Corneal Neurotization for Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Multicenter Experience.

Purpose: Corneal neurotization is an emerging technique that offers potential for visual rehabilitation in neurotrophic keratopathy. This study reports on a multicenter experience and outcomes for both direct and indirect methods of corneal neurotization.

Methods: Retrospective case series.

Semi-adjustable posterior approach for congenital ptosis repair- outcomes of local and general anesthesia.

Background: To report a single center experience with semi-adjustable posterior approach levator plication ('levatorpexy') in patients with congenital ptosis.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study. All cases who underwent posterior approach levatorpexy for congenital ptosis between the years 2016 to 2022 were included.

Ocular injuries associated with motor vehicle accidents: long term effects on quality of life.

Purpose: To describe the prevalence and outcome of motor vehicle accidents-associated ocular injuries.

Methods: A survey of patients who presented to the emergency room at a level 1 trauma center with motor vehicle accidents-associated ocular injuries. A patient questionnaire and review of clinical notes were conducted for all patients.

Long-Term outcomes of pediatric dacryocystorhinostomy in a single medical center- a retrospective study.

Purpose: To examine the long-term success rate of pediatric endoscopic DCR surgery via telephone questionnaires, as determined by patients and their parents.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of all patients who underwent DCR surgery at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel between 2010 and 2020. We performed long-term follow-ups to assess the quality of life, surgical complications, and satisfaction with surgical outcomes.

Predictors for surgical intervention in orbital complications of pediatric rhinosinusitis.

Objectives: Orbital complications are the most common complication of acute rhinosinusitis, especially among pediatric patients. While most cases are treated with antibiotics alone, severe presentation may demand surgical intervention. Our goal was to determine which factors predict the need for surgery and to investigate the role of computerized tomography in the decision process.

In Vivo Effects of Prostaglandin Analogues Application by Topical Drops or Retrobulbar Injections on the Orbital Fat of a Rat Model.

Purpose: To assess the in vivo effects of bimatoprost 0.03% (Lumigan®) on the orbital fat in a rat model.

Methods: Twenty rats were randomly divided into two groups: bimatoprost was administrated to the right eye by topical drops (group 1) or retrobulbar injection (group 2), and saline was administrated to the left eye by similar administration routes (controls).

Medical cannabis oil for benign essential blepharospasm: a prospective, randomized controlled pilot study.

Objective: To examine the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis in benign essential blepharospasm (BEB).

Methods: This is a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. All consecutive adult BEB patients who had been treated with BTX-A injections without success between 3/2019 and 2/2020 were recruited.

Surgical Site Reassessment: An Important Step in Improving Clinical Outcomes Following Pediatric Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy.

Purpose: To report the authors' experience with endoscopic unpowered dacryocystorhinostomy in the treatment of pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and to evaluate whether surgical site reassessment (after the appropriate healing period) affects clinical outcomes.

Methods: This retrospective study included 47 children aged between 1.5 and 17.

Simultaneous bilateral or sequential DCR? What to choose?

Background: Dacryocystorhinostomy is used to treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction when conservative measures fail. It may be performed via an external or endoscopic-endonasal approach. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction treated with simultaneous bilateral or unilateral dacryocystorhinostomy.

The Powers of Flowers: Evaluating the Impact of Floral Therapy on Pain and Psychiatric Symptoms in Fibromyalgia.

Background: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown etiology that is characterized by widespread pain, which severely impairs quality of life. Several forms of occupational and alternative therapy have demonstrated beneficial effects in fibromyalgia patients.

Objectives: To assess the effects of participation in a floral design course on physical and psychiatric symptoms in a cohort of fibromyalgia patients.

Prostaglandin analogue drops for the treatment of soft tissue expansion and exophthalmos in patients with inactive thyroid eye disease.

Objective: Thyroid eye disease (TED) is characterized by an inflammatory response leading to soft tissue expansion within the bony orbit, which may cause exophthalmos. Studies of glaucoma patients reported periorbital fat atrophy after treatment with prostaglandin analogue drops. We hypothesize that owing to this side effect, prostaglandin analogue drops may benefit patients with TED-induced exophthalmos.

Resolution of recalcitrant chronic papillary conjunctivitis associated with epiphora following punctoplasty and lacrimal stenting.

Objective: To assess the use of lacrimal stenting for chronic papillary conjunctivitis associated with epiphora in young adults with little or no atopic background.

Methods: A retrospective interventional case series of 21 consecutive patients (36 eyes) treated for epiphora and chronic papillary conjunctivitis at a tertiary university-affiliated medical center between January 2014 and August 2015 by the same oculoplastic surgeon (I.A).

Prevention of Exposure Keratopathy in Critically Ill Patients: A Single-Center, Randomized, Pilot Trial Comparing Ocular Lubrication With Bandage Contact Lenses and Punctal Plugs.

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of bandage contact lenses and punctal plugs with ocular lubricants in preventing corneal damage in mechanically ventilated and sedated critically ill patients.

Design: Single-center, prospective, randomized, pilot study.

Setting: Sixteen-bed, general ICU at a tertiary academic medical center.

The Learning Curve in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Outcomes in Surgery Performed by Trainee Oculoplastic Surgeons.

Purpose: To report outcomes of endoscopic DCR (En-DCR) performed by oculoplastic trainees and describe factors to improve success rates for trainees.

Methods: Retrospective, single-centre audit of En-DCR procedures performed by three consecutive trainee oculoplastic surgeons, over a 3-year period. Trainees also completed a reflective-learning questionnaire highlighting challenging and technically difficult aspects of En-DCR surgery, with relevant tips.

Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy for nasolacrimal duct obstruction in patients with sarcoidosis.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR) surgery in patients with sarcoidosis.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of all patients with sarcoidosis undergoing EN-DCR in 6 practices from 1999-2011.

Results: We included 18 procedures in 14 patients (8 female, 6 male) who underwent EN-DCR for acquired NLDO secondary to sarcoidosis.

Upper-eyelid wick syndrome: association of upper-eyelid dermatochalasis and tearing.

Objective: To highlight a case series of patients manifesting epiphora and misdirection of tears laterally or along the upper-eyelid skin crease. This association has been termed upper-eyelid wick syndrome. We describe the clinical features and outcomes of management of these patients.

The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to re-evaluate whether the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) amongst women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is higher than in the general population using the NIH criteria. Methods.

Temporary cosmetic painted prostheses in anophthalmic surgery: an alternative to early postoperative clear conformers.

Purpose: To evaluate the use and safety of temporary, cosmetic, painted prostheses as an alternative to clear conformers immediately post removal of eye or socket surgery in children and adults.

Patients And Methods: A 2-year, two-centre, retrospective audit of 54 patients undergoing enucleation, evisceration, secondary implant or socket reconstruction receiving a temporary painted prosthesis as an alternative to clear conformers immediately post surgery. Patient questionnaire and review of clinical notes was conducted for all patients.