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Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Tehran Province: A population-based studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated a high prevalence and poor control of DR in Tehran province. This suggests the need for adequate prevention and treatment in patients with diabetes. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - October 15, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mohammad Ali JavadiMarzieh KatibehNasrin RafatiMohammad Hossein DehghanFarid ZayeriMehdi YaseriMojtaba SehatHamid Ahmadieh Source Type: journals

Diagonal ear lobe crease in diabetic south Indian population: Is it associated with Diabetic Retinopathy? Sankara Nethralaya Diabetic Retinopathy Epidemiology And Molecular-genetics Study (SN-DREAMS, Report no. 3)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: To report the prevalence of ear lobe crease (ELC), a sign of coronary heart disease, in subjects (more than 40 years old) with diabetes and find its association with diabetic retinopathy.MethodSubjects were recruited from the Sankara Nethralaya Diabetic Retinopathy Epidemiology And Molecular-genetics Study (SN-DREAMS), a cross-sectional study between 2003 and 2006; the data were analyzed for the1414 eligible subjects with diabetes. All patients' fundi were photographed using 450 four-field stereoscopic digital photography. The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy was based on the modified Klein classification. The...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 28, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rajiv RamanPadmaja Kumar RaniVaitheeswaran KulothunganTarun Sharma Source Type: journals

Customized pachymetric guided epithelial debridement for corneal collagen cross linkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The technique of customized pachymetric-guided epithelial removal is easy to perform and may overcome the limitations of the preoperative corneal pachymetry expanding the application of the procedure in patients with regional corneal thinning. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 27, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: George KymionisVasilios DiakonisEfekan CoskunsevenMirko JankovSonia YooIoannis Pallikaris Source Type: journals

In-vivoimaging of retinal nerve fiber layer vasculature: imaging - histology comparisonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This robust method demonstrates in-vivo, high-resolution, confocal imaging of the vasculature through the full thickness of the NFL in the living macaque, in precise agreement with histology. FAO provides a new tool to examine possible primary or secondary role of the nerve fiber layer vasculature in retinal vascular disorders and other eye diseases, such as glaucoma. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 22, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Drew ScolesDaniel GrayJennifer HunterRobert WolfeBernard GeeYing GengBenjamin MasellaRichard LibbyStephen RussellDavid WilliamsWilliam Merigan Source Type: journals

In-vivo imaging of retinal nerve fiber layer vasculature: imaging - histology comparisonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This robust method demonstrates in-vivo, high-resolution, confocal imaging of the vasculature through the full thickness of the NFL in the living macaque, in precise agreement with histology. FAO provides a new tool to examine possible primary or secondary role of the nerve fiber layer vasculature in retinal vascular disorders and other eye diseases, such as glaucoma. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 22, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Drew ScolesDaniel GrayJennifer HunterRobert WolfeBernard GeeYing GengBenjamin MasellaRichard LibbyStephen RussellDavid WilliamsWilliam Merigan Source Type: journals

Prevalence and causes of visual impairment in a Brazilian population: The Botucatu Eye StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The main causes of low vision and blindness in this Brazilian city were uncorrected refractive errors, cataract, and retinal diseases. Programs to further reduce the burden of visual impairment need to be targeted toward the correction of refractive error and surgery for cataracts. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 18, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Silvana Artioli SchelliniShane DurkinErika HoyamaFlavio HiraiRicardo CordeiroRobert CassonDinesh SelvaCarlos Roberto Padovani Source Type: journals

Comparative efficacy of topical tetravisc versus lidocaine gel in cataract surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Topical TetraVisc solution was superior to lidocaine 2% gel for pain control in patients undergoing clear corneal phacoemulsification. Lidocaine 2% gel is similar to TetraVisc in patient comfort and surgeon satisfaction.Clinical trials number: ISRCTN78374774 (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 16, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: K ChalamRavi MurthySwati AgarwalShailesh GuptaSandeep Grover Source Type: journals

Aerobic exercise and intraocular pressure in normotensive and glaucoma patients.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There is no ocular restriction for simple glaucoma patients in performing aerobic physical activity. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 12, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Konstantinos NatsisIrene AsouhidouGeorge NousiosTheodosios ChatzibalisKonstantinos VlasisVasilios Karabatakis Source Type: journals

Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of ophthalmic solutions containing benzalkonium chloride on corneal epithelium using an organotypic 3-D modelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The lack of cytotoxicity demonstrated in 3-D corneal cultures and in monkey studies suggests that the levels of BAC contained in ophthalmic solutions are not likely to cause significant direct toxicity to epithelium of otherwise normal corneas. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - July 27, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Su Khoh-ReiterBart Jessen Source Type: journals

AlphaA-Crystallin R49Cneo mutation influences the architecture of lens fiber cell membranes and causes posterior and nuclear cataracts in miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: It is apparent that modification of membrane and cell-cell interactions occurs in the presence of the alphaA-crystallin mutation and rapidly leads to lens cell pathology in vivo. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - July 19, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Usha Andley Source Type: journals

Effectiveness of screening preschool children for amblyopia: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Population based preschool vision screening programmes cannot be sufficiently assessed by the literature currently available. However, it is most likely that the present systematic review contains the most detailed description of the main limitations in current available literature evaluating these programmes. Therefore, future research work should be guided by the findings of this publication. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - July 15, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Christine SchmuckerRobert GrosselfingerRob RiemsmaGerd AntesStefan LangeWolf LagrezeJos Kleijnen Source Type: journals

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Scotland: research design and methodologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study will provide the first estimate of the annual incidence of RRD in Scotland. The findings of this study will be important in estimating the burden of disease and in the planning of future health care policy related to this condition. This study will also establish a genetic resource for a genome wide association study to investigate if certain genetic variants predispose to RRD. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - March 24, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Danny Mitry, David G Charteris, David Yorston, Brian W Fleck, Alan Wright, Harry Campbell and Jaswinder Singh Source Type: journals

CD133+ adult human retinal cells remain undifferentiated in Leukaemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These data support the evidence that CD133 expression characterises a population of cells within the resident adult human retina which have progenitor cell properties and that their turnover and differentiation is influenced by LIF. This may explain differences in retinal responses observed following disease or injury. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - February 23, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Debra A Carter, Andrew D Dick and Eric J Mayer Source Type: journals

CD133+ adult human retinal cells remain undifferentiated in Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These data support the evidence that CD133 expression characterises a population of cells within the resident adult human retina with progenitor cell properties and that their turnover and differentiation is influenced by LIF. This may explain differences in retinal responses observed following disease or injury. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - February 23, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Debra A Carter, Andrew D Dick and Eric J Mayer Source Type: journals

Novel measures of cardiovascular health and its association with prevalence and progression of age-related macular degeneration: the CHARM studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results were unexpected in that better cardiovascular health was associated with increased risk of prevalent AMD and progression. Inconsistent findings between the prevalence and progression components could be due to truly different disease etiologies or to spurious findings, as can occur with inherent biases in case control studies of prevalence. Further investigation of these non-invasive methods of characterizing the cardiovascular system should be undertaken as they may help to further elucidate the role of the cardiovascular system in the etiology of prevalent AMD and progression. (Source: BMC Ophthal...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - December 22, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Catherine A McCarty, Adam Dowrick, James Cameron, Barry McGrath, Luba D Robman, Peter Dimitrov, Gabriella Tikellis, Caroline Nicolas, John McNeil and Robyn Guymer Source Type: journals

Novel measures of cardiovascular health and its association with prevalence and progression of age-related macular degenerationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionThe results were unexpected in that better cardiovascular health was associated with increased risk of prevalent AMD and progression. Inconsistent findings between the prevalence and progression components could be due to truly different disease etiologies or to spurious findings, as can occur with inherent biases in case control studies of prevalence. Further investigation of these non-invasive methods of characterizing the cardiovascular system should be undertaken as they may help to further elucidate the role of the cardiovascular system in the etiology of prevalent AMD and progression. (Source: BMC Ophthalmo...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - December 22, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Catherine A. McCarty, Adam Dowrick, James Cameron, Barry McGrath, Luba D. Robman, Peter Dimitrov, Gabriella Tikellis, Caroline Nicolas, John McNeil and Robyn Guymer Source Type: journals

