Igor Kaiserman

Summary

Affiliation: Toronto Western Hospital
Country: Israel

Publications

  1. ncbi Fibrin glue for opposing wound edges in "Top Hat" penetrating keratoplasty: a laboratory study
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
    Cornea 26:1235-8. 2007
  2. ncbi Busin Guide vs Forceps for the Insertion of the Donor Lenticule in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 147:220-226.e1. 2009
  3. ncbi Prognostic factors in Acanthamoeba keratitis
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
    Can J Ophthalmol 47:312-7. 2012
  4. ncbi Long term ultrasonic follow up of choroidal naevi and their transformation to melanomas
    I Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon 78306, Israel
    Br J Ophthalmol 90:994-8. 2006
  5. ncbi Herpetic eye disease in diabetic patients
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 112:2184-8. 2005
  6. ncbi Incidence, possible risk factors, and potential effects of an opaque bubble layer created by a femtosecond laser
    Igor Kaiserman
    Private laser center and the Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Cataract Refract Surg 34:417-23. 2008
  7. ncbi Topical beta-blockers are not associated with an increased risk of treatment for depression
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Ophthalmology 113:1077-80. 2006
  8. ncbi Risk factors for photodynamic therapy of predominantly classic choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 142:441-7. 2006
  9. ncbi Increased risk for herpetic eye disease in patients with allergic conjunctivitis
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 31:721-5. 2006
  10. ncbi Cataract surgery is associated with a higher rate of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Ophthalmology 114:278-82. 2007

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Publications66

  1. ncbi Fibrin glue for opposing wound edges in "Top Hat" penetrating keratoplasty: a laboratory study
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
    Cornea 26:1235-8. 2007
    ..To evaluate the advantages of fibrin glue for opposing wound edges in Top Hat penetrating keratoplasty (PKP)...
  2. ncbi Busin Guide vs Forceps for the Insertion of the Donor Lenticule in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 147:220-226.e1. 2009
    ..To compare two insertion methods in Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK): Busin guide-assisted vs Forceps-assisted insertion of the corneal lenticule graft...
  3. ncbi Prognostic factors in Acanthamoeba keratitis
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
    Can J Ophthalmol 47:312-7. 2012
    ..To assess the prognostic factors influencing visual prognosis and length of treatment after acanthamoeba keratitis (AK)...
  4. ncbi Long term ultrasonic follow up of choroidal naevi and their transformation to melanomas
    I Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon 78306, Israel
    Br J Ophthalmol 90:994-8. 2006
    ..To compare ultrasonographic (US) predicting factors for conversion of choroidal naevi into melanomas...
  5. ncbi Herpetic eye disease in diabetic patients
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 112:2184-8. 2005
    ..To study the incidence of herpetic eye disease (HED) of the ocular surface in diabetics...
  6. ncbi Incidence, possible risk factors, and potential effects of an opaque bubble layer created by a femtosecond laser
    Igor Kaiserman
    Private laser center and the Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Cataract Refract Surg 34:417-23. 2008
    ..To describe the incidence, characteristics, risk factors, and sequelae of an opaque bubble layer created by the IntraLase (15 Khz) femtosecond laser (IntraLase, Corp.)...
  7. ncbi Topical beta-blockers are not associated with an increased risk of treatment for depression
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Ophthalmology 113:1077-80. 2006
    ..To investigate the effect of topical beta-blockers on the prevalence of depression among glaucoma patients...
  8. ncbi Risk factors for photodynamic therapy of predominantly classic choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 142:441-7. 2006
    ..To investigate the influence of various risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on the rate of undergoing photodynamic therapy (PDT)...
  9. ncbi Increased risk for herpetic eye disease in patients with allergic conjunctivitis
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 31:721-5. 2006
    ..To evaluate the risk of ocular surface herpetic eye disease (osHED) in allergic eye disease...
  10. ncbi Cataract surgery is associated with a higher rate of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Ophthalmology 114:278-82. 2007
    ..To investigate the association between cataract surgery and the rate of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...
  11. ncbi Corneal wound malapposition after penetrating keratoplasty: an optical coherence tomography study
    I Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Br J Ophthalmol 92:1103-7. 2008
    ..To examine the wound configuration after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT)...
  12. ncbi Optical coherence tomography of Descemet membrane separation by the big bubble technique
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 26:1115-7. 2007
    ..To image Descemet membrane separation by the big bubble technique in human corneas by using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT)...
  13. ncbi Optical coherence tomography provides insight into the effect of intacs in keratoconus
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
    Arch Ophthalmol 126:571-2. 2008
  14. ncbi Suture-assisted vs forceps-assisted insertion of the donor lenticula during Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 145:986-990. 2008
    ..To compare a new insertion method using a suture with the standard forceps-assisted insertion of the lamellar corneal graft in Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK)...
