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View article: Hutchinson’s Sign in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Hutchinson’s Sign in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Very low to low-certainty evidence supports HS as a predictive factor for ocular involvement in HZO. Its high specificity and PPV reinforce its clinical utility in risk stratification; however, its absence alone does not reliably exclude o…
View article: Recognition and treatment of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and age-related macular degeneration in British Columbia
Recognition and treatment of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and age-related macular degeneration in British Columbia Open
View article: Enhancing Circle‐of‐Care Communication in Pediatric Cancer Through Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Review
Enhancing Circle‐of‐Care Communication in Pediatric Cancer Through Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Review Open
Effective communication in pediatric cancer care is crucial for informed decision‐making among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This scoping review assesses evidence on digital tools designed to enhance circle‐of‐care commun…
View article: Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Associated with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease: A Case Report.
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Associated with Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease: A Case Report. Open
This unique case demonstrates sequential VSR and CRAO in opposite eyes, which were notable for their association with recurrent MOGAD-ON. Further research is needed to better elucidate the role of MOGAD in vascular occlusive events and whe…
View article: Evaluating the quantity and spatial density of macrophage-like cells in patients with retinal vascular disease and healthy subjects via non-invasive retinal imaging
Evaluating the quantity and spatial density of macrophage-like cells in patients with retinal vascular disease and healthy subjects via non-invasive retinal imaging Open
Objective Here we investigate the spatial density and distribution of macrophage-like cells (MLCs) in ischemic retinal diseases, including branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), and proliferative diabe…
View article: Quantification of intermittent retinal capillary perfusion in retinal vein occlusion and proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Quantification of intermittent retinal capillary perfusion in retinal vein occlusion and proliferative diabetic retinopathy Open
View article: Prefilled syringes and post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis: A network meta-analysis
Prefilled syringes and post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis: A network meta-analysis Open
Optimally, syringe-filling technique may reduce the risk of post-injection endophthalmitis (PIE), yet there is wide variation between ophthalmologists and jurisdictions regarding syringe-filling practices. This frequentist network meta-ana…
View article: Association of Statin Use and Noninfectious Uveitis
Association of Statin Use and Noninfectious Uveitis Open
The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
View article: Systemic Adverse Events Associated with Teprotumumab Use: A Population-Based Pharmacovigilance Study
Systemic Adverse Events Associated with Teprotumumab Use: A Population-Based Pharmacovigilance Study Open
Background/Objectives: Teprotumumab is the first FDA-approved medication for thyroid eye disease (TED), with proven efficacy in reducing proptosis and inflammation. However, emerging reports have raised concerns about systemic adverse even…
View article: Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Systematic Review of Ophthalmic Management and Treatment
Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Systematic Review of Ophthalmic Management and Treatment Open
Background: Stevens–Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are rare, life-threatening mucocutaneous disorders often associated with severe ophthalmic complications. Ocular involvement occurs in 50–68% of cases and can …
View article: Reporting Quality of Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trials for Skin Disease: A Meta-Epidemiological Study
Reporting Quality of Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trials for Skin Disease: A Meta-Epidemiological Study Open
View article: Industry Sponsorship and Research Outcomes in A Sample of Landmark Ophthalmology Trials
Industry Sponsorship and Research Outcomes in A Sample of Landmark Ophthalmology Trials Open
Among pivotal ophthalmology trials, industry sponsorship was associated with results and conclusions that favoured investigational products compared to non-industry sponsored trials. This disparity was not comprehensively explained by the …
View article: ETDRS-style distance visual acuity charts for Indigenous Canadians: development and validation using Canadian Aboriginal syllabics
ETDRS-style distance visual acuity charts for Indigenous Canadians: development and validation using Canadian Aboriginal syllabics Open
View article: Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Culture-Negative Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis: A Case Report
Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Culture-Negative Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis: A Case Report Open
Introduction: For cases of culture-negative endophthalmitis, 16S ribosomal deoxyribonucleic acid (16S RNA) real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) may offer greater diagnostic yield than traditional microbial cultures. Our case presen…
View article: Efficacy and safety of intracameral epinephrine as mydriatic agent in cataract surgery: A systematic review
