Long-term follow-up of torpedo maculopathy: a case series and mini-review.

Background: Torpedo maculopathy (TM) is a rare, congenital condition characterized by an oval-shaped, chorioretinal lesion in the temporal macula of unknown etiology. To our knowledge, the longest reported follow-up of TM is 5 years. Herein we report 10 years of follow-up on two patients with TM to further characterize the long-term natural history of the condition.

Pseudoexfoliation: High risk factors for zonule weakness and concurrent vitrectomy during phacoemulsification.

Purpose: To assess the frequency and results of cataract surgery with concurrent vitrectomy due to zonule weakness in eyes with pseudoexfoliation (PXF).

Setting: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Methods: This retrospective nonrandomized study assessed consecutive eyes with PXF having cataract surgery.

Effect of phacoemulsification on intraocular pressure in eyes with pseudoexfoliation: single-surgeon series.

Purpose: To assess the effect of phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation performed by a single surgeon on intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma medication requirements in pseudoexfoliation (PFX) eyes with or without glaucoma.

Setting: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Methods: This retrospective analysis comprised 1122 eyes with PFX having uneventful phacoemulsification with IOL implantation.