Ophthalmology
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Historical Article
Nyctalopia in antiquity: a review of the ancient Greek, Latin, and Byzantine literature.
To investigate the original definition and use of the term nyctalopia in ancient medical literature in view of the controversy between the English and some continental European literatures. ⋯ We propose to the ophthalmic community the use of the term nyctalopia exclusively for the description of defective dark adaptation.
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To profile inpatients and eye problems evaluated and managed by the Ophthalmology Consultation Service of a large university teaching hospital. ⋯ This study profiled the typical patients and eye problems an ophthalmologist may expect to encounter when inpatient consultation is requested. The information may be useful for the planning and management of consultation services in residency training programs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Brimonidine 0.2% versus apraclonidine 0.5% for prevention of intraocular pressure elevations after anterior segment laser surgery.
To compare the efficacy of brimonidine 0.2% with apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing intraocular pressure (IOP) elevations after anterior segment laser surgery. ⋯ A single preoperative drop of brimonidine 0.2% is as effective as apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing IOP elevation immediately after anterior segment laser surgery.
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To investigate the anatomic and visual acuity outcomes among patients with unoperated macular holes and at least 5 years of follow-up. ⋯ Long-term follow-up of unoperated macular holes demonstrates progression in hole size and stage, vision loss which generally stabilizes at the 20/200 to 20/400 level, a redistribution and reduced number of yellow nodular opacities at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium, and the development of retinal pigment epithelial atrophy surrounding the macular hole, resulting in a "bull's-eye" macular appearance.
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To study the cause-specific prevalence of eye diseases causing bilateral visual impairment in Australian adults. ⋯ Significant reduction of visual impairment may be attained with the application of current knowledge in refractive errors, diabetes mellitus, cataract, and glaucoma. Although easily preventable, uncorrected refractive error remains a major cause of vision impairment.