To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a stainless steel miniature glaucoma drainage device (Ex-PRESS R50) for surgical treatment primary open angle (POAG) cataract when combined with phacoemulsification.Clinical, prospective, multicentre, single arm, non-randomised, non-masked study. The Ex-PRESS was implanted at limbus under conjunctival flap. Phacoemulsification extraction in bag IOL implantation were performed through clear cornea temporally.IOP change; secondary outcomes: side effects...

Purpose: To identify preoperative and intraoperative factors affecting breakthrough corneal haze incidence after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with mitomycin C (MMC). Methods: In this retrospective study of PRK performed at the Care Vision Refractive Laser Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, a total 7535 eyes (n = 3854 patients; mean age ± SD, 26 6 years; 55% men) underwent MMC application. Patients histories pathology or surgery were excluded. Incidence, time onset, severity documented on...

Abstract Purpose To determine the efficacy of combination povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I) 1.0% eyedrops and dexamethasone 0.1% in treatment adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis. Materials methods In a prospective, randomized, controlled, double‐blinded clinical trial patients with recent keratoconjunctivitis (diagnosed clinically confirmed by PCR ), we randomly divided into three groups: study group – received PVP‐I 0.1%, control 1 2 lubricating (hypromellose 0.3%). The was administered four times day...

To identify the potential risk factors that increase likelihood of requiring retreatment after refractive surgery.This retrospective study included patients who underwent laser in situ keratomileusis or photorefractive keratectomy between January 2005 and December 2012 at Care-Vision Laser Centers, Tel-Aviv, Israel. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether they additional surgery (retreatment) during period.Overall, 41,504 eyes (n = 21,313) final analysis this study....

PURPOSE: To compare the visual and refractive results obtained after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in patients who underwent one of three different epithelial removal techniques. METHODS: The authors reviewed medical files consecutive eyes with myopia myopic astigmatism that were treated during a 10-year period by mechanical PRK, alcohol-assisted or transepithelial PRK (in phototherapeutic mode), observed for more than 1 year. RESULTS: A total 3,417 (3,417 eyes) included this study. At 3...

The study aimed to assess the effect of initial visual acuity and type amblyopia on long term results successfully treated amblyopia.The 94 patients, who had been for unilateral by occlusion good eye followed up age 9 years, was examined 6.4 average, after cessation treatment. Patients were divided into two groups according depth before therapy started: those with between 20/60 20/100 or worse.Deterioration observed in 42% patients first group 63% second group. Their average deterioration,...

To describe our experience with monovision excimer laser correction in individuals myopic presbyopia.This prospective interventional case series was conducted a private refractive surgery center on 40 patients presbyopia aged years and older, who were treated between 2010 2011. The dominant eye corrected for distance vision the nondominant near vision, anisometropia of ≥1.00 diopters (D). All underwent comprehensive objective subjective visual assessments, including questionnaire that filled...

BackgroundIdentifying potentially treatable risk factors for the progression of keratoconus is great importance. The purpose this study was to determine association between blepharitis and keratoconus.MethodsIn prospective, comparative, observational study, 50 participants from central district Clalit Health Services Maintenance Organization in Israel underwent comprehensive eye examination. Seventy‐two healthy medical personnel similar ages were randomly chosen as a control group. signs...

The effectiveness of instillation mitomycin C eyedrops on the recurrence rate pterygium was assessed in patients undergoing primary surgery. Any side effects were also noted.Primary pterygia 38 consecutive surgically excised during July to December 1992. After surgery, 0.02% twice daily for 5 days as well dexamethasone 0.1% four times tapered next 6 weeks instilled. Postoperative follow up ranged from 11 months.In one patient recurred after 3 months (recurrence 2.6%). encountered were:...

The visual acuity of 104 patients who had previously been successfully treated for unilateral amblyopia by occlusion the good eye was examined 6.4 years, on average, after cessation treatment. Three age groups were defined, according to at which treatment started: younger (2 5.5 years), middle (5.5 8 years) and older (above years). In 55% patients, long-term follow-up examination revealed deterioration acuity. in whom monitored least up 9 started did not significantly affect mean amount or...

