493&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471359%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that rapamycin induces the loss of P23H opsin and DeltaF508 CFTR from the cell under the experimental conditions described. Concomitantly, there is increased expression and colocalization of autophagy marker proteins with P23H opsin. Immunogold electron microscopic studies demonstrate autophagic vacuoles clustered in physical proximity to the aggregates of P23H opsin, suggesting that some of the loss of P23H is related to the induction of autophagy. Thus, rapamycin may be useful to clear misfolded proteins associated with retinal degeneration. PMID: 17471359 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854493 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854492&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17471360%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lentiviral vectors are a viable means to deliver angiostatic genes to tissues of the eye. Some angiostatic genes appear to have a stronger and longer-lasting effect than others in modulating the angiogenic pathway. PMID: 17471360 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854492 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 854492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854563&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057785%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In our sample of patients, alternating occlusion does not detectably alter the increase in angle of deviation between the dates of entry and the date of the initial surgical alignment procedure, nor does it influence the postoperative alignment at 6 weeks or at 1 year. PMID: 17057785 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854563 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854562&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057786%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We were not able to demonstrate an association between the Hemicentin-1, hOgg1, and E-selectin SNPs and AMD development in the currently available cases and controls. Further candidate genes, particularly those involved in extracellular matrix, oxidative stress, and immune system functions, are currently being screened in our laboratory. PMID: 17057786 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854562 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854561&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057787%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Timing of surgery at less than 30 days of age and lack of implantation of an intraocular lens at lensectomy were both associated with an increased risk of subsequent glaucoma. Knowledge of modifiable risk factors is essential to allow ophthalmic surgeons to make cogent decisions regarding the care of children with cataracts. PMID: 17057787 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854561 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854560&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057788%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Keratocyte density is decreased in the anterior stroma after PRK and in the stromal flap and the retroablation zone after LASIK for up to 5 years. Posterior stromal keratocyte deficits are first noted at 5 years. PMID: 17057788 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854560 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854559&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057789%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide is an effective, safe treatment for orbital xanthogranuloma in adults. This modality avoids the side effects associated with systemic corticosteroid or cytotoxic agent therapy. PMID: 17057789 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854559 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854558&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057790%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Moxifloxacin clearance from the vitreous is rapid and consistent with previous clearance studies of ciprofloxacin. Given that the injected dose corresponds to several times the minimum inhibitory concentration at which 90% of isolates are inhibited (MIC90) of organisms commonly involved in endophthalmitis, and that therapeutic levels are present up to 12 hours after injection, intravitreal moxifloxacin may have a role in the treatment of endophthalmitis. PMID: 17057790 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854558 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854557&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057791%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Retinal and choroidal biopsies can be extremely useful in the diagnosis and further management of atypical, aggressive presentations of uveitis. In this small series, risk of complications was low. However, in patients with an inconclusive biopsy, an additional biopsy or enucleation should be considered in cases that progress or behave atypically on treatment based on the initial biopsy findings. PMID: 17057791 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854557 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854556&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057792%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Polychromasia capsulare is a rare benign autosomal dominant ocular trait that does not appear to be associated with ophthalmologic or systemic disease. The occurrence in consecutive generations and the presence of male-to-male transmission are consistent with autosomal dominant inheritance. PMID: 17057792 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854556 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854555&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057793%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Vitrectomy with removal of the subretinal neovascular membrane/hemorrhage complex resulted in better visual results than displacement of the subretinal hemorrhage primarily due to continuing declines in the TPA group. PMID: 17057793 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854555 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854554&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057794%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Minimal conjunctival removal, extensive fibrovascular tissue excision, 1-minute application of mitomycin 0.25 mg/mL, temporary nasal tarsorrhaphy, and frequent application of dexamethasone/antibiotic drops postoperatively provided a safe and successful approach to pterygium management in this series. PMID: 17057794 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854554 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854553&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057795%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Fluctuating optic nerve changes may occur in the setting of atypical optic nerve coloboma and associated maculopathy. In cases of macular schisis or detachment where an optic nerve coloboma is not readily apparent, and no other causes are identified, consideration of a period of observation prior to therapeutic intervention seems appropriate. PMID: 17057795 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854553 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854552&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057796%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: