American journal of ophthalmology
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Comparative Study
Comparison of ultrasound biomicroscopic configurations among primary angle closure, its suspects, and nonoccludable angles: the Kumejima Study.
To quantitatively characterize the ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) configurations of the peripheral anterior chamber (AC) in primary angle closure (PAC) and its suspects and to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the UBM parameters to differentiate PAC/PAC suspects in a population-based setting. ⋯ Eyes with PAC/PAC suspects had shallow ACs, anteriorly located ciliary bodies, and smaller dark-light changes in the peripheral AC depth, while the iris thickness was similar to that in eyes with nonoccludable angles. The peripheral AC depth under light conditions could most clearly differentiate PAC/PAC suspects from nonoccludable angles.
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To quantify and characterize eye injuries related to aerosol container consumer products treated in United States hospital emergency departments (EDs) from 1997 through 2009. ⋯ This study suggests that most aerosol container-related eye injuries in the United States occur in men and children and that self-inflicted spray to the eye is the most common mechanism of injury. Further research is needed to devise effective prevention strategies for these types of injuries.