We thank Saad and Gatinel for their interesting observation. We agree that a quantitative definition might have been useful for both suspect keratoconus and forme fruste keratoconus (FFKC). Unfortunately, these definitions, such as those by Rabinowitz …
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多中心葡萄膜炎激素治疗试验(MUST)的报告中，Friedman (p. 1571) 等人分析了2年随访中，患者眼压(IOP)升高及视神经损害的发病率，这些患者为非感染性中间葡萄膜炎、后葡萄膜炎或全葡萄膜炎患
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We thank Galvis and associates for their interest in our article and their thoughtful comments. They suggested that the amount of change in corneal higher-order aberrations with age is less than that in total ocular higher-order aberrations, and cornea…
Effect of Timolol on Refractive Outcomes in Eyes With Myopic Regression After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
We perused with great interest the randomized controlled trial by Shojaei and associates, which studied the effect of timolol eye drops in refractive outcomes in eyes with myopic regression after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). In this trial, the authors compared the outcomes of treating patients presenting with myopic regression following LASIK with timolol eye drops instilled twice a day to treatment by instilling artificial tear drops in an identical regime as placebo. The spherical equivalent was significantly better in the timolol (treatment) arm 6 months after treatment, and also 6 months after discontinuation of treatment (P < .001 for both comparisons). Based on these results, the authors concluded that instillation of timolol eye drops is effective for the treatment of myopic regression after LASIK and its effect seems to last for at least 6 months after discontinuation. The study design and statistical analysis were appropriate, but we do have the following observations to make.
Initiation of Anti-TNF Therapy and the Risk of Optic Neuritis: From the Safety Assessment of Biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study
I read with interest the article “Initiation of anti-TNF therapy and the risk of optic neuritis: from the safety assessment of biologic ThERapy (SABER) Study”; however, I have some hesitation about drawing major conclusions from this experience.
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We would like to thank Dr Sharma and his associates for their interest in our paper. We also appreciate them for noticing the typographical errors in our paper. They noted that the logMAR values reported in Table 5 should have been written as positive…
Ocular Torsion among Patients with Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships with Disease Severity Factors
We read the article “Ocular Torsion among Patients with Intermittent Exotropia: Relationships with Disease Severity Factors,” by Shin and associates, with interest. We would like to congratulate the authors on this excellent study. It is a laudable…
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We thank Chhablani and associates for their interest in our article and their comments, which mainly concern the methodology of our study. They expressed concern that some of our patients with intermittent exotropia may have a normal range of ocular to…
Regular Aspirin Use and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The association between aspirin use and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has garnered much attention in the lay press and led to many patients with AMD asking their ophthalmologists about the advisability of continued aspirin use. Thi…
Change in Efficiency of Aspheric Intraocular Lenses Based on Pupil Diameter
We read with interest the article by Eom and associates on aspheric intraocular lens performance. The authors stated that “aberrations of the cornea increase with age.” Although according to recent studies this is true for all corneal higher-order …
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I thank Lyons for his comments and for alluding to Marmor’s editorial, providing an opportunity to respond to both. His first concern is that the use of hydroxychloroquine not be halted without good cause. One can understand this concern based on the s…
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We appreciate the interest and comments by Dr Eggenberger in regard to our recent article examining the incidence of optic neuritis in patients using anti–tumor necrosis factor therapies. His letter highlights many important aspects of our paper and …
Essentials of Glaucoma Surgery
Media Type: Textbook (paperback). Synopsis: Glaucoma surgery is a complex subject to address fully with the inherent challenges of multiple surgical variations used in clinical practice. Dr Malik Kahook, an accomplished and innovative academic glauco…
The Medicare Glaucoma Screening Benefit: A Critical Program That Misses its Target
In January 2002, United States (US) eye doctors celebrated what was perceived as a huge victory: Medicare’s first-time coverage of a screening benefit for an ocular disease, glaucoma. The benefit covers an annual dilated eye examination with an intraoc…
Impact of the Revised American Academy of Ophthalmology Guidelines Regarding Hydroxychloroquine Screening on Actual Practice
This letter refers to the article “Impact of the Revised American Academy of Ophthalmology Guidelines Regarding Hydroxychloroquine Screening in Actual Practice,” by Browning, and to the accompanying editorial by Marmor. The problem of defining cost…
Refractive Error after Cataract Surgery Combined with Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Purpose: To assess refractive error after cataract surgery combined with Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty using adjusted keratometric (K) readings to calculate intraocular lens (IOL) power.Design: Prospective, interventional case s…
Learning Strabismus Surgery: A Case-Based Approach
Media Type: Textbook Synopsis: Invaluable in its educational content, Learning Strabismus Surgery: A case-based approach provides general ophthalmology residents, fellows and practicing clinicians a view into the thought process of expert strabismus …
Appearance of Regressing Drusen on Optical Coherence Tomography in Age-related Macular Degeneration – Corrected Proof
Objective: To describe and interpret a multilaminar sub-retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) intense hyper-reflectivity observed in vivo in eyes clinically diagnosed with regressing drusen.Design: Observational case series.Participants: Twenty-three conse…
Regional morphology and pathophysiology of retinal vascular disease
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2013 Source:Progress in Retinal and Eye Research Author(s): Toke Bek Disturbances in the retinal vascular supply are involved in the pathophysiology of the most frequent diseases causing visu…