Corneal complications of vernal keratoconjunctivitis
... participate in the complex network of allergic responses in VKC, and were shown to influence each other [3]. Cells and mediators that participate in ocular allergic inflammation cause changes in both of these tissues, and the reciprocal interaction between the cornea and conjunctiva augments the inf ...
... participate in the complex network of allergic responses in VKC, and were shown to influence each other [3]. Cells and mediators that participate in ocular allergic inflammation cause changes in both of these tissues, and the reciprocal interaction between the cornea and conjunctiva augments the inf ...
Motion Information via the Nonfixating Eye Can Drive Optokinetic
... double vision. However, evidence from prior studies shows that some parts of the visual field of the deviated eye are not suppressed. Our goal here was to investigate whether motion information available only to the deviated eye can be utilized by the oculomotor system to drive eye movements. METHOD ...
... double vision. However, evidence from prior studies shows that some parts of the visual field of the deviated eye are not suppressed. Our goal here was to investigate whether motion information available only to the deviated eye can be utilized by the oculomotor system to drive eye movements. METHOD ...
A comparison of Lea Symbol vs ETDRS letter distance visual acuity
... of the development and treatment of astigmatism-related amblyopia, in children age 6 months through first grade. All study participants who are at least 3 years of age undergo an eye examination with cycloplegic refraction, followed by assessment of visual acuity and other aspects of visual function ...
... of the development and treatment of astigmatism-related amblyopia, in children age 6 months through first grade. All study participants who are at least 3 years of age undergo an eye examination with cycloplegic refraction, followed by assessment of visual acuity and other aspects of visual function ...
Factors associated with foveoschisis and foveal detachment
... especially in Southeast Asia, with reported rates as high as 80%.1,2 A previous study in Taiwan found that the prevalence of high myopia (less than 6.0 D) at the age of 18 years was 24% in girls and 18% in boys.3 It often results in sight-threatening ocular pathology. Macular hole with posterior re ...
... especially in Southeast Asia, with reported rates as high as 80%.1,2 A previous study in Taiwan found that the prevalence of high myopia (less than 6.0 D) at the age of 18 years was 24% in girls and 18% in boys.3 It often results in sight-threatening ocular pathology. Macular hole with posterior re ...
Clinical Diagnosis in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
... reported that 71% of patients with non-ischemic CRVO can see all 3 targets (I-2e, I-4e, and V-4e) during Goldmann perimetry. In contrast, only 8% of patients with ischemic CRVO can see all 3 targets, 18% can only see V-4e, and 10% cannot see any target [11]. In addition, patients with ischemic CRVO ...
... reported that 71% of patients with non-ischemic CRVO can see all 3 targets (I-2e, I-4e, and V-4e) during Goldmann perimetry. In contrast, only 8% of patients with ischemic CRVO can see all 3 targets, 18% can only see V-4e, and 10% cannot see any target [11]. In addition, patients with ischemic CRVO ...
ICL Patient Information Booklet
... *Eyes with Preoperative Vision with glasses 20/20 or Better and Targeted for Complete Correction ** No Eyes > -15 D group with this Preoperative Vision or Targeted Correction ...
... *Eyes with Preoperative Vision with glasses 20/20 or Better and Targeted for Complete Correction ** No Eyes > -15 D group with this Preoperative Vision or Targeted Correction ...
Glaucoma - WordPress.com
... The following factors determine IOP: rate of aqueous secretion, resistance encountered in the outflow channels, level of episcleral venous pressure The normal IOP varies between 10mmHg and 21 mmHg. Although there is no absolute cutoff point, 21 mmHg is considered the upper limit of normal, and ...
... The following factors determine IOP: rate of aqueous secretion, resistance encountered in the outflow channels, level of episcleral venous pressure The normal IOP varies between 10mmHg and 21 mmHg. Although there is no absolute cutoff point, 21 mmHg is considered the upper limit of normal, and ...
arvo 2015 report - Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses
... stress, the researchers say. Using the same cellular model, researchers next evaluated the lactoferrin-loaded contact lenses for treatment purposes by incubating TsA cells with contact lenses loaded or unloaded with apoLF and evaluating the effect of induced oxidative stress. Results indicated the a ...
... stress, the researchers say. Using the same cellular model, researchers next evaluated the lactoferrin-loaded contact lenses for treatment purposes by incubating TsA cells with contact lenses loaded or unloaded with apoLF and evaluating the effect of induced oxidative stress. Results indicated the a ...
THE CORNEA
... : Dermatoblepharitis ( pain and rash ) Keratitis : ( Hutchinson’s rule ) Epithelial Keratitis ( Punctate or dendritic ) Interstitial Keratitis ...
