<b>Purpose:</b> To evaluate efficacy and safety of the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass stent used as the sole procedure in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).<br> <b>Methods:</b> Retrospective, consecutive case series involving 12 Korean patients, 12 eyes with POAG that were implanted with 1 iStent trabecular micro-bypass stent. Data were collected preoperatively, and at 1, 3, and 6 months, 12 months, postoperatively. Data included intraocular pressure (IOP), visual acuity test and slit lamp examination.<br> <b>Results:</b> Mean preo ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To compare the clinical features and biopsy results of patients with the tumor on the lid margin at medial side versus those with the tumor around the punctum.<br> <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective medical record review was conducted on 58 patients, each having tumor on the eyelid from March 2001 to June 2018 in CHA Bundang Medical Center.<br> <b>Results:</b> Thirty seven cases with the tumors on the lid margin at medial side and 21 cases with the tumors around the punctum were reviewed. There were increase in size for 18.9% of the ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To evaluate the effects of subtenon triamcinolone injections in patients with macular edema or low visual improvement after undergoing vitrectomy for treatment of idiopathic epiretinal membrane.<br><b> Methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective chart review of 45 eyes of 45 patients who were diagnosed with idiopathic epiretinal membrane and underwent vitrectomy, but did not have more than 0.1 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) increase in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after the operation. Of the 45 patients, 24 patients rece ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To present clinical outcomes of small-incision browpexy in patients with mild brow ptosis without significant suprabrow skin redundancy.<br><b> Methods:</b> Eleven patients who underwent small-incision browpexy procedures were clinically evaluated over a period of 6 months, including a review of their charts. Small-incision browpexy was performed through two 5 mm incisions in the central and lateral brow. Measurements and comparisons were made of the preoperative and 6-month postoperative brow-to-pupil distance (BPD), the brow-to-medial canthus dis ..read more

<b>Purpose</b>: To report a case of atypical lid abscess caused by ant-bite.<br><b> Case summary</b>: A 54-year-old male patient was referred to our clinic due lid swelling. He complained of pain in the left eyelid<br> area after ant-bite 4 days ago. At the initial visit, elevated abscess and ulcer with pus were observed in the left upper eyelid, and<br> lesions of the similar aspect were observed in the lower eyelid margin of the same area. Cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility<br> tests were performed. No bacterial growth was observed on cu ..read more

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) following acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG) after general anesthesia. Case summary: A 65-year-old woman, who had had open reduction and internal fixation under general anesthesia for her right femur fracture, presented with a 2-day history of visual loss in both eyes. Best corrected visual acuity was finger count and intraocular pressure (IOP) was 40 mmHg in her both eyes. There were diffuse corneal edema and shallow peripheral anterior chamber under slit lamp examination, and fundus examination re ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To confirm the effect of 0.15% sodium hyaluronate on tear film and ocular surface disorders after vitrectomy surgery. <br><b>Methods:</b> The control group 19 patients and the test group 20 patients who underwent vitrectomy were enrolled. The control group took only antibiotics and steroids eye drops after surgery for 1 month, and the test group used 0.15% sodium hyaluronate eye drops for 2 months additionally. Ocular surface disease index (OSDI), tear film break-up time, Schirmer test, corneoconjunctival staining and meibomian gland seretion test ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To report a case of conjunctival reactive lymphoid hyperplasia occurred after a silicone punctal plug insertion combined with the frequent use of topical 0.1% cyclosporine A eye drops in a patient with neurotrophic keratitis. <br><b>Case summary:</b> A 67-year-old female patient was referred for persistent conjunctival redness, blurred vision, and dry eye on her right eye. Severe corneal epithelial erosions and the linear subepithelial opacity at the inferior cornea were seen. The threshold of corneal sensation was reduced to 4.5 cm according to Co ..read more

Purpose: To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients clinically diagnosed with anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome. Methods: From November 2005 to July 2019, we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 52 patients diagnosed with Miller-Fisher syndrome, Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis or anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome. Symptom including acute ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, hyporeflexia and other neurologic features were reviewed. Laboratory results including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and anti-ganglioside antibodies were also analyzed. Results: Among 52 patients, 40 were diagnosed ..read more

<b>Purpose:</b> To report a successful treatment of Descemet ..read more