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ABOUT THIS JOURNAL: About This Journal
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
CLINICAL TRIAL: Surgical Removal vs Observation for Idiopathic or Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome-Associated Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization: Vision Preference Value Scale Findings From the Randomized SST Group H Trial: SST Report No. 17
Submacular Surgery Trials Research Group Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To determine whether patients receiving observation vs surgery for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization that was idiopathic or associated with histoplasmosis differed in preference values assigned to their health and vision status. Methods Before and after enrollment, patients rated their current vision on a scale from 0 (blind) to 100 (perfect vision) and rated blindness and perfect vision on a scale from 0 (dead) to 100 (perfect health and vision). Scores for current vision were converted to a preference value scale (0 represents death; 100, perfect health and vision). Results In 170 patients, no significant difference existed between the observation and surgery arms in median vision preference values at baseline (74 vs 70) or at the 12- (74 vs 78) or 24-month follow-up (77 vs 73) (P > .05). Preference values did not differ between arms for subgroups defined by age, unilateral vs bilateral choroidal neovascularization, or good vs poor baseline visual acuity. Conclusions Submacular surgery was no better than observation in the preference values patients assigned to their health status, despite previously reported improvements in vision-specific quality of life. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000150 Clinical Relevance Ophthalmologists should consider the effects on different measures of quality of life when determining treatment for patients similar to those in the Submacular Surgery Trials Group H Trial.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Surgeon's Corner
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
CLINICAL TRIAL: Patching vs Atropine to Treat Amblyopia in Children Aged 7 to 12 Years: A Randomized Trial
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To compare patching with atropine eyedrops in the treatment of moderate amblyopia (visual acuity, 20/40-20/100) in children aged 7 to 12 years. Methods In a randomized, multicenter clinical trial, 193 children with amblyopia were assigned to receive weekend atropine or patching of the sound eye 2 hours per day. Main Outcome Measure Masked assessment of visual acuity in the amblyopic eye using the electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study testing protocol at 17 weeks. Results At 17 weeks, visual acuity had improved from baseline by an average of 7.6 letters in the atropine group and 8.6 letters in the patching group. The mean difference between groups (patching – atropine) adjusted for baseline acuity was 1.2 letters (ends of complementary 1-sided 95% confidence intervals for noninferiority, –0.7, 3.1 letters). This difference met the prespecified definition for equivalence (confidence interval <5 letters). Visual acuity in the amblyopic eye was 20/25 or better in 15 participants in the atropine group (17%) and 20 in the patching group (24%; difference, 7%; 95% confidence interval, –3% to 17%). Conclusions Treatment with atropine or patching led to similar degrees of improvement among 7- to 12-year-olds with moderate amblyopia. About 1 in 5 achieved visual acuity of 20/25 or better in the amblyopic eye. Clinical Relevance Atropine and patching achieve similar results among older children with unilateral amblyopia. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00315328
CLINICAL SCIENCES: A Benign Syndrome of Transient Loss of Accommodation in Young Patients
Almog, Y. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To describe a benign condition of transient, isolated accommodation paralysis in young patients as a specific entity. Design Case series of children and young adults with transient loss of accommodation who were referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at the Meir Medical Center from 1997 to 2006. Five young patients who complained of an inability to read had full neuro-ophthalmological examinations. Those who were found to have isolated accommodation paralysis without any other related ocular or systemic findings were prescribed reading glasses and followed up. Results All 5 patients had isolated loss of accommodation. No one had other ocular, neurological, or systemic abnormalities that could be associated with accommodation paralysis; they all did well with near correction. Accommodation returned to normal within 3 to 14 months in all 5 patients. Conclusion An isolated transient loss of accommodation unrelated to any other ocular or systemic manifestations may occur in children and young adults and may be considered a specific idiopathic entity.