Outcome of retinopathy of prematurity patients following adoption of revised indications for treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: After the ETROP guidelines were implemented, there was a decrease from 10.3% to 1.9% of eyes developing Stage 5 retinal detachment, despite this group having a lower average EGA and lower average birth weight. These results underscore the importance of adoption of the Revised Indications. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - November 13, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Aaron M Alme, Michael L Mulhern, Thomas W Hejkal, Jane L Meza, Fang Qiu, David D Ingvoldstad and Eyal Margalit Source Type: journals

Matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors after selective laser trabeculoplasty in pseudoexfoliative secondary glaucomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This case series suggest that IOP elevation after SLT can be a serious adverse event in some PEXG patients. The IOP increase in these cases would be correlated to the failure to decrease the TIMP-2/MMP-2 ratio.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN79745214 (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - October 21, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mauro Cellini, Pietro Leonetti, Ernesto Strobbe and Emilio C Campos Source Type: journals

Matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors after selective laser trabeculoplasty in pseudoexfoliative secondary glaucomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: The aim of this study was to assess changes in metalloproteinases (MMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-2) following selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEXG). Methods: We enrolled 15 patients with PEXG and cataracts (PEXG-C group) and good intraocular pressure (IOP) controlled with SZ-blockers and dorzolamide eye drops who were treated by cataract phacoemulsification and 15 patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEXG-SLT group). The PEXG-SLT patients underwent a trabeculectomy for uncontrolled IOP in the eye that showed increased IOP despite ...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - October 21, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mauro Cellini, Pietro Leonetti, Ernesto Strobbe and Emilio C Campos Source Type: journals

Refractive change following pseudophakic vitrectomy: a retrospective reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: To assess the occurrence and magnitude of refractive change in the pseudophakic eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy without scleral buckling and to investigate possible aetiological factors Methods: Retrospective case note review of pseudophakic eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy for a variety of vitreo-retinal conditions over a three year period. Anterior chamber depth was measured before and after vitrectomy surgery in 32 eyes. Thirty-seven fellow pseudophakic eyes were used as controls. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS for windows. Paired t tests were used to assess changes in refraction ...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - October 13, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sinead Byrne, James Ng, Anthony Hildreth, Jean-Pierre Danjoux and David H Steel Source Type: journals

Treatment of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion induced Macular Edema with BevacizumabEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We present evidence that intravitreal Bevacizumab is an effective and lasting treatment for macular edema after branch retinal vein occlusion. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 29, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mathias Abegg, Christoph Tappeiner, Ute Wolf-Schnurrbusch, Daniel Barthelmes, Sebastian Wolf and Johannes Fleischhauer Source Type: journals

The Nigerian national blindness and visual impairment survey: rationale, objectives and detailed methodologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Despite having the largest population in Africa, Nigeria has no accurate population based data to plan and evaluate eye care services. A national survey was undertaken to estimate the prevalence and determine the major causes of blindness and low vision. This paper presents the detailed methodology used during the survey. Methods: A nationally representative sample of persons aged 40 years and above was selected. Children aged 10-15 years and individuals aged (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 22, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Dineen B, Gilbert Ce, Rabiu Mm, Kyari F, Mahdi Mm, Abubakar T, Christian E, Gabriel E, Elhassan E, Abiose A, Faal H, Jiya J, Ozemela C, Lee Ps and Murthy V S Gudlavalleti Source Type: journals

The ChromaTest, a digital color contrast sensitivity analyzer, for diabetic maculopathy: a pilot studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The ChromaTest is a simple, cheap, easy to use, and quick test for colour contrast sensitivity. This study did not achieve results to justify use of the Chromatest for screening, but it reinforced the changes seen in tritan colour vision in diabetic retinopathy. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 17, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Roger Wong, Jaheed Khan, Temilade Adewoyin, Sobha Sivaprasad, Geoffrey B Arden and Victor Chong Source Type: journals

Tono-Pen XL tonometry during application of a suction ring in rabbitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Tono-Pen XL measurements are unreliable during the application of a suction ring on living rabbit eyes even when the actual IOP is forced to be within the validated range of Tono-Pen XL measurements. This inaccuracy is probably related to altered corneal and scleral geometry and stress. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - July 30, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Spyridon K Charisis, Harilaos S Ginis, Georgios A Kounis and Miltiadis K Tsilimbaris Source Type: journals