  15. ncbi Half-top-hat--a new wound configuration for penetrating keratoplasty
    I Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T2S8
    Br J Ophthalmol 92:143-6. 2008
    ..To describe a new, simpler method of achieving the advantages of a lamellar wound configuration in penetrating keratoplasty (PKP)--the half-top-hat (HTH) configuration...
  16. ncbi Forecasting the prognosis of choroidal melanoma with an artificial neural network
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 112:1608. 2005
    ..To develop an artificial neural network (ANN) that will forecast the 5-year mortality from choroidal melanoma...
  17. ncbi Severe blepharoconjunctivitis induced by a peeling mask containing trichloroacetic acid
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ocul Immunol Inflamm 13:257-9. 2005
    ..To report a case of severe blepharoconjunctivitis induced by a peeling mask...
  18. ncbi Ultrasonographic tissue characteristics of mushroom-shaped uveal melanoma
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 30:171-7. 2005
    ..To evaluate the ultrasonographic tissue characteristics of mushroom-shaped versus dome-shaped uveal melanoma and to compare them with the tumor vasculature...
  19. ncbi Dry eye in diabetic patients
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 139:498-503. 2005
    ..To compare the prevalence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in a prospective cohort of 22,382 diabetic patients with that in the general population...
  20. ncbi The effect of combination pharmacotherapy on the prescription trends of glaucoma medications
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Il 91120 Jerusalem, Israel
    J Glaucoma 14:157-60. 2005
    ..To describe prescription trends within a managed care setting for glaucoma medications and to examine the effect of introduction of Cosopt--a fixed combination of dorzolamide and timolol...
  21. ncbi Half top hat wound configuration for penetrating keratoplasty: 1-year results
    I Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon 78306, Israel
    Br J Ophthalmol 93:1629-33. 2009
    ..To compare the 1-year outcomes after half-top-hat (HTH) penetrating keratoplasty (PK) versus top-hat (TH) PK and regular PK...
  22. ncbi Manual top hat wound configuration for penetrating keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 27:521-6. 2008
    ..To compare the outcomes of manual top hat penetrating keratoplasty (PK) versus traditional PK...
  23. ncbi Trends in liver function tests: a comparison with serum tumor markers in metastatic uveal melanoma (part 2)
    Karen Hendler
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
    Anticancer Res 31:351-7. 2011
    ....
  24. ncbi Comparison of posterior lamellar keratoplasty techniques to penetrating keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
    Ophthalmology 115:1525-33. 2008
    ....
  25. ncbi Comparison of three different techniques of corneal transplantation for keratoconus
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 146:905-12.e1. 2008
    ..To compare the visual outcomes following deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), penetrating keratoplasty (PK), and manual top-hat PK (TH-PK) in subjects undergoing corneal transplantation for keratoconus (KC)...
  26. ncbi IntraLase-enabled astigmatic keratotomy for postkeratoplasty astigmatism
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, Donald K Johnson Eye Center, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 146:897-904.e1. 2008
    ..To report on the outcomes of IntraLase-enabled astigmatic keratotomy (IEAK) and to compare it with manual astigmatic keratotomy (AK) for the management of postkeratoplasty astigmatism...
  27. ncbi The effect of mitomycin C on corneal endothelium in pterygium surgery
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Ophthalmol 147:447-452.e1. 2009
    ..To evaluate the changes in endothelial cell counts in patients after pterygium surgery with mitomycin C (MMC) 0.02% and to compare them with patients undergoing pterygium excision without MMC...
  28. ncbi Femtosecond LASIK combined with astigmatic keratotomy for the correction of refractive errors after penetrating keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 41:242-9. 2010
    ..To evaluate the outcomes of femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) compared to combined LASIK and astigmatic keratotomy in the treatment of refractive errors following penetrating keratoplasty...
  29. ncbi Subconjunctival bevacizumab injection for corneal neovascularization
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 27:142-7. 2008
    ..To report on the clinical use of subconjunctival bevacizumab in patients with corneal neovascularization...
  30. ncbi IntraLase-enabled astigmatic keratotomy for post-keratoplasty astigmatism: on-axis vector analysis
    Nikhil L Kumar
    Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Ophthalmology 117:1228-1235.e1. 2010
    ..To determine the refractive predictability, stability, efficacy, and complication rate of femtosecond laser-enabled astigmatic keratotomy for post-keratoplasty astigmatism...
  31. ncbi Topical beta blockers in asthmatic patients-is it safe?
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 34:517-22. 2009
    ..To investigate the use of topical ocular anti-glaucoma medications by glaucomatous patients with obstructive pulmonary disease and their effect on related hospitalizations and emergency room visits...
