Journal Reviews

New management algorithm for acute post cataract endophthalmitis

2 February 2024 | | Cataract and Refractive | Bacteria, cataract, endophthalmitis, infection, pseudophakia, vitrectomy

In this study, the authors aimed to establish an objective algorithm for recommending urgent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) to help improve visual outcomes in the current era of clear corneal-incision phacoemulsification and small gauge PPV. This study examined 150 cases...

Ocular characteristics in Marfan syndrome

1 February 2014 | | Cataract and Refractive | Marfan syndrome, aphakia, axial length, cataract, ectopia lentis, flattened cornea, myopia, pseudophakia, retinal detachment

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder with clinical manifestations associated with cardiovascular, ocular and skeletal organ systems. Typical signs are descending aortic root aneurysms, ectopia lentis, tall stature and scoliosis. This observational study looked at the ocular characteristics, visual...