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21 Comparison of keratocyte density after femtosecond laser vs mechanical microkeratome from 3 months up to 5 years after LASIK Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article
22 Risk factors and visual results in cases of LASIK flap repositioning due to folds or dislocation: case series and literature review International Ophthalmology, May 9, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
23 Assessment of the Macula in Keratoconus: An Optical Coherence Tomography and Multifocal Electroretinography Study Ophthalmologica, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article
24 Comparison of optical quality parameters and ocular aberrations after wavefront-guided laser in-situ keratomileusis versus wavefront-guided laser epithelial keratomileusis for myopia Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article
25 Efficacy of bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution 1.5% for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: A randomized, placebo-controlled, natural exposure, clinical trial Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Stromal Melting Associated With a Cosmetic Contact Lens Over a Boston Keratoprosthesis: Treatment With a Conjunctival Flap Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article
27 Why Does the Healthy Cornea Resist Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection American Journal of Ophthalmology, May 8, 2013 Review Article
28 Transcription, Translation, and Function of Lubricin, a Boundary Lubricant, at the Ocular Surface Lubricin Transcription, Translation, and Function JAMA Ophthalmology, May 8, 2013 Review Article
29 Intrastromal fluid drainage with air tamponade: anterior segment optical coherence tomography guided technique for the management of acute corneal hydrops British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
30 Punctal plugs versus artificial tears for treating primary Sjogrens syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis SICCA: a comparative observation of their effects on visual function Rheumatology International, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
31 Paired-eye comparison of Descemets stripping endothelial keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty in children with congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
32 The Accuracy of the Double-K Adjustment for Third-Generation Intraocular Lens Calculation Formulas in Previous Keratorefractive Surgery Eyes Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
33 Tonometry in corneal edema after cataract surgery: dynamic contour tonometry versus Goldmann applanation tonometry Full Text Clinical Ophthalmology, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
34 New Agents for Treating Dry Eye Syndrome Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, May 6, 2013 Review Article
35 Short-term Consumption of Oral Omega-3 and Dry Eye Syndrome Ophthalmology, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
36 Dry Eye Syndrome, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression in an Older Male Veteran Population Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 3, 2013 Review Article
37 Outcomes of Corneal Transplantation for Irreversible Corneal Decompensation Secondary to Corneal Endotheliitis in Asian Eyes American Journal of Ophthalmology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
38 Treatment of Traumatic Corneal Abrasions: A Three-Arm, Prospective, Randomized Study Ophthalmic Research, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Characterizing the morphologic changes in collagen crosslinked-treated corneas by Fourier transform-second harmonic generation imaging Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
40 Effectiveness and safety of 0.15% ganciclovir in situ ophthalmic gel for herpes simplex keratitis – a multicenter, randomized, investigator-masked, parallel group study in Chinese patients Full Text Drug Design, Development and Therapy, May 2, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Ophthalmology, 0.5 mg of ranibizumab (intravitreal) monthly was shown to be the optimal dose for treatment of subfoveal wet AMD. The study involved 1098 patients > 50 years of age who were treated with 0.5 or 2.0 mg of ranibizumab monthly x 12 mos or 0.5 or 2.0 mg of ranibizumab prn after 3 doses. The mean change in baseline BCVA was +10.1, + 8.2, +9.2, and +8.6 letters, respectively. The percentage of patients who increased > 15 letters from baseline was 34.5%, 30.2%, 36.1%, and 33.0%, respectively.
Read the article summary1 The Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial A Randomized Trial Comparing Natamycin vs Voriconazole Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial JAMA Ophthalmology, April 16, 2013
2 Prospective Study of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking Efficacy and Tolerance in the Treatment of Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia: 3-Year Results Cornea, April 15, 2013
3 A prospective observational study of techniques to remove corneal foreign body in the emergency department Emergency Medicine Journal, April 4, 2013
4 Femtosecond laser and microkeratome-assisted Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty: first clinical results British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 8, 2013
5 Anterior chamber depth, intraocular lens position, and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, April 3, 2013
6 Graft Rejection and Graft Failure After Penetrating Keratoplasty or Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy Cornea, April 18, 2013
7 Optical patient interface in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery: Contact corneal applanation versus liquid immersion Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, April 1, 2013
8 Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Ectasia after LASIK and Photorefractive Keratectomy: Long-Term Results Ophthalmology, April 17, 2013
9 Comparison of Intraocular Pressure Measurements and Assessment of Intraobserver and Interobserver Reproducibility With the Portable ICare Rebound Tonometer and Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Glaucoma Patients Journal of Glaucoma, April 5, 2013
10 Three-dimensional LASIK flap thickness variability: topographic central, paracentral and peripheral assessment, in flaps created by a mechanical microkeratome (M2) and two different femtosecond lasers (FS60 and FS200) Clinical Ophthalmology, April 5, 2013 Free full text
11 Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty versus Penetrating Keratoplasty for Macular Corneal Dystrophy: A Randomized Trial American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 26, 2013
12 Central toxic keratopathy: a clinical case series British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 12, 2013
13 Cosmetic Regional Conjunctivectomy With Postoperative Mitomycin C Application With or Without Bevacizumab Injection American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 10, 2013
14 Long-Term Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Mushroom Configuration Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Cornea, March 25, 2013 Review Article
15 Clinical study on combined acupuncture and chinese medicinal fumigation for dry eye syndrome Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 16, 2013
16 Prognostic factors for corneal graft recovery after severe corneal graft rejection following penetrating keratoplasty BMC Ophthalmology, February 28, 2013 Free full text
17 A silicone hydrogel contact lens after 7 years of continuous wear Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, April 19, 2013
18 Astigmatic changes following pterygium removal: Comparison of 5 different methods Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, March 28, 2013 Free full text
19 Essential opaque bubble layer elimination with novel LASIK flap settings in the FS200 Femtosecond Laser Clinical Ophthalmology, April 22, 2013 Free full text
20 Evaluation of central corneal thickness after cataract surgery, penetrating keratoplasty and long-term soft contact lens wear Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, April 29, 2013
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