Use of cobalt blue light in grading cataract and estimating vision loss.

Purpose: To test an anecdotally reported cataract grading system predictive of a 20/50 visual threshold in cataract-induced vision loss using cobalt blue light.

Setting: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, and Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Erythropsia revisited.

We report a case of unilateral erythropsia lasting 1 week that occurred 18 years after cataract extraction and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. The unaffected eye was pseudophakic and had an IOL with ultraviolet (UV) light protection; the affected eye had an IOL without UV light protection.

Is corneal refractive therapy a new modality whose time has come or repackaged orthokeratology whose time has passed?: a view from an experienced corneal clinician.

I was asked to evaluate corneal refractive therapy (CRT) as an experienced ophthalmologist, who is a corneal specialist. I reviewed the literature and listened to and talked with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers using and studying CRT. I feel that CRT is safe and effective.

Loss of vision after laser in situ keratomileusis.

Purpose: To research the incidence of visual loss after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Methods: We reviewed an extensive review of the literature published by The Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology regarding the safety and efficacy of LASIK. We also reviewed other recent literature.

Erosive conjunctivitis and punctal stenosis secondary to docetaxel (taxotere).

Purpose: To report a case of erosive conjunctivitis and punctal stenosis occurring secondarily in a patient who underwent administration of docetaxel.

Methods: Observational case report: a 58-year-old female with metastatic breast cancer developed erosive conjunctivitis and punctal stenosis after undergoing administration of systemic docetaxel.

Results: Resolution of the erosive conjunctivitis occurred after discontinuation of docetaxel.

Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis associated with soft contact lens wear.

Purpose: To report a case of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis associated with soft contact lens wear.

Methods: A 17-year-old boy who wore frequent replacement soft contact lenses developed keratitis in the right eye. There was no history of trauma to the right eye.