To determine whether the results of occlusion therapy for amblyopia are maintained into adulthood.Prospective, observational case series.Fifty-four patients, who were successfully treated in childhood unilateral by occlusion, followed up to age 9 years, evaluated 1984 long-term 6.4 years on average after cessation treatment, and accepted our invitation reevaluation 1999.All patients given a complete eye examination. The visual acuity (VA) was measured.The period follow-up 21.5 (range,...

To assess the risk factors contributing to steroid-induced ocular hypertension after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).Care Laser Centers, Tel Aviv, Israel.Retrospective case series.Patients having PRK between January 2000 and December 2015 were followed for at least 3 months. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured using Goldmann applanation tonometer 1 week 1, 3, 6 Ocular defined as an IOP elevation of 25% while on topical steroid treatment (minimum 28 mm Hg) by drop when discontinued.The...

The absolute marginal gap (AMG) precementation and postcementation the retention of zirconia crowns cemented to standardized molar preparations (4×10) by self-adhesive resin cements (SARCs) were evaluated. following SARCs used: RelyX U-200 (RXU200; 3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany), SmartCem 2 (SC2; Dentsply, Milford, DE, USA), G-Cem Automix (GCA; GC, Alsip, IL, USA). control adhesive cement was Panavia 21 (PAN; Kuraray Dental Co Ltd, Osaka, Japan). Twenty measuring locations at a constant interval...

Purpose: To describe the surgical management and histopathologic immunohistochemical findings in corneal plaques of shield ulcers vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Patients Methods: Three children (ages 4, 7.5, 9) presented with unresponsive to conservative systemic topical medical treatment. Plaques were scraped under general anesthesia, soft bandage contact lenses placed. The excised tissue was evaluated by histopathology immunohistochemistry. Results: During surgery, found extend beyond ulcer...

To investigate the presence and activity of protein phosphatase-2A (PPase2A), phosphatase-2C (PPase2C), tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) in human aqueous humor (AH) patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) cataract to study correlation between these redox state AH.Eighty-six 29 POAG who were scheduled for surgery or without enrolled study. PPase2A, PPase2C, PTPs levels AH measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, Western blot analyses, spectralThe was spectral fluorescent...

Purpose To determine the clinical benefits of Meibomian gland expression therapy for treatment dry-eye disease caused by dysfunction (MGD).Methods In a prospective randomized controlled double-masked trial, 87 eyes 44 patients with MGD and symptoms were enrolled. Patients randomly assigned into two groups; study group that received therapeutic once every month, control sham treatment. All artificial tears.Results One week after first treatment, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score...

<h3>AIM</h3> To evaluate the effect of extent hypermetropic anisometropia on long term visual acuity results in amblyopic eyes following their treatment by occlusion. <h3>METHODS</h3> The 86 patients, who had been treated for unilateral amblyopia occlusion fellow eye and followed up at least to age 9 years, was examined 6.4 average, after cessation treatment. Patients were divided into two groups—those with a small amount anisometropia, where spherical equivalent difference between ranged 0...

To show the emergency use of preserved homologous sclera for repair a perforated cornea in young child.Our case was 3.5-year-old boy who presented with an acute corneal ulcer and endophthalmitis, which complicated by developing melting perforation 2.5-mm diameter during pars plana vitrectomy. Because no donor available, full-thickness used to close defect.During next 8 months, scar tissue formed underneath scleral graft. The graft removed, revealing mild opacification at site perforation....

Summary The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between dental status and prevalence severity osseous changes in temporomandibular joints human skulls from R oman– B yzantine period. Fifty‐eight 36 men 22 women ages 19 63 years were studied, following parameters evaluated: morphological articular surface condyles, tooth wear molar support. A significant correlation age or loss support observed, although no noted condyles. significantly correlated with whereas found condylar...