Sterile subconjunctival abscess in an HLA-B51-positive patient with ulcerative colitis

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun; 22: 101033. Published online 2021 Feb 9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101033 PMCID: PMC7896157 PMID: 33659764 Sterile subconjunctival abscess in an HLA-B51-positive patient with ulcerative colitis Nobuyuki Kukimoto,a,∗ Nanase Honda,b Naoto Yokogawa,b and Akiko Ohno-Tanakaa Nobuyuki Kukimoto aDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan Find articles by Nobuyuki Kukimoto […]

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Increased incidence of chalazion associated with face mask wear during the COVID-19 pandemic

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun; 22: 101032. Published online 2021 Feb 9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101032 PMCID: PMC7871812 PMID: 33585724 Increased incidence of chalazion associated with face mask wear during the COVID-19 pandemic Rona Z Silkiss, MD FACS,a,∗ Michael K Paap,b and Shoaib Ugradar, MDc Rona Z Silkiss aDivision of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, California Pacific Medical […]

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Nocardia keratitis mimicking superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and herpes simplex virus

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun; 22: 101030. Published online 2021 Feb 13. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101030 PMCID: PMC7900621 PMID: 33665477 Nocardia keratitis mimicking superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and herpes simplex virus Eileen L. Chang,a,∗ Rachel L. Chu,b John R. Wittpenn,c and Henry D. Perrya,c Eileen L. Chang aDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, […]

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Case of peripheral fibrovascular proliferative retinopathy associated with morning glory disc anomaly

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun; 22: 101029. Published online 2021 Feb 10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101029 PMCID: PMC7903053 PMID: 33665476 Case of peripheral fibrovascular proliferative retinopathy associated with morning glory disc anomaly Tomoka Ishida,a,∗ Ryuki Fukumoto,a Yoshihiro Wakabayashi,b Yuji Itoh,a Makoto Inoue,a and Akito Hirakataa Tomoka Ishida aDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan Find articles […]

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Corneal injury secondary to silver nitrate stick mistaken for cotton bud

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun; 22: 101016. Published online 2021 Jan 30. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101016 PMCID: PMC7900634 PMID: 33665475 Corneal injury secondary to silver nitrate stick mistaken for cotton bud Mustafa Franka,∗ Siddarth Nardeosingh, Mary-Therese Monaghan, and Douglas Lyall Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride, Scotland, UK […]

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A “shining” example of interstitial keratitis

Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Mar; 21: 101006. Published online 2020 Dec 24. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.101006 PMCID: PMC7786008 PMID: 33437893 A “shining” example of interstitial keratitis Michael A. Ullman,a Christine E. Martinez,b and Todd P. Margolisc,∗ Michael A. Ullman aUllman Eye Consultants, 5528, N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL, USA Find articles by Michael A. Ullman Christine […]

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Rhabdomyosarcoma – a rare tumor of the eye

This young boy presented with a tumor of the eye. Initially they thought it would be a retinoblastoma but it turned out to be embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. They did an orbital exenteration with a temporalis muscle flap. The boy did very well and will soon be getting chemotherapy. The cut on the side of his head […]

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Ocular Thelaziasis

A 34-year-old man presented to the ophthalmology clinic and reported having the sensation of a foreign body and itching in his right eye. He had no known medical history, and he lived on a farm with his dog. Examination with slit-lamp microscopy showed two live worms beneath the upper eyelid. A topical anesthetic was administered, […]

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Orbital myiasis

Yan-Ling Huang, MD,a Lu Liu, MD,c Hao Liang, MD,a Jian He, MD,a Jun Chen, MD,a Qiao-Wen Liang, MD,a Zhi-Yuan Jiang, MD,b Jian-Feng He, MD,a,∗ Min-Li Huang, MD,a,∗ and Yi Du, MDa,∗Article notes  Copyright and License information  Disclaimer 1. Introduction Maggots are larvae of Diptera flies, most of which are mainly found in human and animal feces, garbage, decaying plants and animal carcasses and feed on feces […]

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Case report of Wolfe grafting for the management of bilateral cicatricial eyelid ectropion following severe burn injuries

Case Report 31-year-old Caucasian man was referred for treatment at our institution for surgical treatment of the cicatricial ectropion of both lower eyelids and exposure keratopathy due to severe deep dermal burns that affected minimally 60% of the TBSA (Fig. 1). Eight months prior to this presentation, patient sustained thermal burn injuries. Mechanism of the […]

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The Patient Experience: Symptoms and Impact of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Abstract Introduction No published literature systematically explores the dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patient experience. To inform the development of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), the important and relevant signs, symptoms, and impacts for patients with dry AMD were identified. Methods A holistic approach was used to capture, define, and organize the signs, symptoms, and impacts […]

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A Randomized, Phase 2 Study of 24-h Efficacy and Tolerability of Netarsudil in Ocular Hypertension and Open-Angle Glaucoma

Abstract Introduction Pharmacotherapy to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) is a mainstay of treatment aimed at delaying progression of visual field loss in ocular hypertension (OHT) and open-angle glaucoma (OAG), but some topical treatments are less effective in controlling IOP at night. Peak IOP may be related to glaucoma progression and can occur outside office hours. […]

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Characteristics of Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Jordan

Abstract Purpose To present the clinical profile of patients with pseudoexfoliation (PXF) and describe its association with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and cataract surgery complications at a university hospital in Jordan. Methods Electronic chart search was performed among patients aged ≥ 50 years who attended the Jordan University Hospital between January 2015 and March 2018, to identify patients with pseudoexfoliation. […]

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Comparison of Post-Cataract Surgery Visual Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients Bilaterally Implanted with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses

Abstract Introduction The present study compared visual outcomes in eyes with bilateral implantation of two multifocal intraocular lenses (MFIOLs)—the Eyecryl™ ACTV diffractive multifocal IOL (group 1) and AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® multifocal IOL (group 2). Methods This was a prospective, two-group observational longitudinal study of 118 eyes from 59 patients conducted at Laxmi Eye Institute, Panvel, […]

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Recurrent Vitreomacular Traction in a Patient Treated with Ocriplasmin: A Case Report

Abstract Introduction To describe a case of recurrent vitreomacular traction and macular edema that appeared both before and after the intravitreal injection of ocriplasmin. Case Report An 82-year-old monocular man presented with metamorphopsia and reduced vision of 1-week duration. The patient’s general medical history was unremarkable. His ophthalmic history was significant for severe ocular trauma […]

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Physician-Perceived Impact of Thyroid Eye Disease on Patient Quality of Life in the United States

Abstract Introduction Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease that causes retro-orbital inflammation and subsequent proptosis, corneal exposure, strabismus, and variable vision changes. European studies have shown that TED can severely impact quality of life (QOL), but little is known about the QOL of patients with TED in the USA. Given that patient QOL […]

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Foveal Eversion: A Possible Biomarker of Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema

Alessandro Arrigo, Emanuela Aragona, Luigi Capone, Rosangela Lattanzio, Piero Zollet, and Francesco Bandello Alessandro Arrigo Department of Ophthalmology, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, University Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy Find articles by Alessandro Arrigo Emanuela Aragona Department of Ophthalmology, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, University Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy Find articles by Emanuela Aragona Luigi Capone Department of […]

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