CLINICAL SCIENCES: Confirmation of the Presence of Uveal Effusion in Asian Eyes With Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: An Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Study
Kumar, R. S., Quek, D., Lee, K. Y., Oen, F. T., Sakai, H., Koh, V. T., MohanRam, L. S., Baskaran, M., Wong, T. T., Aung, T. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To confirm the presence of uveal effusion in the eyes of Asian patients with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Methods In this observational case series, 70 patients with PACG (28 untreated patients with newly diagnosed PACG and 42 patients who had undergone previous laser iridotomy and were being monitored) and 12 patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were recruited. Eyes of patients with newly diagnosed PACG and APAC underwent UBM before and after laser iridotomy, whereas eyes of patients with treated PACG underwent UBM at enrollment. Uveal effusion was defined as a clear space between the choroid and sclera and was graded as follows: grade 0, none; grade 1, slitlike; grade 2, bandlike; and grade 3, obvious. Results Overall, uveal effusion was found in 11 of 70 eyes with PACG (15.7%; 95% confidence interval, 8.8%-26.2%) and in 3 of 12 eyes with APAC (25%; 95% confidence interval, 8.0%-53.4%). For patients with newly diagnosed PACG, uveal effusion was found in 4 of 28 eyes (14.2%; 95% confidence interval, 5.1%-32.1%) before laser iridotomy; 2 eyes had effusion after laser iridotomy. When present, the effusion was grade 1 in PACG eyes and grade 2 or 3 in APAC eyes. Conclusions Uveal effusion was present in a significant proportion of Asian eyes with PACG and APAC, confirming a recent report of this finding.
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ABOUT THIS JOURNAL: About This Journal
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
CLINICAL TRIAL: Surgical Removal vs Observation for Idiopathic or Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome-Associated Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascularization: Vision Preference Value Scale Findings From the Randomized SST Group H Trial: SST Report No. 17
Submacular Surgery Trials Research Group Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To determine whether patients receiving observation vs surgery for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization that was idiopathic or associated with histoplasmosis differed in preference values assigned to their health and vision status. Methods Before and after enrollment, patients rated their current vision on a scale from 0 (blind) to 100 (perfect vision) and rated blindness and perfect vision on a scale from 0 (dead) to 100 (perfect health and vision). Scores for current vision were converted to a preference value scale (0 represents death; 100, perfect health and vision). Results In 170 patients, no significant difference existed between the observation and surgery arms in median vision preference values at baseline (74 vs 70) or at the 12- (74 vs 78) or 24-month follow-up (77 vs 73) (P > .05). Preference values did not differ between arms for subgroups defined by age, unilateral vs bilateral choroidal neovascularization, or good vs poor baseline visual acuity. Conclusions Submacular surgery was no better than observation in the preference values patients assigned to their health status, despite previously reported improvements in vision-specific quality of life. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000150 Clinical Relevance Ophthalmologists should consider the effects on different measures of quality of life when determining treatment for patients similar to those in the Submacular Surgery Trials Group H Trial.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Surgeon's Corner
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
CLINICAL TRIAL: Patching vs Atropine to Treat Amblyopia in Children Aged 7 to 12 Years: A Randomized Trial
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To compare patching with atropine eyedrops in the treatment of moderate amblyopia (visual acuity, 20/40-20/100) in children aged 7 to 12 years. Methods In a randomized, multicenter clinical trial, 193 children with amblyopia were assigned to receive weekend atropine or patching of the sound eye 2 hours per day. Main Outcome Measure Masked assessment of visual acuity in the amblyopic eye using the electronic Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study testing protocol at 17 weeks. Results At 17 weeks, visual acuity had improved from baseline by an average of 7.6 letters in the atropine group and 8.6 letters in the patching group. The mean difference between groups (patching – atropine) adjusted for baseline acuity was 1.2 letters (ends of complementary 1-sided 95% confidence intervals for noninferiority, –0.7, 3.1 letters). This difference met the prespecified definition for equivalence (confidence interval <5 letters). Visual acuity in the amblyopic eye was 20/25 or better in 15 participants in the atropine group (17%) and 20 in the patching group (24%; difference, 7%; 95% confidence interval, –3% to 17%). Conclusions Treatment with atropine or patching led to similar degrees of improvement among 7- to 12-year-olds with moderate amblyopia. About 1 in 5 achieved visual acuity of 20/25 or better in the amblyopic eye. Clinical Relevance Atropine and patching achieve similar results among older children with unilateral amblyopia. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00315328
CLINICAL SCIENCES: A Benign Syndrome of Transient Loss of Accommodation in Young Patients
Almog, Y. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To describe a benign condition of transient, isolated accommodation paralysis in young patients as a specific entity. Design Case series of children and young adults with transient loss of accommodation who were referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at the Meir Medical Center from 1997 to 2006. Five young patients who complained of an inability to read had full neuro-ophthalmological examinations. Those who were found to have isolated accommodation paralysis without any other related ocular or systemic findings were prescribed reading glasses and followed up. Results All 5 patients had isolated loss of accommodation. No one had other ocular, neurological, or systemic abnormalities that could be associated with accommodation paralysis; they all did well with near correction. Accommodation returned to normal within 3 to 14 months in all 5 patients. Conclusion An isolated transient loss of accommodation unrelated to any other ocular or systemic manifestations may occur in children and young adults and may be considered a specific idiopathic entity.