HRPE TLR4 is a multifunctional molecule that participates in photoreceptor outer segment membrane recognition, oxidant production, LPS recognition, and cytokine production. These roles indicate potential involvement in retinal degenerative and inflammatory processes. PMID: 17057796 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854552 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854551&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057797%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This report serves to document the efforts of one scientific community to deal with a legislative initiative to criminalize stem cell research for both the scientist and the patient. The process and interim conclusions may be instructive for those involved in this endeavor to recognize the dynamics of the interaction between society and science when ethical issues influence how decisions are made. PMID: 17057797 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854551 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854550&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057798%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Unnecessary testing is perhaps an unavoidable aspect of current clinical ophthalmic practice in the United States. In spite of this, clinicians (especially academic ophthalmologists) need to be aware of this issue and take appropriate steps to minimize such testing. PMID: 17057798 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854550 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854549&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057799%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As postulated, the TMEs release factors that regulate SCE permeability. Derangement of this TME-driven process may play an important role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. Ligands identified, which regulate permeability, have potential use for glaucoma therapy. PMID: 17057799 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854549 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854548&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057800%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A majority of the patients interviewed would trade a portion of their life expectancy in return for being rid of strabismus and its associated effects. These results were validated by significant associations with diplopia, asthenopia, and disability. PMID: 17057800 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854548 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854547&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057801%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ARMD is a major public health problem that has a devastating effect upon patients and marked adverse financial consequences for the economy. PMID: 17057801 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854547 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854546&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057802%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that p63 concentration is maximal in stem cells and decreases with differentiation. High p63 levels seem to correlate with cells of the SP and LSSC phenotypes, indicating high cell stemness. With identification of stem cells, further studies can elucidate their use in supporting ocular surface health. PMID: 17057802 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854546 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854545&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057803%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A modified swinging flashlight test with magnification increases the sensitivity of the test in detecting an RAPD. Because the detection of an RAPD may precede apparent optic disc and visual field damage, looking for an RAPD may be an important part of the assessment of patients with glaucoma. PMID: 17057803 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854545 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854544&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057804%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: DP time longer than 6 hours was more likely to result in sloughing of the donor epithelium. Care of donor epithelium prior to harvesting becomes increasingly important with DP times longer than 6 hours. Higher-than-average DP times occurred in donors under 30 years of age. Higher DP time results in an increasing likelihood of epithelial defects in the graft. Donor corneas with lower DP time may be important in penetrating keratoplasty ocular surface disease. PMID: 17057804 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854544 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854543&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057805%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There are significant late complications of ROP underscoring the importance of lifelong follow-up. PMID: 17057805 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854543 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854542&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057806%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The finding that the effect of an ethics course on residents' ability to answer moral dilemmas did not achieve statistical significance should be accepted with the understanding that this was a first attempt at standardization of many variables, especially the format of the curriculum and materials used. The use of faculty evaluations to assess clinical performance needs to be standardized, and the faculty members need additional training to ensure validity of the results. The social survey was also the first attempt to assess an association between a resident's response to moral dilemmas, attending evaluations, and residents' opinions that relate to community, society, politics, and religion. PMID: 17057806 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the Americ... Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854542 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854541&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057807%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: vB-ICA-mm represented the SAP fields with patterns that were meaningful for glaucoma experts. This process also captured severity in the patterns uncovered. These findings should validate vB-ICA-mm as a data mining technique for new and unfamiliar complex tests. PMID: 17057807 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854541 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854540&cid=s_36123_30_f&fid=36123&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17057808%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Acute-phase ROP involuted quickly in most eyes. Vitreous organization and vitreous hemorrhage were predictive of eyes that developed a retinal detachment. Decision analysis suggests that preemptive vitrectomy for eyes with vitreous organization meeting specific criteria is not likely to be worse than deferred vitrectomy, and it could be advantageous in some scenarios. PMID: 17057808 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society) Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854540 Sat, 01 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0100 854540