... : Dermatoblepharitis ( pain and rash ) Keratitis : ( Hutchinson’s rule ) Epithelial Keratitis ( Punctate or dendritic ) Interstitial Keratitis ...
Tonometer through the eyelid diaton: accuracy and quick IOP reading
... The measuring principle of the tonometer is based on the force analysis that is necessary for the rod movement when pressure is applied to the elastic surface of the eye. The main obstacle: to avoid influence of individual peculiarities of the eye during the IOP measuring procedure. Technical design ...
... The measuring principle of the tonometer is based on the force analysis that is necessary for the rod movement when pressure is applied to the elastic surface of the eye. The main obstacle: to avoid influence of individual peculiarities of the eye during the IOP measuring procedure. Technical design ...
Tear Production After Unilateral Removal of the Main Lacrimal
... and gradually increased thereafter. The decrease in reflex tears was 90.4% (SD, 10.4%) in the first week after surgery, 84.4% (SD, 10.7%) in weeks 2 to 4, 71.1% (SD, 6.9%) in weeks 5 to 10, 51.6% (SD, 18.3%) in weeks 11 to 15, and 33.3% (SD, 6.6%) in weeks 16 to 20. All differences were significant ...
... and gradually increased thereafter. The decrease in reflex tears was 90.4% (SD, 10.4%) in the first week after surgery, 84.4% (SD, 10.7%) in weeks 2 to 4, 71.1% (SD, 6.9%) in weeks 5 to 10, 51.6% (SD, 18.3%) in weeks 11 to 15, and 33.3% (SD, 6.6%) in weeks 16 to 20. All differences were significant ...
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... giant papillary conjunctivitis. In this regard, suture-related complications could be reduced by amniotic membrane transplantation after conjunctiva is approximated by suture.11 Also, fibrin glue may offer a novel way of repairing conjunctival defects and has been shown to avoid suture-related comp ...
... giant papillary conjunctivitis. In this regard, suture-related complications could be reduced by amniotic membrane transplantation after conjunctiva is approximated by suture.11 Also, fibrin glue may offer a novel way of repairing conjunctival defects and has been shown to avoid suture-related comp ...
Retinal-Vein Occlusion
... Virchow’s triad for thrombogenesis, involving vessel damage, stasis, and hypercoagulability. Damage to the retinal-vessel wall from atherosclerosis alters rheologic properties in the adjacent vein, contributing to stasis, thrombosis, and thus occlusion. Inflammatory disease may also lead to retinal- ...
... Virchow’s triad for thrombogenesis, involving vessel damage, stasis, and hypercoagulability. Damage to the retinal-vessel wall from atherosclerosis alters rheologic properties in the adjacent vein, contributing to stasis, thrombosis, and thus occlusion. Inflammatory disease may also lead to retinal- ...
FluoroPerm 151
... FluoroPerm 92 rigid gas permeable toric and bifocal contact lenses are intended for daily wear only. FluoroPerm 92 spherical and aspheric contact lenses are intended for daily or extended wear. When placed on the human cornea, the FluoroPerm 92 rigid gas permeable contact lens acts as a refracting m ...
... FluoroPerm 92 rigid gas permeable toric and bifocal contact lenses are intended for daily wear only. FluoroPerm 92 spherical and aspheric contact lenses are intended for daily or extended wear. When placed on the human cornea, the FluoroPerm 92 rigid gas permeable contact lens acts as a refracting m ...
Glaucoma - Vance Thompson Vision
... is a tremendous recent advance in glaucoma care. Prior to MIGS, treatment options were limited to medications, laser, and major glaucoma surgeries. MIGS, using devices like the Glaukos iStent, provides a less invasive and very safe surgical approach to glaucoma surgery. MIGS is usually, but not alwa ...
... is a tremendous recent advance in glaucoma care. Prior to MIGS, treatment options were limited to medications, laser, and major glaucoma surgeries. MIGS, using devices like the Glaukos iStent, provides a less invasive and very safe surgical approach to glaucoma surgery. MIGS is usually, but not alwa ...
Examination of the Patient—III - A global community of learning
... it remains to be shown that the same findings can be obtained in suppression uncontaminated by a coexisting amblyopia, that is, in true alternators. More recent neurophysiologic work has substantiated Burian’s original concept about the relationship between retinal rivalry and suppression by showing ...
... it remains to be shown that the same findings can be obtained in suppression uncontaminated by a coexisting amblyopia, that is, in true alternators. More recent neurophysiologic work has substantiated Burian’s original concept about the relationship between retinal rivalry and suppression by showing ...
ophthalmohypertension
... necessary to pay students’ attention to the kind of an injection (stagnant or pericorneal) and character of pain in an eyeball at such urgent conditions, as a acute attack of iridocyclitis and acute attack of close-angle glaucoma. Differential diagnostics of these two conditions is very important, s ...
