Purpose: To investigate the morphologic characteristics of macular commotio retinae using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) and develop a grading system for traumatic photoreceptor damage.Design: Retrospective, observational case series.Methods: setting: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. patients: Forty-nine patients with macular commotio retinae, examined by SDOCT within 7 days of the initial traumatic event. observations: A 4-step grading system was based on the morphology revealed by SDOCT. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and structural integrity of the 3 photoreceptor layers (cone outer segment tips [COST], inner/outer segment [IS-OS] junction, external limiting membrane [ELM]) were evaluated at baseline, at 1 month, and at the final (Read more...)
Natural Course of Myopic Traction Maculopathy and Factors Associated With Progression or Resolution – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To investigate the natural course of myopic traction maculopathy and to identify the factors associated with its progression or resolution in 207 highly myopic eyes.Design: Retrospective, consecutive case series.Methods: We investigated 207 hi…
Movement of Internal Canalicular Orifice in Association With Blinking: Direct Observation After Dacryocystorhinostomy – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To examine movement of the internal canalicular orifice with blinking and lacrimal drainage under endonasal endoscopic observation after dacryocystorhinostomy.Design: Observational anatomic study.Methods: Twenty internal canalicular orifices (…
Mechanism of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Tear Formation Following Intravitreal Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy Revealed by Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To demonstrate the mechanism by which retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tears occur in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents using spectral…
Risk Factors, Microbiological Profile, and Treatment Outcomes of Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Hong Kong – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To report the risk factors and microbiological profile of pediatric microbial keratitis cases in a tertiary care hospital in Hong Kong.Design: Retrospective study.Methods: Case records of patients <18 years old with microbial keratitis were reviewed over a period of 10 years, between January 2001 and December 2010. Risk factors, microbiological profile, and treatment outcomes were analyzed.Results: Overall, 18 patients (13 female, 5 male) with unilateral microbial keratitis were included. The mean age was 12.4 years (range: 3-17 years). The most commonly associated risk factor was contact lens wear (15, 83.3%). Seven cases (38.8%) were associated with orthokeratology lenses. Two (Read more...)
Morphologic Characterization of Dome-Shaped Macula in Myopic Eyes With Serous Macular Detachment – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To analyze dome-shaped maculas topographic features and related serous retinal detachment (SRD) in eyes with myopic staphyloma.Design: Retrospective, observational case series.Methods: We reviewed the records of 48 eyes in 33 patients with dome-shaped maculas who were referred because of decreased vision. Ophthalmologic examination included axial length measurement, spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography. The height of the macular bulge was measured, and the choroidal thickness was mapped.Results: Patient mean age was 55.0 ± 13.6 years. Mean axial length was 27.49 ± 2.53 mm. Mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.50 ± 0.33 logMAR. Three (Read more...)