Modified Wise closure of the conjunctival fornix-based trabeculectomy flap.

We present modifications to the Wise fornix-based conjunctival trabeculectomy flap technique that have minimized early wound leakage in our experience. A retrospective chart review of 509 consecutive eyes revealed a 2.9% leak rate in the first postoperative month and 1.

Simplified ab externo scleral fixation for late in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation.

Many surgical techniques to repair late in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation have been described. We present a modification to ab externo scleral fixation of in-the-bag IOL dislocation that minimizes cumbersome intraocular manipulations. Using an iris hook for intraocular suture retrieval under direct visualization eliminates the need to mate the suture needle with a hypodermic needle, and the site through which the hook is used provides an ideal place for suture knot burial, potentially minimizing late suture erosion or exposure.

Is monthly retreatment with intravitreal bevacizumab (Avastin) necessary in neovascular age-related macular degeneration?

Purpose: To report our short-term experience with bevacizumab in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and recommend a new treatment strategy.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of 29 consecutive patients receiving 1.25 mg of intravitreal bevacizumab for AMD and completing 12 weeks of follow up.

Intravitreal bevacizumab (avastin) treatment of retinal angiomatous proliferation.

Purpose: To report our short-term experience with intravitreal bevacizumab treatment of retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods: A retrospective, interventional case series was performed that included 13 patients who received intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (1.25 mg) for treatment of RAP and completed 12 weeks of follow-up.