1: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):256. 

Large bilateral dacryocystoceles.

Walton DS, McCourt EA, Maloney JA, Enzenauer RW.

PMID: 20635816  [PubMed - in process]

2: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):254. 

Transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and ocular cicatricial
pemphigoid.

Wiwanitkit V.

Publication Types:
    Letter

PMID: 20635815  [PubMed - in process]

3: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):254-5. 

Congenital misdirection of the oculomotor nerve associated with a lesion of the
cavernous sinus.

Carrim ZI, Albeedh MA, Pankethman L, Simmons IG.

Publication Types:
    Letter

PMID: 20635814  [PubMed - in process]

4: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):253-4. 

Endophthalmitis as a complication of an exposed suture following goniotomy.

Ascaso FJ, Jimenez B, Minguez E.

Publication Types:
    Letter

PMID: 20635813  [PubMed - in process]

5: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):214-9. Epub 2009 Aug 21. 

Nasal endoscopic visualization and management of the leading causes of probing
failure.

Hakim OM, Mandour W, Elbaz E.

BACKGROUND:Conventional probing is a blind procedure with a variable success
rate. This article evaluates the role of nasal endoscopy during probing to
expose, explain, and manage the possible causes for probing failure. METHODS:In
a prospective study, 169 eyes of 130 children (4 to 48 months old, median age =
1 to 6.2 months) with primary congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO)
underwent probing under direct nasal endoscopic visualization. NLDO was
diagnosed according to the patient's history, clinical examination, and dye
disappearance test. No patient had previously undergone lacrimal surgery. The
main outcome measures were absence of tearing and discharge and negative dye
disappearance test in the affected eye. Patients were observed at 1 week, 1
month, and 4 months postoperatively. RESULTS:Of the 169 obstructed ducts, 164
became patent after the first probing and 5 became patent after the second
probing, with a total success rate of 100%. During probing, suspected causes for
failure included thick membranous obstruction with false passage laterally,
redundant membranous obstruction with trapdoor re-closure, stretchable
membranous obstruction with elastic valve re-closure, and narrow terminal end of
the duct with false passage medially. Such causes were predicted and managed
intraoperatively. CONCLUSION:Using nasal endoscopy during probing enables the
surgeon to avoid the most likely causes for probing failure. Such intervention
could increase the success rate of probing compared to probing without
endoscopy. Copyright 2010, SLACK Incorporated.

PMID: 20635812  [PubMed - in process]

6: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):211-2. 

Complications and visual prognosis in children with aniridia.

[No authors listed]

PMID: 20635811  [PubMed - in process]

7: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):205-10. Epub 2009 Aug 21.


Complications and visual prognosis in children with aniridia.

Lee H, Meyers K, Lanigan B, O'Keefe M.

PURPOSE:To characterize the ophthalmological findings, assess surgical outcomes,
and review visual outcomes in aniridia. METHODS:A retrospective case review was
performed and data were collected, including patient demographics, incidence of
aniridia-associated keratopathy, glaucoma, cataract, retinal breaks or
detachments, optic nerve hypoplasia, macular hypoplasia, poor vision, and
nystagmus. All outcomes from surgery, including penetrating keratoplasty,
trabeculectomy, Ahmed valve insertion, and cataract extraction, were recorded.
RESULTS:Six children (12 eyes) had corneal abnormalities, 4 had optic nerve
hypoplasia, 9 had nystagmus, and 2 had retinal detachments. Four patients (7
eyes) required penetrating keratoplasty. Five patients (9 eyes) developed
glaucoma and only 1 of the 4 trabeculectomies performed succeeded. Of the 6
Ahmed valve procedures performed, all succeeded in maintaining a satisfactory
intraocular pressure but some required needling and 5-fluorouracil. Eight
patients developed cataract and 7 required surgery. Visual outcomes were poor
despite treatment. Nine patients had Snellen acuity of 6/60 or less and required
low visual aids to function. CONCLUSION:Aniridia is a disorder that requires
multiple surgeries. It has a poor visual prognosis despite early diagnosis and
aggressive management. Newer techniques such as Ahmed valves and Boston
keratoprostheses offer hope, but its proliferative nature makes treatment
difficult. Copyright 2010, SLACK Incorporated.

PMID: 20635810  [PubMed - in process]

8: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):204. 

Keeping ahead of the times.

Wagner RS, Nelson LB.

Publication Types:
    Editorial

PMID: 20635809  [PubMed - in process]

9: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):202-3. 

What's Your Diagnosis?

Walton DS.

PMID: 20635808  [PubMed - in process]

10: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010 Jul-Aug;47(4):198-201. 

Treatment of infantile hemangiomas.

Guo S, Hunt MG, Superstein R.

PMID: 20635807  [PubMed - in process]