Journal of Ophthalmic Surgery

Review Article   |   10.36959/587/601 Volume 4 Issue 1

The 4-Snip Ampullotomy: A New Surgical Technique for Managing Acquired Punctal Stenosis

Authors: Selina Khan, MB ChB, BSc(Hons.) and Melanie Chak, MBBS, MD(CANTAB), FRCOphth

To report on a new technique for treating acquired punctal stenosis in the outpatient clinic setting. We present outcomes from a case series of 25 eyes who underwent a 4-snip ampullotomy procedure (4 ... Read more

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Surgical Procedure   |   10.36959/587/603 Volume 4 Issue 1

Prevalence of Ultrasound Biomicroscopic Features in a Select Group of Recurrent Angle Closure Subjects

Authors: Sugapriyan Ravichandran, BMBS and William H Morgan, PhD, FRANZCO

A total of 59 eye scans from 38 patients were retrieved, with age ranging from 19 to 83 years (mean: 67.4 years). The scans were performed over a period of 5.5 years. Four distorted unclear scans were... Read more

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Editorial   |   10.36959/587/602 Volume 4 Issue 1

Use of Wound Closure Strips to Maximize Ocular Exposure during Cataract Surgery in Patients with Brow Ptosis

Authors: Yasmin Florence Khodeja Islam, MD and Aldo Fantin, MD

Draping is a critical step in successful cataract surgery. Poor exposure of the globe can result in limited access during surgery, thus making the surgeon’s task more challenging. Additionally, eyel... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/587/600 Volume 4 Issue 1

12-Month Follow Up of Combined Cataract Surgery with Schlemm’s Canal Scaffolding for the Treatment of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma

Authors: Robert Edward T Ang, MD

The purpose of this study is to assess the potential of a surgical implant to bypass trabecular meshwork and scaffold Schlemm’s canalfor the reduction of IOP in eyes with primary angle closure or pr... Read more

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Original Article   |   10.36959/587/599 Volume 4 Issue 1

Evaluation of the Equality of Medial Rectus Advancement to Medial Rectus Resection for Consecutive Exotropia

Authors: Abuzer Gunduz, MD, Ercan Ozsoy, MD and Emrah Ozturk, MD

To analyse the amount of medial rectus advancement in the treatment of consecutive exotropia by comparing with the amount of medial rectus resection in a sample of patients with constant exotropia and... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/587/598 Volume 4 Issue 1

Outcomes of Entropion Repair in Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid Compared to Other Cicatricial Etiologies: A Retrospective Study

Authors: Hayley A Braun, MD, MPH, Lauren Schaffer, MD, Emily F Cole, MD, MPH, Benjamin B Risk, PhD, Hee Joon Kim, MD and Ron Feldman, MD, PhD

Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) can lead to severe conjunctival scarring and cicatricial entropion, which often necessitates repair. Surgical manipulation can increase the risk of inflammation, sc... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/587/597 Volume 4 Issue 1

The Aging Midface and the Role of Lower Lid Blepharoplasty

Authors: Vito Quatela C, MD, FACS and Nigar Ahmedli N, MD

Aging of the midface has been described to involve soft tissue descent as well as volumetric change. A simplified grading system for midfacial ptosis ranging from mild to severe has recently been prop... Read more

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Short Communication   |   10.36959/587/596 Volume 4 Issue 1

Capsular Bag Irrigation to Decrease the Tendency of the Iris. A Technique for Bimanual Irrigation and Aspiration

Authors: Ahmet Colakoglu, MD and Cemile Banu Cosar, MD, Phd

We would like to introduce a simple technique for the bimanual irrigation and aspiration (I/A) of ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) and cortical material during cataract surgery. Iris prolapse occ... Read more

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Case Presentation   |   10.36959/587/595 Volume 4 Issue 1

Actinomyces Canaliculitis Complicated by Orbital Pyogenic Granuloma

Authors: David Merriott J, BS, Sanja Cypen G, MD, Amir Marvasti H, MD, Maria Estopinal D, MD and Lilangi Ediriwickrema S, MD

A 92 year-old woman with no significant past ocular history presented with a one-year history of bloody tears, pruritus, and an enlarging supero-medial orbital mass with extension through the right up... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/587/594 Volume 4 Issue 1

Endovascular Dural Venous Sinus Stenting for the Treatment of Papilledema in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Authors: Taylor G Maloney, Joseph Oros, Reshma George, Ryan Surujdin, Connor Gilliland and Joseph H Hise

Recently a subset of patients with Benign Intracranial hypertension has been identified that have cerebral dural venous stenosis. Recent studies have demonstrated that venous sinus stenting can result... Read more

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