Modelling lifetime cost consequences of ReSTOR® in cataract surgery in four European countriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The bulk of the savings related to ReSTOR® were realized outside the SF. From both a societal and SF perspective, savings, after a 3% discounting, achieved by liberating patients from spectacles counterbalanced the initially higher cost of ReSTOR®. ReSTOR® is a cost saving alternative to spectacles for patients requiring cataract surgery. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - July 15, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Antoine Lafuma and Gilles Berdeaux Source Type: journals

Effectiveness of mobile-phone short message service (SMS) reminders for ophthalmology outpatient appointments: Observational studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The use of SMS reminders for ophthalmology outpatient appointments was associated with a reduction of 38% in the likelihood of patients not attending their appointments, compared to no appointment reminder. The use of SMS reminders may also be more cost-effective than traditional appointment reminders and require less labour. These findings should be confirmed with a more rigorous study design before a wider roll-out. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - May 31, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Elizabeth Koshy, Josip Car and Azeem Majeed Source Type: journals

Specific detection of fungal pathogens by 18S rRNA gene PCR in microbial keratitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. PCR is a rapid, sensitive and useful method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - April 29, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Zunaina Embong, Wan Hazabbah Wan Hitam, Chan Yean Yean, Nur Haslindawaty Abdul Rashid, Balqis Kamarudin, Siti Khaironi Zainal Abidin, Sabariah Osman, Zainul F Zainuddin and Manickam Ravichandran Source Type: journals

A five-year retrospective study of the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcomes of patients hospitalized for ocular trauma in a Mediterranean area.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: To determine the epidemiological characteristics and visual outcome of ocular trauma in southern Italy. Methods: All cases of ocular trauma admitted to Department of Ophthalmology of Palermo University, Italy, from January 2001-December 2005 were retrospectively reviewed for open- or closed-globe injury (OGI or CGI). Data extracted included age, sex, residence, initial and final visual acuity (VA), cause and treatment of injury, hospitalization. The injuries were classified by Ocular Trauma Classification System (OTCS) and Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT). We also referred to the Ocular Trauma Score (OT...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - April 22, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Salvatore Cillino, Alessandra Casuccio, Francesco Di Pace, Francesco Pillitteri and Giovanni Cillino Source Type: journals

Psychometric properties of the Greek version of the NEI-VFQ 25Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Although traditional validation methods indicated that the Greek version of the NEI-VFQ-25 is a valid and reliable instrument for VS-QoL assessment, Rasch analysis detected significant misfits to the model, especially of the "agreement" items. This means that results of the corresponding subscales should be interpreted with extreme caution. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - March 6, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Georgios Labiris, Andreas Katsanos, Michael Fanariotis, Theodora Tsirouki, Maria Pefkianaki, Dimitrios Chatzoulis and Evangelia Tsironi Source Type: journals

Career choices for ophthalmology made by newly qualified doctors in the United Kingdom, 1974-2005Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Those choosing ophthalmology show a high level of commitment to it. Their commitment is strengthened by the prospect of attractive hours and working conditions. Many doctors who become ophthalmologists have already made their choice by the end of their first post-qualification year. [250 words] (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - March 4, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Trevor W Lambert, Michael J Goldacre and Anthony J Bron Source Type: journals

Which quality of life score is best for glaucoma patients and why?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There is no generally accepted 'best' Quality of Life instrument for use in glaucoma. Many of the scales are biased towards physical symptoms and do little to address the personal or social factors of the disease. Further work is needed to produce scales that address all these areas as well as being simple to administer in a clinical setting. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - January 23, 2008 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Philip Severn, Scott Fraser, Tracy Finch and Carl May Source Type: journals

Age-related compaction of lens fibers affects the structure and optical properties of rabbit lensesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Morphometric data indicates that inner cortical fibers undergo a greater degree of age-related compaction than nuclear fibers. Increased scatter appears to be only tentatively correlated with regions of fiber compaction, suggesting that it is simply one of an array of factors that contribute to the overall decreased transparency in aged rabbit lenses. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - December 20, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Samer Al-khudari, Sean T. Donohue, Walid M. Al-Ghoul and Kristin J. Al-Ghoul Source Type: journals

