Ophthalmology
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To assess the efficacy of lens-sparing vitrectomy in tractional 4A retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) retinal detachments in reducing progression to stage 4B or 5 ROP. ⋯ These results suggest that vitreous surgery can interrupt progression of ROP from stage 4A to stages 4B or 5.
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Historical Article
Nyctalopia in antiquity: a review of the ancient Greek, Latin, and Byzantine literature.
To investigate the original definition and use of the term nyctalopia in ancient medical literature in view of the controversy between the English and some continental European literatures. ⋯ We propose to the ophthalmic community the use of the term nyctalopia exclusively for the description of defective dark adaptation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Adverse intraoperative medical events and their association with anesthesia management strategies in cataract surgery.
To compare adverse medical events by different anesthesia strategies for cataract surgery. ⋯ Adjuvant intravenous anesthetic agents used to decrease pain and alleviate anxiety are associated with increases in medical events. However, cataract surgery is a safe procedure with a low absolute risk of medical complications with either topical or injection anesthesia. Clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits of their use for individual patients.
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To describe the change in visual acuity in a 10-year period. ⋯ These data provide precise population-based estimates of the 10-year incidence of loss of vision over a wide spectrum of ages and show that decreased visual acuity in people 75 years of age after 10 years is a common finding, especially in those who are admitted to nursing or group homes.