Pseudophakic mini-monovision: high patient satisfaction, reduced spectacle dependence, and low cost.

Background: Cataract surgery with pseudophakic mini-monovision has lower out-of-pocket patient expense than premium multifocal intraocular lenses (IOL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient-reported satisfaction and spectacle dependence for key activities of daily living after cataract surgery with pseudophakic mini-monovision. The study also examined statistical relationships between patient demographic variables, visual acuity and satisfaction.

Alternaria and paecilomyces keratitis associated with soft contact lens wear.

Purpose: To report a series of 5 patients with soft contact lens (SCL) related fungal keratitis caused by unusual organisms diagnosed at the Wills Eye Institute, Cornea Service in 2008.

Methods: Chart review of patients with SCL related Alternaria and Paecilomyces keratitis diagnosed in 2008 was performed. Causes of these fungal infections were compared to previous years.