Arch Ophthalmol Chic
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Feb 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialProspective randomized comparison of 2 different methods of 5% povidone-iodine applications for anterior segment intraocular surgery.
To determine the efficacy of reducing conjunctival bacteria flora with 2 different regimens of 5% povidone-iodine application: 2 drops on the conjunctiva cul-de-sac vs a 10-mL conjunctival irrigation of the fornices. ⋯ Irrigation of the fornices with 5% povidone-iodine was associated with significantly fewer positive conjunctival cultures at the time of surgery compared with the application of 2 drops on the conjunctiva.
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomized clinical trial of treatments for convergence insufficiency in children.
To compare vision therapy/orthoptics, pencil push-ups, and placebo vision therapy/orthoptics as treatments for symptomatic convergence insufficiency in children 9 to 18 years of age. ⋯ In this pilot study, vision therapy/orthoptics was more effective than pencil push-ups or placebo vision therapy/orthoptics in reducing symptoms and improving signs of convergence insufficiency in children 9 to 18 years of age. Neither pencil push-ups nor placebo vision therapy/orthoptics was effective in improving either symptoms or signs associated with convergence insufficiency.
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Arch Ophthalmol Chic · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized clinical trial of a single dose of ramosetron for the prevention of vomiting after strabismus surgery in children: a dose-ranging study.
Postoperative vomiting (POV) after pediatric strabismus surgery remains a major problem. ⋯ A 6-microg/kg dose of ramosetron is sufficient, but a 3-microg/kg dose is insufficient for preventing POV during the 0- to 48-hour period after anesthesia in children undergoing strabismus surgery. Increasing the dose to 12 microg/kg of ramosetron provides no demonstrable additional benefit.