Optical coherence tomography findings in idiopathic macular holes.

Purpose. To describe the characteristics of idiopathic macular holes (MH) on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and correlate OCT with clinical assessment. Design.

Conservative treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of lid hygiene and preservative-free artificial tears for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) during a 6-week period.

Methods: Suitable patients with MGD were educated about their disease and instructed to begin a regimen of lid hygiene, which included the application of a heated saline solution and the use of nonpreserved artificial tears. Baseline measurements obtained at the time of enrollment included basic tear secretion test, tear breakup time, a questionnaire grading MGD symptoms (i.

Herpes simplex reactivation following laser in situ keratomileusis and subsequent corneal perforation.

Purpose: To present a case of corneal perforation secondary to herpes simplex reactivation after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and its subsequent management. METHODSL A case report of a 69-year-old man who underwent LASIK after penetrating keratoplasty for herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is presented.

Results: The patient is a 69-year-old man who had a penetrating keratoplasty of the right eye 6 years prior for corneal scarring secondary to HSK.