Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Mar 2001
Comparative StudyOpen globe injuries in children: a retrospective analysis.
To study the outcome of open globe injuries in patients aged <14 years and compare the results between patients who presented approximately 30 years ago and a recent series. ⋯ The nature of the injury and the patient's age are the main determining factors in the outcome of open globe injuries in children.
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Jan 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialCombination cyclopentolate and phenylephrine for mydriasis in premature infants with heavily pigmented irides.
This study examined whether safe and effective mydriasis can be achieved in premature infants with heavily pigmented irides using combination cyclopentolate 0.2% and phenylephrine 1% eyedrops. ⋯ The single combination eyedrop of cyclopentolate 0.2% and phenylephrine 1% is as effective and safe a mydriatic for infants with dark irides as both tropicamide 0.5% and phenylephrine 2.5%.