We thank Tailor et al for their interest in our recent study describing cataract surgery in patients with nanophthalmos. They discuss the definition of nanophthalmos and microphthalmos. The most commonly used definition of nanophthalmos in recent stud…
Defining 10-2 Visual Field Progression Criteria: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Using Pointwise Linear Regression – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To test different visual field progression criteria using trend analysis in a glaucoma population followed with long sequences of 10-2 tests as a first attempt to understand and document rates of progression in the central field.Design: Retrospective cohort study.Participants: We included 146 eyes of 146 patients with established glaucoma.Methods: Pointwise linear regression analysis using the methods of ordinary least squares was performed on the 68 test locations of the 10-2 visual field sequences. Threshold sensitivities at each test location were plotted as the dependent variable against follow-up time as the independent variable. Statistically significant progression or improvement of a (Read more...)
Combination Therapy with Diquafosol Tetrasodium and Sodium Hyaluronate in Patients with Dry Eye after Laser In Situ Keratomileusis – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the possible advantages of combination therapy with diquafosol tetrasodium and sodium hyaluronate for dry eye after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).Design: Prospective, randomized, comparative trialMethods: A total o…
Combination Therapy with Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant and Macular Grid Laser in Patients with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To test a combination of dexamethasone intravitreal implant with macular grid laser for macular edema in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).Design: Prospective interventional, randomized, multi-center studyMethods: Pa…
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European guidelines on neovascular AMD, DME to be released soon
VIENNA — European guidelines for the management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema will be released early next year, according to Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD.“We are still polishing them and discussing them with our colleagues of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who are renewing their Preferred Practice Patterns. We want to work on a common ground ,” she said in an interview with Ocular Surgery News during the Advanced Retinal Therapy meeting here.
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Final guidance for Iluvien published in UK
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom has published final guidance for Iluvien, which will allow patient availability through the National Health Service, according to a press release from Alimera Sciences. Pseudop…