Publications by authors named "Lily Okrent Smolar"

Background: We report the case of bilateral, subinternal limiting membrane crystalline deposits in a patient with Terson syndrome, describe the possible pathogenesis, and highlight management. . A 24-year-old male with a history of traumatic massive parenchymal and subdural frontal hemorrhage presented to our clinic seven months after a motor vehicle accident, prolonged hospitalization, and rehabilitation, complaining of decreased vision in both eyes.

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Purpose: To compare the efficacy of two different topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) drops with versus without conservatives after intravitreal injections (IVIs).

Design: Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded comparative study.

Participants And Method: A total of 308 eyes of 252 patients receiving an IVI of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) were randomly assigned to receive either a single drop of nepafenac 0.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was traditionally considered an absolute contraindication for kidney transplantation. After the introduction of ART, several studies have demonstrated comparable patient and graft outcomes between HIV-negative and HIV-positive kidney recipients. The US Congress passed the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act in 2013, which permits research in the area of HIV-positive to HIV-positive transplantation.

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Article Synopsis
  • Aphakic pupillary block glaucoma is a rare but serious complication that can arise after congenital cataract surgery, as illustrated by a case involving a one-year-old male who experienced acute angle closure in his aphakic eye.
  • The infant presented with severe eye pain and elevated intraocular pressure following previous eye surgery that left him without a lens, leading to a diagnosis of aphakic pupillary block.
  • Emergency treatment involved surgical intervention, which successfully resolved the issue and highlighted the need for careful monitoring and management of potential complications in children post-surgery.
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