CLINICAL SCIENCES: Confirmation of the Presence of Uveal Effusion in Asian Eyes With Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: An Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Study
Kumar, R. S., Quek, D., Lee, K. Y., Oen, F. T., Sakai, H., Koh, V. T., MohanRam, L. S., Baskaran, M., Wong, T. T., Aung, T. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Objective To confirm the presence of uveal effusion in the eyes of Asian patients with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Methods In this observational case series, 70 patients with PACG (28 untreated patients with newly diagnosed PACG and 42 patients who had undergone previous laser iridotomy and were being monitored) and 12 patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were recruited. Eyes of patients with newly diagnosed PACG and APAC underwent UBM before and after laser iridotomy, whereas eyes of patients with treated PACG underwent UBM at enrollment. Uveal effusion was defined as a clear space between the choroid and sclera and was graded as follows: grade 0, none; grade 1, slitlike; grade 2, bandlike; and grade 3, obvious. Results Overall, uveal effusion was found in 11 of 70 eyes with PACG (15.7%; 95% confidence interval, 8.8%-26.2%) and in 3 of 12 eyes with APAC (25%; 95% confidence interval, 8.0%-53.4%). For patients with newly diagnosed PACG, uveal effusion was found in 4 of 28 eyes (14.2%; 95% confidence interval, 5.1%-32.1%) before laser iridotomy; 2 eyes had effusion after laser iridotomy. When present, the effusion was grade 1 in PACG eyes and grade 2 or 3 in APAC eyes. Conclusions Uveal effusion was present in a significant proportion of Asian eyes with PACG and APAC, confirming a recent report of this finding.
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Anterior Eye: A research-based journal covering all aspects of contact lens theory and practice.Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica: Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Monthly peer reviewed scientific publication for ophthalmologists.
American Orthoptic Journal: The journal serves as a forum for orthoptists and ophthalmologists to present new material in the fields of amblyopia and strabismus. Members of the orthoptic and ophthalmological communities can keep abreast of current clinical practice and research in the field of ocular motility.
Archives of Ophthalmology: Archives of Ophthalmology is a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association. Archives of Ophthalmology publishes peer-reviewed, original articles on such topics as epidemiology and biostatistics, mechanisms of ophthalmic disease, ophthalmic molecular genetics...
Asian Journal of Ophthalmology: The Asian Journal of OPHTHALMOLOGY is a quarterly publication for the practising ophthalmologist. As new technologies and therapeutic interventions are continually being developed, ophthalmology has become a field of rapid change, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, where disease patterns an...
BMC Ophthalmology: Open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of eye disorders, and related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
British Journal of Ophthalmolgy: Journal of Clinical Pathology, a peer review journal for health professionals and researchers in all areas of clinical and molecular pathology
British Journal of Visual Impairment: For professionals concerned with children/adults with visual impairments.
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology: Official publication of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
CLAO Journal: Official publication of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists.
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
Community Eye Health Journal: Home page
Contact Lens Spectrum: Explores the preliminary evaluation of prospective contact lens patients.
Core Journals in Ophthalmology: Each issue contains abstracts of selected clinical articles from the 10-14 most important international specialist journals in the field.
Cornea: Deals with cornea and ocular surface disorders.
Current Eye Research: Publishes articles encompassing all the areas of eye research.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology: Website provides access to full-text content, online-only content, features and services, author submission materials and title-specific information. An LWWonline partner.
Documenta Ophthalmologica: Bringing basic as well as clinical research on visual electrophysiology.
Electronic Journals: Journal listings in the subject of Optometry, Ophthalmology and Vision Science from UC Berkley Library.
European Journal of Ophthalmology: Clinical and basic research in ophthalmology. It offers detailed charts and graphs, plus high quality illustrations and photographs.