  32. ncbi Subconjunctival bevacizumab injection for corneal neovascularization in recurrent pterygium
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Curr Eye Res 33:23-8. 2008
    ..We report on the use of subconjunctival bevacizumab on corneal vessel density in recurrent pterygia...
  33. ncbi Deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty: up to 5-year follow-up
    Raneen Shehadeh Mashor
    University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
    Ophthalmology 117:680-6. 2010
    ..To evaluate the outcomes of small-incision deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction at up to 5 years of follow-up...
  34. ncbi The effect of successful rebubbling after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty on endothelial cell counts
    Raneen Shehadeh Mashor
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 29:878-82. 2010
    ..To examine the effect of successful repositioning/rebubbling of the graft on endothelial cell counts (ECCs) in eyes after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty...
  35. ncbi Descemet's stripping with endothelial keratoplasty in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 39:54-6. 2008
    ....
  36. ncbi Femtosecond laser-assisted penetrating keratoplasty: stability evaluation of different wound configurations
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 27:209-11. 2008
    ..To evaluate the stability of different wound configurations for full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty (PK) by using the femtosecond laser in a laboratory model...
  37. ncbi Retrospective contralateral study comparing descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty with penetrating keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 28:485-8. 2009
    ....
  38. ncbi Extensive versus limited pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft: outcomes and recurrence rates
    Irit Bahar
    Ophthalmology Department, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Curr Eye Res 33:435-40. 2008
    ..To compare the long-term outcomes and recurrence rate of extensive versus limited subconjunctival pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft...
  39. ncbi Temporal and seasonal trends in Acanthamoeba keratitis
    Penny McAllum
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Cornea 28:7-10. 2009
    ..The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence and risk factors of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) over an 8-year period in a Canadian tertiary care setting...
  40. ncbi Changes in corneal curvatures and anterior segment parameters after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 35:961-6. 2010
    ..To evaluate the influence of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) on corneal curvature and the anterior segment parameters obtained with the Pentacam rotating Scheimpflug camera...
  41. ncbi Combined penetrating keratoplasty and implantation of iris prosthesis intraocular lenses after ocular trauma
    Raneen Shehadeh Mashor
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Cataract Refract Surg 37:582-7. 2011
    ..To report the outcomes of implantation of intraocular lenses (IOLs) with a prosthetic iris to correct traumatic iris deficiency...
  42. ncbi Statins do not decrease the risk for wet age-related macular degeneration
    Nadia Kaiserman
    Hebrew University Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 34:304-10. 2009
    ..To investigate the effect of statins on the risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT)...
  43. ncbi The dynamics of serum tumor markers in predicting metastatic uveal melanoma (part 1)
    Vivian Barak
    Immunology Laboratory for Tumor Diagnosis, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
    Anticancer Res 31:345-9. 2011
    ....
  44. ncbi Cionni endocapsular ring implantation in Marfan's Syndrome
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Br J Ophthalmol 91:1477-80. 2007
    ..To evaluate the visual outcomes, intraoperative and postoperative complications of Cionni ring implantation in eyes with a subluxated lens associated with Marfan Syndrome...
  45. ncbi Femtosecond laser top hat penetrating keratoplasty: wound burst pressures of incomplete cuts
    Penny McAllum
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Arch Ophthalmol 126:822-5. 2008
    ..To investigate the pressure required to rupture femtosecond laser top hat configuration corneal dissections with incomplete dissections...
  46. ncbi Associated morbidity of chalazia
    Arie Y Nemet
    Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
    Cornea 30:1376-81. 2011
    ..Chalazion may be associated with some local and systemic conditions. We studied the prevalence of various conditions among patients with chalazion...
  47. ncbi Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy for glaucoma surgery using the femtosecond laser: a laboratory model
    Irit Bahar
    Department of Ophthalmology, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, Ontario, Canada
    Br J Ophthalmol 91:1713-4. 2007
  48. ncbi Topographic patterns in refractive surgery candidates
    David Varssano
    Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Israel
    Cornea 23:602-7. 2004
    ..To evaluate the prevalence of different topographic patterns in refractive surgery candidates and to estimate the extent of candidate rejection based on topography alone...
  49. ncbi The effect of riboflavin-ultraviolet A-induced collagen cross-linking on intraocular pressure measurement: an experimental study
    Eitan Livny
    Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel
    Br J Ophthalmol 96:1029-33. 2012
    ..To investigate the effect of corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL) on tonopen measurements of intraocular pressure (IOP)...