A decade of clinical negligence in ophthalmologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Clinical negligence claims in ophthalmology in England are infrequent, but most ophthalmologists will face at least one in their career. Ophthalmic subspecialties show marked differences with regard to their litigation profiles. From a medical protection perspective, these results suggest that indemnity premiums should be tailored according to the subspecialty areas an ophthalmologist is involved in. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - December 20, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Nadeem Ali Source Type: journals

Years of sunlight exposure and cataract: a case-control study in a Mediterranean populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our study does not support an association with cataract and sunlight exposure over adult life. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - November 26, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Maria Pastor-Valero, Astrid E Fletcher, Bianca L De Stavola and Vicente Chaques-Alepuz Source Type: journals

Pharmacoeconomic analysis of prostaglandin and prostamide therapy for patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertensionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Bimatoprost 0.03% had the lowest monthly and annual costs and the greatest cost effectiveness for lowering IOP compared with latanoprost 0.005% and travoprost 0.004%. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 27, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ronald E.P. Frenkel, Max Frenkel and Allison Toler Source Type: journals

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: the association between weight loss and the requirement for systemic treatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This is the first study to demonstrate that weight loss is associated with discontinuation of treatment. Unlike previous studies, our results suggest that final absolute body mass index is more important for stopping treatment than a proportional reduction in weight. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 21, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Roger Wong, Stephen A Madill, Pravin Pandey and Paul Riordan-Eva Source Type: journals

Patients' experiences with quality of hospital care: the Consumer Quality Index Cataract QuestionnaireEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions These findings suggest that the CQI Cataract is a reliable and valid instrument. This instrument can be used to measure patients' experiences with three domains of hospital care after a cataract operation and is able to assess differences in evaluated care between hospitals. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 19, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: J H. Stubbe, W Brouwer and D M.J. Delnoij Source Type: journals

Glaucoma following congenital cataract surgery - the role of early surgery and posterior capsulotomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Early surgery in patients with bilateral cataracts is associated with a marked increase in risk of AG. Our data suggest that an intact posterior capsule may be associated with a lower rate of AG. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - September 11, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Michel Michaelides, Catey Bunce and Gillian GW Adams Source Type: journals

The epidemiology of low vision and blindness associated with trichiasis in southern SudanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: We investigated vision status associated with trachomatous trichiasis (TT) and explored age-sex patterns of low vision and blindness associated with trichiasis in Mankien district of southern Sudan where trachoma prevention and trichiasis surgery were absent. Methods: A population based survey was undertaken and eligible persons underwent eye examination. Visual acuity (VA) was tested using Snellen E chart and persons with TT identified. Vision status was defined using the WHO categories of visual impairment based on presenting VA: normal vision (VA[greater than or equal to]6/18 in better eye); low vision (VA (...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - August 28, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jeremiah Ngondi, Mark Reacher, Fiona Matthews, Francis Ole-Sempele, Alice Onsarigo, Ibrahim Matende, Samson Baba, Carol Brayne and Paul M Emerson Source Type: journals

Single-session photodynamic therapy combined with intravitreal bevacizumab and triamcinolone for neovascular age-related macular degenerationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Initial pulse triple therapy consisting of single-session PDT combined with IVB and IVT improves vision and reduces CMT in neovascular AMD. Repeat IVB injections maintain the visual gain from the initial combination therapy. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - June 7, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Hamid Ahmadieh, Ramin Taei, Masoud Soheilian, Mohammad Riazi-Esfahani, Reza Karkhaneh, Alireza Lashay, Mohsen Azarmina, Mohammad-Hosein Dehghan and Siamak Moradian Source Type: journals

Corneal topographic changes in premenopausal and postmenopausal womenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Menopause is physiologic process and may also affect corneal topographic changes. In postmenopausal women, corneal steeping was observed minimally compared to premenopausal women. The results suggest that changes in estrogen level of women with menopause are associated with slightly alteration of horizontal curvature of cornea. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - May 14, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Erdinc Aydin, Helin Deniz Demir, Fazli Demirturk, Ahmet Cantug Caliskan, Hakan Aytan and Unal Erkorkmaz Source Type: journals

