Distribution of angle alpha and angle kappa offsets among adult candidates for cataract surgery.

Purpose: The current study aimed to describe the distribution of angle alpha and angle kappa offsets as well as their associated ocular biometric parameters in a large population of candidates for cataract surgery.

Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study included 8,119 eyes of 4,781 candidates for cataract surgery (mean age 70.7 ± 12.

In vivo assessment of antimicrobial activity and toxicity of repeated 1% povidone-iodine applications vs a single 5% povidone-iodine application.

Purpose: To demonstrate the noninferiority in antimicrobial effectiveness of thrice-repeated applications of 1% povidone-iodine (PI) compared with a single application of 5% PI on the ocular surface in vivo and to evaluate potential toxicity of PI to the corneal epithelium.

Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind study.

Adherence of caregivers of children to advice provided by a National Poison Information Center.

Introduction: Most calls to poison information centers are from the public, pertaining to young children, and due to minor or nontoxic exposures. Rational poison center consultations can prevent unnecessary visits to emergency departments (EDs), callers' adherence to such advice is required.

Objectives: Estimate adherence of callers from the public to the poison center concerning exposures of young children to the advice provided by the clinical toxicologist, estimate the number of unnecessary ED visits of these children prevented by poison center consultations.

Characteristics of Second-Line Investigations of Middle-Aged Athletes Who Failed Preparticipation Examinations.

Objective: The role of exercise testing during preparticipation examinations (PPEs) of middle-aged athletes is uncertain. This study examined the characteristics of disqualifications after an initial PPE that includes an exercise test in competitive athletes older than 30 years. We investigated disqualification rates and reasons, second-line investigations performed, and final decisions regarding competitive sports participation.