There’s something for everyone at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans. Dr. Roger Steinert previews the extensive content available at the Subspecialty Day sessions. Medscape Ophthalmology
Diabetic eye disease: How regular eye exams could save vision
Individuals with diabetes are likely accustomed to regular insulin injections or a strict diet. But are they as familiar with regular eye examinations? According to the results of a new survey coinciding with National Diabetes Month, the majority of d…
Neoplastic Masquerade Syndromes among Uveitis Patients – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To identify the demographic and clinical characteristics, along with the frequency, of neoplastic masquerade syndromes in a tertiary uveitis clinic.Design: A retrospective observational cohort.Methods: Demographic and clinical data o…
Evaluation of a thermosensitive atelocollagen punctal plug treatment for dry eye disease – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a thermosensitive atelocollagen punctal plug in the treatment of dry eye disease.Design: Prospective observational case seriesMethods: Thermosensitive atelocollagen punctal plug (Keeptear, Koken Bioscience. Institutes, Japan) was warmed at 37, 39, 41 and 43 °C, to evaluate the appropriate temperature and time for solidification. Dry eye patients were divided into 2 groups according to the preparation method of atelocollagen punctal plug. In the conventional implantation group, atelocollagen gel was kept at room temperature for 15 minutes before implantation (27 eyes of 14 patients). In the pre-heating group, atelocollagen was warmed at 41 °C for (Read more...)
Optic disc planimetry, corneal hysteresis, central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure as risk factors for glaucoma – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To determine whether corneal hysteresis and central corneal thickness are independent risk factors for glaucoma.Design: This was a cross-sectional population based cohort study.Methods: Associations were tested between corneal hysteresis, measured in 1754 population-based subjects from the TwinsUK cohort, and glaucoma-related endophenotypes, including intraocular pressure (IOP), vertical cup to disc ratio, optic disc area and optic disc cup area. Corneal hysteresis, IOP and Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) were measured using the Ocular Response Analyser (ORA-Reichert® Buffalo, NY). Optic disc photographs were analysed using the Stereo DX program. Multivariable linear regression analysis was performed using STATA software.Results: Data was available (Read more...)
Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Non-Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Angioid Streaks – Accepted Manuscript
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of intravitreal bevacizumab injections in the treatment of non-subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with angioid streaks.Design: Non-randomized, interventional, prospective case series.Metho…