We thank the authors for their interest in our recently published article. This study was strictly a microbiological study using data from the microbiology department. These data did not include any clinical information regarding etiology of endophthal…
Month: December 2013
Posterior Capsule Opacification With the iMics1 NY-60 and AcrySof SN60WF 1-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses: 3-Year Results of a Randomized Trial
We read with great interest the study by Leydolt and associates investigating the long-term posterior capsular opacification (PCO) severity associated with the use of 2 acrylic hydrophobic intraocular lenses (IOL). They concluded that the differences b…
Reporting Visual Acuities
The AJO encourages authors to report the visual acuity in the manuscript using the same nomenclature that was used in gathering the data provided they were recorded in one of the methods listed here. This table of equivalent visual acuities is provided…
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Orthokeratology: Does it Live Up to Expectations?
Overnight orthokeratology is a technique for correcting myopia and is more recently proposed for the prevention of myopic progression. It is potentially an alternative to laser in situ keratomileusis and may be offered to parents whose children are no…
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Thank you very much for your comments concerning our article, Surgical Results of a Muscle Transposition Procedure for Abducens Palsy without Tenotomy and Muscle Splitting. As you pointed out, in Figure 3, the eyes of patient 7 in right gaze seem to…
Endophthalmitis Isolates and Antibiotic Susceptibilities: A 10-Year Review of Culture-Proven Cases
We read with great interest the recent article from Schimel and associates on the important topic of antibiotic susceptibility of pathogens isolated in endophthalmitis cases. In particular, we commend the authors for reporting a significant increase …
Surgical Results of a Muscle Transposition Procedure for Abducens Palsy Without Tenotomy and Muscle Splitting
Muraki and associates deserve appreciation for describing a new procedure in the article Surgical Results of a Muscle Transposition Procedure for Abducens Palsy Without Tenotomy and Muscle Splitting. However, the success they claim regarding improvemen…
Myopia Control in Children through Refractive Therapy Gas Permeable Contact Lenses: Is it for Real?
Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of orthokeratology as a nonsurgical treatment for myopia in children with alternate methods, such as soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and spectacles, throughout multiple studies.Design: Perspe…