American journal of ophthalmology
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To report poliosis as a side effect associated with topical prostaglandin F(2alpha) (PGF(2alpha)) analogs. ⋯ Poliosis is a possible adverse effect of topical PGF(2alpha) analog therapy which is previously unreported. Topical PGF(2alpha) analog therapy should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with poliosis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
Low docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) may influence retinal function. The goals of this study were to elevate blood DHA levels and determine the effect on the rate of disease progression. ⋯ Although DHA-supplemented patients had significantly elevated mean RBC-DHA levels, the rate of cone ERG functional loss was not significantly different between groups. Supplemental analyses provided evidence for a DHA benefit and a direction for subsequent investigations.
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Comparative Study
Screening for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy: comparison of fundus photography with automated color contrast threshold test.
To compare tritan contrast threshold (TCT) with fundus photography in screening for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR), before significant visual loss. ⋯ The TCT assessment is an effective and clinically viable technique, in comparison with fundus photography, to screen for STDR among a diabetic population. Additionally, our results also showed that combining the TCT test with fundus photography greatly increases the performance of screening for STDR.
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Case Reports
Three cases of intraocular foreign bodies as a result of walking or running along roadways.
To report three cases of intraocular foreign bodies resulting from walking or running along roadways. ⋯ We hypothesize these intraocular foreign bodies were projected from the road surface with sufficient energy to penetrate the globe. Intraocular foreign bodies may result from simply walking or running along roadways.