Publications by authors named "Philip Tsze-ho Lam"
Objectives: To compare central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements by scanning slit topography (SST), infrared pachymetry (IRP), and ultrasound pachymetry (USP), and their agreement in normal and post-laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eyes.
Methods: Sixty normal and 35 post-LASIK subjects were recruited. Only one eye from each subject was analyzed.
Purpose: To characterize willingness to pay for private operations and preferred waiting time among patients awaiting cataract surgery in Hong Kong.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey. Subjects randomly selected from cataract surgical waiting lists in Hong Kong (n = 467) underwent a telephone interview based on a structured, validated questionnaire.
Article Synopsis
- This case report discusses a rare condition called paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP), which can cause serious eye issues like cicatrising conjunctivitis.
- Despite initially being misdiagnosed as a drug reaction and not improving after stopping chemotherapy, the patient was later confirmed to have PNP and treated with a combination of oral steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin.
- The patient's eye condition stabilized, leading to a full recovery of vision, highlighting the importance of prompt treatment to prevent serious complications, while noting an unusual eosinophilic response that is more typical of allergic reactions rather than classical PNP.