International ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of povidone iodine flush versus drops on conjunctival colonization before intravitreal injections.
To determine the most effective method of applying povidone iodine 5% to decrease conjunctival colonization before intravitreal injections. ⋯ Irrigating the conjunctival fornix with 5% povidone iodine results in greater reduction of bacterial colonization compared with drop application of the same solution. Flush irrigation may provide better protection against the risk of endophthalmitis with intravitreal injections.
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Biography Historical Article
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease: inquiry into the genesis of a disease name in the historical context of Switzerland and Japan.
To delineate the historical steps associated with the genesis of the name and the definition of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease. ⋯ Those who earn scientific merit in clinical medicine are the ones who are able to visualize an overview based on the synthesis of 'new' medical facts that have been made available, usually reported singly by several, unassociated authors concomitantly. This is certainly the case for Yoshizo Koyanagi and Einosuke Harada. Conversely, Alfred Vogt was primarily lucky in that he encountered and subsequently precisely described the first case in the literature.
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Biography Historical Article
The large eyes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (On the occasion of the 250th Mozart anniversary year).
This article discusses the eyes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) which, based on portraits, can be said to have a certain noticeable feature--some degree of exophthalmos. In fact, even contemporary observers made particular mention of Mozart's eyes being large. ⋯ Graves' orbitopathy, the ophthalmic manifestation of hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism have both been suggested to be the cause of Mozart's large eyes. However, these diseases are unlikely causes given their topical and systemic features.
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To report four cases of penetrating ocular injuries from fish-hooks. ⋯ These results suggest that a good visual outcome can be achieved with the less published back-out method of fish-hook extraction. Obviously the technique of choice used for removal of the hook will vary depending on the case and perhaps more important than the method of hook extraction is the need for prompt surgical repair.
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To report a rare case of fish-hook eyelid injury. ⋯ In the absence of serious ocular damage, the back-out method seems to be the best option for the removal of the hook in eyelid injuries.