Thiazolidinedione induced thyroid associated orbitopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Thiazolidinediones may exacerbate TAO, and this should be taken into consideration when selecting treatment for diabetic patients with a history of autoimmune thyroid disorders. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - April 26, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Seongmu Lee, Angelo Tsirbas, Robert A Goldberg and John D McCann Source Type: journals

Unilateral external ophthalmoplegia in Miller Fisher syndrome: case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our case demonstrates clinical unilateral external ophthalmoplegia as part of the full triad of Miller Fisher syndrome. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - April 17, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jonathan Smith, Lucy C Clarke, Philip Severn and Robert Boyce Source Type: journals

Radiation Retinopathy: Case report and reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This case highlights the importance for ophthalmologists and oncologists to be aware of the close relationship between diabetes and radiation treatment and the profound rapid impact this combination of factors may have on visual function. Radiation is being used with increasing frequency for ocular and orbital disease, because of this more cases of radiation retinopathy may become prevalent. Factors which may potentiate radiation retinopathy should be well known including, increased radiation dosage, increased fraction size, concomitant systemic vascular disease and use of chemotherapy. Counselling should be o...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - April 5, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Abha Gupta, Felipe Dhawahir-Scala, Amy Smith, Lorna Young and Steve Charles Source Type: journals

Establishing the tolerability and performance of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) in treating dry eye syndrome: results of a clinical study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This study suggests that TSP 0.5% and 1% offer at least equivalent relief to HA 0.2% for dry eye syndrome. All treatments demonstrated optimal tolerability and are suitable for frequent use in the therapy of dry eye. TSP 1% produced promising results in terms of improvements in certain patient symptoms and suggests benefits of the TSP formulation. This study paves the way for a larger study to further establish the performance and safety of TSP compared with HA and highlights the need to expand this therapeutic agent to a wider dry eye population (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - March 29, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Maurizio Rolando and Cristiana Valente Source Type: journals

Painful vertical diplopia as a presentation of a pituitary massEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Awareness of different modes of presentation of pituitary lesions is important so that appropriate imaging may be requested and delay in diagnosis prevented. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - March 15, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shveta Bansal, Kaveri Mandal and Ahmed Kamal Source Type: journals

TOZAL Study: An open case control study of an oral antioxidant and omega-3 supplement for dry AMDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Treatment with this unique nutritional supplement increased VA above the expected baseline decrease in the majority of patients in this population with dry macular degeneration. The results of the TOZAL study agree with the LAST and CARMIS studies and are predictive for positive visual acuity outcomes in the AREDS II trial. However, patients will likely require supplementation for longer than 6 months to effect changes in additional visual parameters. Trial Registration The study is registered with the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Register and the trial registration number is ISRCTN575562...
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - February 26, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Francis E Cangemi Source Type: journals

Heavier molecular weight ocular viscoelastic devices and timing of post-operative review following cataract surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There is a higher incidence of new problems at the next-day assessment than previous studies with conventional OVD. Therefore results from previous studies using standard OVDs cannot be simply extrapolated to heavier molecular weight OVDs. When these agents are used, routine use of an ocular hypotensive agent may be necessary to increase the safety of abandoning the review on the first post-operative day for phacoemulsification patients. This is to be studied. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - February 9, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Balaji Thirumalai, Trudi L Blamires, Lucenne Brooker and Jon Deeks Source Type: journals

Molecular characterization, biofilm analysis and experimental biofouling study of Fusarium isolates from recent cases of fungal keratitis in New York StateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Temporary survival of F. solani and F. oxysporum in MoistureLoc suggested that improper lens cleaning regimen could be a possible contributing factor in recent infections. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - January 30, 2007 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Madhu Dyavaiah, Rama Ramani, David S. Chu, David C. Ritterband, Mahendra K. Shah, William A. Samsonoff, Sudha Chaturvedi and Vishnu Chaturvedi Source Type: journals

Hospital Episode Statistics and trends in ophthalmic surgery 1998 – 2004Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The HES database represents an important, potentially useful source of information. There are imitations in interpretation of and validity of such data related to coding inconsistencies. We suggest the benefit of the data comes from observing trends rather than exact numbers. As other studies using this data have suggested, it is important that clinicians are involved in improving the quality of this data. (Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Ophthalmology - Latest articles - December 4, 2006 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Lucy C Clarke and Scott G Fraser Source Type: journals