Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Dec 2005
Ophthalmology and vision science research: Part 3: avoiding writer's block--understanding the ABCs of a good research paper.
Completion of a scientific manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal is a daunting task for clinicians and scientists early in their careers. In an ongoing series, this third article is the first of 2 related articles that deal with the basics of producing a high-quality research manuscript. Although ophthalmology and vision science are the principal focus of this series, the general concepts essential to producing a quality manuscript are applicable to diverse fields of research. ⋯ Internationally agreed guidelines are identified to guide this process. The importance of choosing the correct journal for a specific article and the nature of basic citation indices are discussed. The article concludes by elaborating and contrasting different scientific writing styles and emphasizing the considerable importance of developing a representative title and applying clarity and appropriate structure to the abstract.
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Two cases of orbital swelling after sub-Tenon's anesthesia are reported. The first patient presented 3 days postoperatively with proptosis and conjunctival chemosis. Computed tomography showed nonspecific inflammation of the orbital soft tissue. ⋯ The patient was treated with oral steroids and antibiotics, and all inflammation subsided within 4 weeks. Both patients had uneventful cataract surgery, were apyrexial, and were generally well. A few possible mechanisms for these episodes are infection, reaction to povidone-iodine or sub-Tenon's anesthetic, or trauma due to the sub-Tenon's cannula.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyBrimonidine 0.15% versus apraclonidine 0.5% for prevention of intraocular pressure elevation after anterior segment laser surgery.
To compare the efficacy and safety of brimonidine 0.15% with those of apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing intraocular pressure (IOP) elevations after anterior segment laser surgery. ⋯ A single preoperative drop of brimonidine 0.15% had similar efficacy and safety as apraclonidine 0.5% in preventing IOP elevations immediately after anterior segment laser surgery.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Sep 2005
Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of dexmedetomidine and midazolam sedation for cataract surgery under topical anesthesia.
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Aug 2005
Case ReportsManagement of traumatic posterior capsular rupture: corneal approach with high speed vitrector.
A 15-year-old boy was referred for reduced left-eye vision 2 weeks after a blunt trauma. The presenting visual acuities were 6/12 in the right eye and counting fingers in the left eye. Examination revealed a white cataract in the left eye with loss of convexity of the anterior lens surface. ⋯ A foldable intraocular lens (IOL) was inserted in the capsular bag. Visual acuity improved to 6/18 1 month after surgery and further improved to 6/6 at 6 months. The IOL was stable with no decentration or posterior capsule opacification.