American journal of ophthalmology
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Multicenter Study
Leadership of United States Academic Departments of Ophthalmology: Chairperson Characteristics, Accomplishments, and Personal Insights.
To report on the characteristics, accomplishments, and past experiences of current academic ophthalmology department chairs. ⋯ Overall, academic department chairs are accomplished leaders in ophthalmology and prolific authors with an established academic record. Chairs regarded their previous leadership roles within the department as invaluable to their effectiveness as chair.
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Editorial Historical Article
History of the American Journal of Ophthalmology: A 100th Anniversary Update.
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Multicenter Study
Early Response to Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant Therapy in Diabetic Macular Edema May Predict Visual Outcome.
To determine whether early visual acuity response to intravitreal dexamethasone implant therapy in diabetic macular edema (DME) is associated with long-term outcome. ⋯ A similar proportion of eyes demonstrated suboptimal (<5-letter) and robust (≥10-letter) early response to treatment at 3 months. Eyes with a robust early response demonstrated ≥10-letter long-term gain in BCVA at a significantly higher rate compared to those with poor early response. Early treatment response directly correlated with overall change in BCVA.
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Case Reports
Orbital and Orbitocranial Trauma From Pencil Fragments: Role of Timely Diagnosis and Management.
To emphasize the importance of early detection and radiologic evaluation of retained organic foreign bodies (FBs) in orbital or orbitocranial penetrating injuries by pencil. ⋯ Penetrating injury by pencils to the periorbital structures and delayed detection of retained pencil fragments can result in threat to life and vision. Radiologic examinations are essential to the detection of these retained FBs. Prompt detection and removal of the FBs within 48 hours and treatment with antibiotics can save vision and life.