{"title":"Deep lamellar keratotomy after overcorrected excimer laser myopic keratomileusis.","authors":"S A Helmy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6","pages":"660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18722246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FDA panel gives cautious signal to summit.","authors":"M Moretti","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6","pages":"613-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18723703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visual function one year after excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy.","authors":"Z Butuner, D B Elliott, H V Gimbel, S Slimmon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study is to investigate retrospectively the visual function of eyes 1 year after photorefractive keratectomy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Visual function was assessed in 34 eyes of 22 patients who had undergone excimer laser surgery (Summit Excimed UV200). The mean time after surgery was 12.3 months. Twenty eyes of 20 age-matched normal subjects served as controls. The following tests were used: high and low contrast logMAR visual acuity, Pelli-Robson contrast sensitivity, and straylightmeter scores at 3.5 degrees and 10 degrees.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant difference between scores obtained for the photorefractive keratectomy population and the control (p < .001, ANOVA). Fifty-six percent (18/32) of the excimer treated eyes fell outside the 95% confidence limits of the normal data in at least one test of visual function; 22% (7/32) fell outside in at least 3 out of 5 tests.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Some eyes showed reduced visual function 1 year after excimer surgery compared to age-matched normal controls. These deficits can only be detected fully when psychophysical tests in addition to visual acuity are employed.</p>","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6","pages":"625-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18723706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simple method of transscleral fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens in the absence of the lens capsule.","authors":"R. Kershner","doi":"10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-10","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000There are several advantages to implanting a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) in the ciliary sulcus when the lens capsule is absent. I have developed a simple method of fixating an IOL into the ciliary sulcus which does not require different needles, multiple needle passes, scleral dissection, or awkward surgical maneuvers.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Thirty eyes were enrolled in this study. All eyes were either aphakic, requiring a secondary lens implantation, or required IOL exchange. The patients were followed for 30 months. Using a single 10-0 double-armed, polypropylene suture, a through-and-through infraciliary scleral pass secured each haptic without tying. The lens was then positioned into the ciliary sulcus and the knots tied outside the eye under direct visualization.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000This procedure has been used in 30 eyes without erosion of sutures, dislocation or tilting of the IOL, or induced astigmatism. Twenty-one eyes (70%) had spectacle-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000The results of this study demonstrate that posterior chamber transscleral fixated IOLs give improved postoperative visual results.","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6 1","pages":"647-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70146013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of corneal abrasions with soft contact lenses and topical diclofenac.","authors":"J. Salz, A. L. Reader, L. J. Schwartz, K. Van Le","doi":"10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-09","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Treatment of corneal abrasions often involves antibiotic ointment and pressure patching. The corneal abrasions following excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy have been managed with disposable soft contact lenses and diclofenac (Voltaren) eye drops.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000We report 13 patients with corneal abrasions from trauma or recurrent corneal erosions treated with application of a disposable soft contact lens and instillation of diclofenac and antibiotic eye drops.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000All 13 patients reported significant pain relief and all abrasions healed within 3 days (most within 24 hours). Two of the recurrent erosion patients suffered subsequent spontaneous abrasions and one of the traumatic abrasion patients developed a possible infectious keratitis which cleared without visual loss.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000In this small series, the combination of a disposable soft contact lens and the instillation of diclofenac drops provided significant pain relief while the abrasion healed and allowed the patients to function with binocular vision. This treatment regimen offers an alternative to pressure patching in the treatment of corneal abrasions.","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6 1","pages":"640-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70145963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FDA panel gives cautious signal to summit.","authors":"M. Moretti","doi":"10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6 1","pages":"613-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70146338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of laser photocoagulation on corneal neovascularization in rabbits.","authors":"S C Park, J