Ophthalmology
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Comparative Study
Comparison of vitrectomy with brilliant blue G or indocyanine green on retinal microstructure and function of eyes with macular hole.
To evaluate the microstructure of the inner and outer retina and the visual function after macular hole (MH) surgery using brilliant blue G (BBG) or indocyanine green (ICG) to make the internal limiting membrane (ILM) more visible. ⋯ The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a short message reminder in increasing compliance with pediatric cataract treatment: a randomized trial.
Regular follow-up is essential to successful management of childhood cataract. We sought to assess whether a mobile phone short message service (SMS) for parents of children with cataract could improve follow-up adherence and the proportion of procedures performed in timely fashion. ⋯ The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any of the materials discussed in this article.