... necessary to pay students’ attention to the kind of an injection (stagnant or pericorneal) and character of pain in an eyeball at such urgent conditions, as a acute attack of iridocyclitis and acute attack of close-angle glaucoma. Differential diagnostics of these two conditions is very important, s ...
Surgical Management of Neovascular Glaucoma
... soon as possible.14,15 If this cannot be performed, which happens very often in the advanced stage, it is important to know the underlying cause of the neovascular glaucoma. If it is from an underlying tumor, treatment will be different. In cases of a uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, or metastatic di ...
... soon as possible.14,15 If this cannot be performed, which happens very often in the advanced stage, it is important to know the underlying cause of the neovascular glaucoma. If it is from an underlying tumor, treatment will be different. In cases of a uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, or metastatic di ...
Lee Allen, Ocularist - Artificial Eye Clinic
... alginate impressions. They reported on these improvements and further refinements in shaping prosthetic eyes at the 1965 meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Their presentation, “Systematic Principles of the Modified Impression Method of Plastic Eye Fitting,”21 was the forerunner to ano ...
... alginate impressions. They reported on these improvements and further refinements in shaping prosthetic eyes at the 1965 meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Their presentation, “Systematic Principles of the Modified Impression Method of Plastic Eye Fitting,”21 was the forerunner to ano ...
Curriculum Vitae - Mass. Eye and Ear
... recruiting four vision investigators, to enhance the infrastructure critical for expanding vision research in Oklahoma, to continue to foster collegial and collaborative relationships between COBRE investigators and other scientists, to oversee outcome milestones and expectations that will ensure th ...
... recruiting four vision investigators, to enhance the infrastructure critical for expanding vision research in Oklahoma, to continue to foster collegial and collaborative relationships between COBRE investigators and other scientists, to oversee outcome milestones and expectations that will ensure th ...
Today`s truth about contact lenses
... worth of handling they have to be made much thicker, which might mean they are less comfortable and will have less oxygen transmissibility. The latter can be overcome by using new silicone hydrogel materials. All of the above is only valid when the lenses are used as recommended by the manufacturer. ...
... worth of handling they have to be made much thicker, which might mean they are less comfortable and will have less oxygen transmissibility. The latter can be overcome by using new silicone hydrogel materials. All of the above is only valid when the lenses are used as recommended by the manufacturer. ...
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
... sac needs to be evacuated either by performing massage over the sac area or syringing with saline( Fig.4). Upper punctum is preferred for probing to prevent any damage to the lower punctum during the manipulation. Punctum is dilated with Nettleship dilator (Fig.5a) and then Bowman probe ( size0 or 0 ...
... sac needs to be evacuated either by performing massage over the sac area or syringing with saline( Fig.4). Upper punctum is preferred for probing to prevent any damage to the lower punctum during the manipulation. Punctum is dilated with Nettleship dilator (Fig.5a) and then Bowman probe ( size0 or 0 ...
Central retinal vein occlusion with secondary cilioretinal artery
... Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a frequent primary vascular disorder of the retina with vein blockage in the optic nerve head. Some eyes with CRVO, at its onset, may have associated cilioretinal artery occlusion (CLRAO). Oosterhuis in 19681 and then Hayreh in 19712 first reported this condit ...
... Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a frequent primary vascular disorder of the retina with vein blockage in the optic nerve head. Some eyes with CRVO, at its onset, may have associated cilioretinal artery occlusion (CLRAO). Oosterhuis in 19681 and then Hayreh in 19712 first reported this condit ...
Ophthalmology and Eye Diseases clinical Options for the Reduction
... of therapy.66,77 Switching within or between IOP lowering drug classes is usually attempted before adding a second agent. Adding a second drop has disadvantages of increased exposure to preservative and the risk of washing the first agent out prematurely when the second drop is instilled. The introd ...
... of therapy.66,77 Switching within or between IOP lowering drug classes is usually attempted before adding a second agent. Adding a second drop has disadvantages of increased exposure to preservative and the risk of washing the first agent out prematurely when the second drop is instilled. The introd ...
Treatment of interface keratitis with oral corticosteroids
... adrenal suppression and a rebound inflammatory reaction, the oral corticosteroid was usually tapered by 20 mg every other day to 20 mg and then the oral corticosteroid was reduced to 10 mg for 1 to 2 days before it was discontinued entirely. The topical corticosteroid was also tapered gradually over ...
... adrenal suppression and a rebound inflammatory reaction, the oral corticosteroid was usually tapered by 20 mg every other day to 20 mg and then the oral corticosteroid was reduced to 10 mg for 1 to 2 days before it was discontinued entirely. The topical corticosteroid was also tapered gradually over ...