H Kim","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Corneal neovascularization is a common clinical entity. Although visual acuity is usually impaired and corneal function compromised, there has been only limited success in the clinical management of this condition. We evaluated the efficacy of laser photocoagulation of neovascularization in the rabbit cornea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>New vessel formation was provoked by the placement of sutures in the corneas. Rose bengal was injected intravenously and new vessels in the upper part of the corneas were treated with an argon laser. The lower halves were used as controls. Eighteen rabbits were divided into 2 groups. In group A neovascularization was treated 28 days after suture removal, when corneal inflammation had regressed. In group B treatment was performed 3 days after suture removal, when the cornea still exhibited marked inflammation. Postoperatively, the corneas were studied by slit-lamp microscopy, fluorescein angiography, and light, as well as electron microscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In group A, treatment led to the immediate occlusion of the vessels and to their gradual disappearance during the course of 3 months. In group B, no occlusion was seen during the 3-month follow-up period. The main histologic findings in the occluded vessels were endothelial cell disruption and degeneration, and the formation of clots.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results suggest that argon laser photocoagulation using rose bengal is an effective method of occluding corneal new vessels, providing there is no corneal inflammation at the time of treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6","pages":"631-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18721657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of astigmatic axis in the seated and supine positions.","authors":"E M Smith, J H Talamo, K K Assil, D E Petashnick","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Refractive error is assessed in the seated position while keratorefractive procedures are performed in the supine position. Since position-induced ocular torsion could yield suboptimal results from improper axis alignment, this study was undertaken to ascertain whether ocular cyclotorsion occurs when a subject moves from a seated to supine position.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty eyes of 29 subjects with refractive cylinder greater than 0.50 diopters were enrolled. Refraction was done with a phoropter and the correction was placed in a trial frame using plus cylinder. Astigmatic axis was determined in the seated and supine positions for 32 eyes by utilizing the \"rocking the cylinder\" technique and for 32 eyes using the Jackson cross cylinder. Both techniques were used for 14 eyes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistically-significant difference for cylinder axis measured in the seated versus supine position was observed using the rocking the cylinder (4.3 degrees standard deviation [SD], 3.5 degrees, range 0 degrees to 13 degrees, p = NS) or the Jackson cross cylinder methods (2.3 degrees, SD, 1.9 degrees, range 0 degrees to 7 degrees, p = NS). Approximately 25% of eyes had a change in axis of 7 degrees to 16 degrees.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These data suggest that the cylinder axis does not change significantly or predictably when most subjects move from the seated to supine position. The Jackson cross cylinder method seems more accurate and reproducible than the rocking the cylinder technique in determination of astigmatic axis under these circumstances.</p>","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6","pages":"615-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"18723704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Presumed epithelial cyst in the anterior chamber following refractive keratotomy.","authors":"R. Zamora, M. Goldberg, J. Pepose","doi":"10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-11","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000A free floating cyst in the anterior chamber was observed 10 days after a 35-year-old woman underwent an eight-incision radial keratotomy and two-incision transverse keratotomy of the left eye.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000A single self-sealing microperforation had occurred on the inferotemporal incision during the initial surgery, which used a two direction incision technique.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000A free floating cystic structure was first noted by the surgeon 10 days after surgery, when the patient returned for repeated surgery for residual myopia. After 18 months, there was little change in the size or appearance of the cyst. The patient, who was informed of the complication, remained asymptomatic with uncorrected visual acuity of 20/25 + 2 bilaterally. Because of the lack of growth of the cyst, continued observation was chosen instead of surgical removal. The cause of the cyst is unknown.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000A free floating cyst in the anterior chamber may occur after refractive keratotomy.","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6 1","pages":"652-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70146110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Belmont, J. Muller, A. Draga, M. Lawless, R. Troutman
{"title":"Keratoconus in a donor cornea.","authors":"S. Belmont, J. Muller, A. Draga, M. Lawless, R. Troutman","doi":"10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/1081-597X-19941101-13","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of refractive and corneal surgery","volume":"10 6 1","pages":"658"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70146166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}