Challenging the current treatment of residual postoperative ptosis: safety and efficacy of repeat Müller's muscle conjunctival resection.

Objective: To determine if repeat Müller's muscle conjunctival resection (MMCR) is a viable approach in the treatment of recurrent or residual eyelid ptosis.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent repeat MMCR was performed using external photos obtained preoperatively, postoperatively, and at last follow-up. The marginal reflex distances (MRD1 and MRD2), brow position (BP), and tarsal platform show (TPS) were evaluated with digital image analysis.

The Effectiveness and Long-Term Outcome of Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy With Frosted Jones Tubes.

Purpose: To describe success rates and long-term outcomes of conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with frosted Jones tubes (FJT) for epiphora with proximal outflow obstruction.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of all patients undergoing external and endoscopic CDCR with FJTs by one author (RAD) was performed between January 1, 2006 and November 1, 2014 at the Casey Eye Institute. Patient demographics, etiology of tearing, concurrent endonasal and eyelid procedures, and FJT size were recorded.

Refractive index and its impact on pseudophakic dysphotopsia.

Purpose: It has been shown that the biggest dissatisfier for uncomplicated cataract surgery patients is pseudophakic dysphotopsia (PD). While edge design of an intraocular lens (IOL) impacts this problem, refractive index is still controversial as to its impact. This retrospective cohort study was designed to determine the role of increasing refractive index in PD.

Morpholino-Mediated Isoform Modulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGFR2) Reduces Colon Cancer Xenograft Growth.

Angiogenesis plays a key role in tumor growth. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a pro-angiogenic that is involved in tumor angiogenesis. When VEGF binds to membrane-bound vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (mVEGFR2), it promotes angiogenesis.

Porcine lens nuclei as a model for comparison of 3 ultrasound modalities regarding efficiency and chatter.

Purpose: To validate a porcine lens model by comparing density and ultrasound (US) with known human standards using the Infiniti Ozil with Intelligent Phacoemulsification (torsional), Whitestar Signature Micropulse (longitudinal), and Ellips FX (transversal) modalities.

Setting: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.