Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Dec 2006
Burst-shot infrared digital photography to determine scotopic pupil diameter.
To evaluate the usefulness of infrared digital photography for determining scotopic pupil size by comparing infrared digital photography with a Colvard pupillometer (Oasis Medical). ⋯ Scotopic pupil measurement using an infrared digital camera with a burst shot had good agreement with the Colvard pupillometer and better repeatability. The infrared digital camera is less expensive, and pupil unrest can be overcome by taking serial images.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyBrinzolamide 1% versus apraclonidine 0.5% to prevent intraocular pressure elevation after neodymium:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy.
To compare the efficacy of brinzolamide 1% with that of apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing intraocular pressure (IOP) rise after neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomy. ⋯ Brinzolamide 1% and apraclonidine 0.5% given prophylactically before Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy were effective in preventing IOP spikes after treatment.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Apr 2006
Subjective difficulty of each stage of phacoemulsification cataract surgery performed by basic surgical trainees.
To measure the relative difficulty of each stage of phacoemulsification surgery performed by basic surgical trainees. ⋯ Trainee surgeons found phacoemulsification and capsulorhexis the most difficult stages of cataract surgery early in the learning curve. More time can be dedicated to mastering these steps in the wet lab.