Evidence-Based Eye Care: Website provides access to full-text content, online-only content, features and services, author submission materials and title-specific information. An LWWonline partner.
Experimental Eye Research: Publish original research papers on all aspects of basic experimental sciences related to the eye.
Eye: Eye is the official journal of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It aims to provide the practising ophthalmologist with information on the latest clinical and laboratory-based research.
Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. "Graefe's Archive" is a distinguished international journal that presents original clinical reports and clinically relevant experiment...
Greek Annuals of Ophthalmology: The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society is the official association of ophthalmologists in Greece
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology: Official scientific journal of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
International Contact Lens Clinic: Devoted to contact lens practitioners.
International Ophthalmology: International Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. International Ophthalmology provides the clinician with articles on all the relevant subspecialties of ophthalmology, with a broad international scope. In addition to original research pa...
International Ophthalmology Clinics: Updates and reviews on common eye topics.
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science: Web site for Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.
Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology: Journal of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society.
Journal of AAPOS: Presents expert information on children's eye diseases and on strabismus as it impacts all age groups. Official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Journal of Biomedical Optics: Repository for peer-reviewed papers that utilize modern optical technology for improved health care and biomedical research.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: Deals all about updates in cataract and refractive disorders.
Journal of Glaucoma: Discussion of clinical, scientific, and socioeconomic issues for glaucoma specialists.
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology: Reports on recent developments in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the oculomotor and visual systems.
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Research on all aspects of drug activity pertaining to preventing or controlling diseases of the eye.
Journal of Ophthalmic Photography: Official publication of the Ophthalmic Photographers' Society.
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: Bimonthly forum for peer-reviewed information useful to the pediatric ophthalmologist.
Journal of Refractive Surgery: The official bimonthly publication of the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
MedBioWorld: Links to Ophthalmology Journals
Neuro-Ophthalmology: A journal of clinical and fundamental research relating to all aspects of neuro-ophthalmology.
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation: Peer reviewed papers pertaining to basic and clinical research on the ocular inflammatory response and its control by the immune system.
Ocular Surgery News International Edition: The Voice of Ophthalmology - latest news and articles from Ocular Surgery News; Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging; Journal of Refractive Surgery; and Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Ophthalmic Epidemiology: The official publication of the International Society of Geographical and Epidemiological Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Genetics: The official publication of the International Society for Genetic Eye Disease, the European Paediatric Ophthalmology Society and the Ophthalmic Genetics Study Club.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Website provides access to full-text content, online-only content, features and services, author submission materials and title-specific information. An LWWonline partner.
Ophthalmic Research: Features original papers and reviews reporting basic and clinical experimental studies.
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging: Deals with aspects of ophthalmic surgery, laser technology, ocular imaging and treatment.
Ophthalmologica: Guide to international work in clinical and experimental ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology: Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology Clinics of North America: Presents newest advances and a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic presented under the direction of an experienced guest editor.
Ophthalmology Management: Publication designed to give practicing ophthalmologists the business savvy they need in the areas of finance, contract negotiation and practice management. A monthly advisor guiding MDs and practice administrators toward a more successful practice.
Ophthalmology Review Journal: Five years of the journal arranged by subject.
Ophthalmology Times: Physician-driven publication that disseminates news and information of a clinical, socioeconomic, and political nature.
Orbit: The international journal on orbital disorders, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery.
Primary Care Optometry News: Full text articles and online seminar with special forum.
Progress in Retinal and Eye Research: Covers all basic and clinical aspects of the eye research.
Retina: Resource for the dissemination of information to retinal and vitreous specialists.
Review of Ophthalmology: Monthly journal publishes review articles about eye disease.
Seminars in Ophthalmology: Offers current, clinically oriented reviews on the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic disorders. Each issue focuses on a single topic, with a primary emphasis on appropriate surgical techniques.
Strabismus: Publishes articles related to squint and related disorders.
Survey of Ophthalmology: Surveying major reviews on essential topics and historical articles.
Video Journal of Ophthalmology: Published quarterly and contains video articles on various subjects affecting the clinical, surgical practice of the ophthalmologist.
Vision Research: An international journal for functional aspects of vision.
Visual Impairment Research: The official publication of the International Society for Low-vision Research and Rehabilitation.
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