  50. ncbi Prevalence of Epilepsy among Cataract Patients
    Joel Hanhart
    Department of Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
    Curr Eye Res 35:487-91. 2010
    ..To evaluate the prevalence of epilepsy among patients undergoing cataract surgery...
  51. ncbi Severe allergic blepharoconjunctivitis induced by a dye for eyelashes and eyebrows
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ocul Immunol Inflamm 11:149-51. 2003
    ..To report a case of severe allergic blepharoconjunctivitis induced by a dye for eyebrows and eyelashes...
  52. ncbi Liver function tests in metastatic uveal melanoma
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 137:236-43. 2004
    ..To evaluate trends in liver function tests before detection of liver metastases from uveal melanoma...
  53. ncbi The association of keratoconus with immune disorders
    Arie Y Nemet
    Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
    Cornea 29:1261-4. 2010
    ..To evaluate the association between keratoconus (KC) and immune disorders (IDs)...
  54. ncbi Detachment of subfoveal choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration
    Shimon Rumelt
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 134:822-7. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Partial CNV detachment and folding represent a unique, not previously reported, and possibly favorable outcome of PDT and TTT. The low energy and selectivity of these treatments may explain this phenomenon...
  55. ncbi Associated morbidity of blepharitis
    Arie Y Nemet
    Department of Ophthalmology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Sava, Israel
    Ophthalmology 118:1062-8. 2011
    ..To evaluate the prevalence of systemic medical conditions in patients with blepharitis...
  56. ncbi Changes in ultrasound findings in posterior uveal melanoma after Ruthenium 106 brachytherapy
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 109:1137-41. 2002
    ..To analyze the postbrachytherapy ultrasonographic dynamics of uveal melanoma tumor height and internal reflectivity...
  57. ncbi Contrast sensitivity after wave front-guided LASIK
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, POB 12000, Il 91120 Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 111:454-7. 2004
    ..To compare the effects on contrast sensitivity of wave front-guided (WFG) versus standard LASIK...
  58. ncbi Laser photocoagulation for central serous retinopathy associated with graft-versus-host disease
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ocul Immunol Inflamm 13:249-56. 2005
    ..Since corticosteroids cannot be discontinued in such cases, photocoagulation should be considered at an early stage to prevent continuous ocular morbidity...
  59. ncbi Estimating intraocular pressure using a glass rod
    Shahar Frenkel
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie) 38:195-9. 2006
    ..With training, the average error in IOP estimation improved from 7.42 +/- 5.56 mmHg to 5.13 +/- 4.48 mmHg. Gentle palpation of the corneal apex with a glass-rod provides tactile and visual clues that may assist in estimating the IOP...
  60. ncbi Long-term effects of mitomycin C in pterygium surgery on scleral thickness and the conjunctival epithelium
    Abraham Solomon
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Ophthalmology 111:1522-7. 2004
    ..To evaluate the long-term effects of intraoperative application of mitomycin C on the scleral thickness and the conjunctival epithelium at the surgical site of pterygium excision...
  61. ncbi Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after a trans-Atlantic airplane journey
    Igor Kaiserman
    Department of Ophthalmology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
    Am J Ophthalmol 133:581-3. 2002
    ..To report a case of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after a trans-Atlantic airplane journey...
  62. ncbi Alcohol- vs hypertonic saline-assisted laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy
    Rossen Hazarbassanov
    American Lasers Medical Center, Rishon Le-Zion, Israel
    Arch Ophthalmol 123:171-6. 2005
    ..In view of recent evidence regarding the epithelial toxic effects of alcohol, HS-LASEK might be a better treatment alternative...
  63. ncbi Long-term adherence to antihypertensive therapy: a survey in four primary care clinics
    Shlomo Vinker
    Central District, Clalit Health Services, Department of Family Medicine, Rishon Lezion, Israel
    Expert Opin Pharmacother 9:1271-7. 2008
    ..Many hypertensive patients have suboptimal control of their blood pressure. One of the most common causes is poor adherence with treatment...
  64. ncbi Long-term reversibility of epikeratophakia
    Aaron Greenbaum
    Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Cornea 26:1210-2. 2007
    ..To assess the long-term reversibility of epikeratophakia...
  65. ncbi Prescription of ocular beta-blockers in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease: Does a central electronic medical record make a difference?
    Shlomo Vinker
    Department of Family Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Clin Drug Investig 26:495-500. 2006
    ..In this study we aimed to evaluate through central or local electronic medical records (EMRs) the prescription patterns for topical ocular beta-blockers for patients with glaucoma and OPD treated by ophthalmologists...
  66. ncbi Urgent referrals to a specialist by family physicians--is the "urgency" real: a prospective study
    Shlomo Vinker
    Department of Family Medicine, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Eur J Gen Pract 13:37-9. 2007