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View article: Beyond VEGF: Angiopoietin–Tie Signaling Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy
Beyond VEGF: Angiopoietin–Tie Signaling Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy Open
Complications from diabetic retinopathy such as diabetic macular edema (DME) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) constitute leading causes of preventable vision loss in working-age patients. Since vascular endothelial growth facto…
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View article: Comparison in Retreatments between Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Comparison in Retreatments between Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections for Retinopathy of Prematurity Open
View article: The Male to Female Ratio in Treatment-Warranted Retinopathy of Prematurity
The Male to Female Ratio in Treatment-Warranted Retinopathy of Prematurity Open
Importance Literature and anecdotal evidence suggest a relationship between male sex and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). It is not known whether a difference, if present, is sex-related pathophysiologic predisposition or sex difference i…
View article: Long-Term Outcomes of Same Patient Eyes Treated with Pars Plana Vitrectomy in One Eye and Conventional Treatment in the Other for Complications of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Long-Term Outcomes of Same Patient Eyes Treated with Pars Plana Vitrectomy in One Eye and Conventional Treatment in the Other for Complications of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term, real-world outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A retrospective review involving 64 patients with proliferative diabetic r…
View article: Current Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Current Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity Open
Purpose of Review This review aims to provide an update on the recent major advances in the management of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Recent Findings There have been a number of major advances in our understanding and management of R…
View article: Combined Corneal Transplant, Glaucoma Drainage Implantation, and Pars Plana Vitrectomy Outcomes in a Pediatric Population
Combined Corneal Transplant, Glaucoma Drainage Implantation, and Pars Plana Vitrectomy Outcomes in a Pediatric Population Open
Purpose: The combination of glaucoma drainage device (GDI), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), and corneal transplantation is well reported in adults. However, little is known about the outcomes of such combined procedures in pediatric patients.…
View article: Adenoma and adenocarcinoma of the retinal pigment epithelium: clinical and imaging characteristics, treatment options and histopathologic findings in 51 consecutive patients
Adenoma and adenocarcinoma of the retinal pigment epithelium: clinical and imaging characteristics, treatment options and histopathologic findings in 51 consecutive patients Open
View article: Uveal Metastasis Based on Patient Sex in 2214 Tumors of 1111 Patients. A Comparison of Female Versus Male Clinical Features and Outcomes
Uveal Metastasis Based on Patient Sex in 2214 Tumors of 1111 Patients. A Comparison of Female Versus Male Clinical Features and Outcomes Open
There are demographic, clinical, and survival differences when patients with uveal metastases are compared by sex. Understanding these differences can aid the clinician in better anticipating patient outcomes.
View article: Uveal metastasis in 1111 patients: Interval to metastasis and overall survival based on timing of primary cancer diagnosis
Uveal metastasis in 1111 patients: Interval to metastasis and overall survival based on timing of primary cancer diagnosis Open
Of 1111 patients with uveal metastasis, early-onset uveal metastases were found with lung and gastrointestinal tract cancers, whereas late-onset metastases were found with breast and thyroid cancers. Overall survival did not vary on whethe…
View article: Uveal metastasis: Clinical features and survival outcome of 2214 tumors in 1111 patients based on primary tumor origin
Uveal metastasis: Clinical features and survival outcome of 2214 tumors in 1111 patients based on primary tumor origin Open
In a tertiary referral service, uveal metastasis originates from cancer in the breast, lung, kidney, GI tract, cutaneous melanoma, or others. Overall prognosis is poor with 5-year survival at 23% and worst survival with pancreatic metastas…