Efficacy and safety of intracameral epinephrine as mydriatic agent in cataract surgery: A systematic review Open
View article: Circulating Cell-Free DNA as an Epigenetic Biomarker for Early Diabetic Retinopathy: A Narrative Review
Circulating Cell-Free DNA as an Epigenetic Biomarker for Early Diabetic Retinopathy: A Narrative Review Open
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is typically asymptomatic in its early stages. Diagnosis typically relies on routine fundoscopy for the clinical detection of microvascular abnormalities. Howeve…
View article: Social media for international surgical skills transfer: using pneumatic retinopexy as a model
Social media for international surgical skills transfer: using pneumatic retinopexy as a model Open
Social media may be leveraged to support the refinement of surgical techniques such as PnR for physician trainees and practicing surgeons, as well as increase surgical adoption into routine practice, a process that can otherwise take sever…
View article: Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine for Intravitreal Injection Antisepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chlorhexidine Versus Povidone-Iodine for Intravitreal Injection Antisepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
CHX and PI were associated with nonsignificantly different rates of presumed, culture-positive, and culture-negative PIE. Endophthalmitis cases associated with both antiseptic agents had a comparable prognosis with respect to BCVA. However…
View article: Risk and Dose–Response Relationship for Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Maculopathy
Risk and Dose–Response Relationship for Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Maculopathy Open
The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
View article: Representational Disparities in the Enrollment of Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials
Representational Disparities in the Enrollment of Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials Open
View article: Ectropion Repair Techniques and the Role of Adjunctive Superotemporal Skin Transposition for Tarsal Ectropion
Ectropion Repair Techniques and the Role of Adjunctive Superotemporal Skin Transposition for Tarsal Ectropion Open
Background: Ectropion is a common eyelid problem and is defined as eversion of the eyelid margin and typically involves the lower eyelid. The main acquired causes of ectropion include involutional, cicatricial, paralytic, and mechanical. A…
View article: Periocular Aging Across Populations and Esthetic Considerations: A Narrative Review
Periocular Aging Across Populations and Esthetic Considerations: A Narrative Review Open
As the face ages, the skin, fat, muscle, and fascia descend, and the underlying bone, cartilage, and teeth may lose mass. Oculofacial aging is a multifactorial process that is influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Th…
View article: Incidence of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia After Cryolipolysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Incidence of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia After Cryolipolysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) is a rare complication of cryolipolysis, characterized by an unexpected overgrowth of adipocytes in the treatment area. Emerging literature suggests that PAH may be underrecognized and underreported. B…
View article: Endophthalmitis after Bilateral Same-day versus Unilateral Intravitreal Injection
Endophthalmitis after Bilateral Same-day versus Unilateral Intravitreal Injection Open
View article: Face Masking and Risk of Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Injection
Face Masking and Risk of Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Injection Open
The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
View article: Ceftazidime-Cefazolin Empiric Therapy for Pediatric Gradenigo Syndrome
Ceftazidime-Cefazolin Empiric Therapy for Pediatric Gradenigo Syndrome Open
Objective: Gradenigo Syndrome (GS), a rare complication of petrous apicitis secondary to acute otitis media, is characterized by (an often incomplete) triad of otorrhea, abducens nerve palsy, and facial pain along the trigeminal nerve dist…
View article: Disparities in the Representation of Sex, Race and Ethnicity in Tension-Type Headache Clinical Trials
Disparities in the Representation of Sex, Race and Ethnicity in Tension-Type Headache Clinical Trials Open
While tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common primary headache disorder, its effect according to sex, race and ethnicity remains unclear. We investigated disparities in sex, racial and ethnic representation in TTH clinical trials wi…
View article: Ophthalmologic care for Indigenous Canadians
Ophthalmologic care for Indigenous Canadians Open
View article: Can ChatGPT Fool the Match? Artificial Intelligence Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Applications: A Comparative Study
Can ChatGPT Fool the Match? Artificial Intelligence Personal Statements for Plastic Surgery Residency Applications: A Comparative Study Open
Introduction: Personal statements can be decisive in Canadian residency applications. With the rise in AI technology, ethical concerns regarding authenticity and originality become more pressing. This study explores the capability of ChatG…
View article: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity of US Academic Ophthalmology Faculty and Department Chairs From 1966 to 2021
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity of US Academic Ophthalmology Faculty and Department Chairs From 1966 to 2021 Open
Importance Workforce diversity is integral to optimal function within health care teams. Objective To analyze gender, race, and ethnicity trends in rank and leadership among US full-time academic ophthalmology faculty and department chairs…