The Ozurdex (dexamethasone 0.7 mg) sustained-release intravitreal implant (Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA) is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of adults with macular edema after retinal vein occlusions and with noninfectious pos…
Is Carotid Ultrasound Necessary in the Evaluation of the Asymptomatic Hollenhorst Plaque?
Hollenhorst plaques are cholesterol emboli deposited within retinal arterioles. A few studies have evaluated the relationship between Hollenhorst plaques and surgically correctable carotid disease. For patients with Hollenhorst plaques and symptoms of …
Temporal Artery Biopsy
The recent article describing the clinical practice patterns for temporal artery biopsy as a mean of diagnosing giant cell arteritis (GCA) by Schallhorn et al provides important data that can inform the current practice. This article evaluated the pre…
Erratum
With apologies from the authors, in the publication entitled, “Dominant optic atrophy: Novel OPA1 mutations and revised prevalence estimates” (Ophthalmology 2013;120:1712.e1) had errors.
Author reply
We appreciate Suelves, Gregori, and Diaz-Llopis’ interest in our recent article “A National Survey of Practice Patterns: Temporal Artery Biopsy.” In this study, we surveyed neuro-ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and rheumatologists regarding temporal artery biopsy practices in the assessment of patients suspected to have giant cell arteritis (GCA). Specifically, we questioned practitioners as to whether they favored unilateral or bilateral temporal artery biopsy and their thoughts regarding the effect of prior corticosteroid therapy on biopsy findings. In short, responses varied greatly within and between specialists. Of slightly >1000 respondents, 37% recommended (Read more...)
Erratum
Please note that one of the authors’ degrees in the publication entitled, “Lessons in Corneal Structure and Mechanics to Guide the Corneal Surgeon” (Ophthalmology 2013;120:1715-1717) had errors. The correct degrees for Dr. Jan P.G. Bergmanson shoul…