American journal of ophthalmology
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To report a rare case of blindness and rectus muscle damage from ocular compression after spinal surgery. ⋯ Blindness after spinal surgery is a rare but devastating complication, and all precautions to avoid ocular compression must be taken.
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To evaluate the relative contribution of methamphetamine production-related accidents to facial and ocular injuries admitted to a regional burn unit. ⋯ In endemic areas such as Iowa, methamphetamine production accidents contribute to as many as 10% of admissions to burn care units for facial and ocular injuries.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Lidocaine tape (Penles) reduces the pain of botulinum toxin injection for Meige syndrome.
To evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine tape in reducing pain during botulinum toxin injection. ⋯ Lidocaine tape is a simple and convenient method of reducing pain during botulinum toxin injection. This method is recommended for patients reluctant to receive this treatment because of pain during injection.
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To quantify the central attention-diverting effect of hands-free cellular phone conversation on visual field awareness. ⋯ We describe a new model for the quantification of the attention-diverting effect of cellular-phone conversation on the visual field. In the current study, cellular hands-free conversation caused some subjects to miss significantly more points, react slower to each stimulus, and perform with reduced precision. Legislative restrictions on concomitant cellular-phone conversation and driving may need to be based on individual performance rather than a general ban on cellular phone usage.
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Comparative Study
Traumatic pediatric retinal detachment: a comparison between open and closed globe injuries.
To compare retinal detachment as a result of open and closed globe trauma in a pediatric age group. ⋯ The type, extent, and severity of the retinal detachment were similar in both open and closed globe injuries, suggesting that the detachment is caused by secondary indirect impact of globe deformation. The anatomic and functional surgical outcome was guarded and similar, suggesting that further surgical innovation is required to improve the visual outcome in this age group.