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PubMed1992

[Examination of the orbit using a non-ophthalmologic ultrasound equipment].

Ophthalmic examinations were performed for determining the suitability of seven different types of non-ophthalmic ultrasound equipments for ophthalmological purposes. According to the results, the instruments with probes of 5 MHz or higher frequency are appropriate for certain screening ophthalmological purposes in hospitals where ophthalmic ultrasound instrument is still missing. The possible indications are: approximate estimation of axial eye length for intraocular lens calculation, and visualization of gross intraocular and orbital diseases, such as retinal detachment, tumours, foreign bodies etc. In case of pathological result or in case of axial eye length different from the average value, the high resolution ophthalmological ultrasound examination is mandatory. The modern colour-coded Doppler ultrasound equipments were found suitable for the examination of the circulation of the eye and orbit.

Eye Diseases↗

PubMed2003

[Application of endoscopic operation in ophthalmology].

The application of endoscopic operation in ophthalmology has gotten great progression in recent years. It has showed many advantages such as more effectiveness, reliability and less damage, complications. Ophthalmic laser endoscopic operations can be applied in the management of glaucoma, vitreoretinopathy and so on. Lacrimal endoscopy in the treatment of lacrimal apparatus disease and nasal endoscopy in the Ophthalmo-Rhinol associated surgeries also has got great development. The application of ophthalmic endoscopic operation has indicated that the period of mini-wounded surgery in ophthalmology began. In this paper, we will describe the basic principle, status of application and prospect of endoscopic operation in ophthalmology.

Cataract Extraction↗

PubMed2003

[Evaluations of ophthalmological care expectation in the opinion of countryside dwellers in the example of the Wola Uhruska region].

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was the evaluations of ophthalmological care expectation in opinion of countryside inhabitants and their knowledge of eye diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analysis was performed based on the results of a survey, which covered 198 rural inhabitants living in Wola Uhruska region. The study was carried out during training arranged by Medical University of Lublin in July 2002. RESULTS: The obtained material was analysed and presented in the form of diagrams and written report. The results of the study showed, that 77% of patients was dissatisfied with the ophthalmologic health care access, despite, that the nearest ophthalmologic practice was in the distance of 30 km. Unfortunately, only 25% of persons could indicate the cause of their eye problems. It is important, to provide more information of eye condition for all patients.

Catchment Area, Health↗

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[Effectiveness of specialized and highly qualified ophthalmologic care rendered to the population of Kiev].

The efficacy of the organizational system has been studied by rendering ophthalmologic care to 246,866 patients. Statistical methods such as parametric and evaluative coefficient technique were used. Data verification has been evaluated with Student coefficient. Implemented organizational system of ophthalmologic care turned out to be highly effective due to the following reasons: differentiation of the patients flow between out-patients and in-patients departments; increase and differentiation of ophthalmologic assistance rendering in out-patient department; development of in-patients substitution forms of patients treatment in conditions of outpatient surgery department; usage of high technological methods of treatment in eye laser treatment department; more effective usage of in-patient beds by reducing in-clinic stay period, application of up to date surgical treatment, referring to in-patients department those who need highly qualified care.

Cities↗

PubMed2005

[The history of neuro-ophthalmology in Edinburgh. Part I].

The Edinburgh Medical School occupies a unique position in the history of medicine. It gave the three famous clinicians and scientists who significantly developed the fundamentals of neuro-ophthalmology: Sir Charles Bell, Douglas Argyll Robertson and Harry Moss Traquair. Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842) was a Scottish anatomist, physiologist, neurologist and surgeon who enjoyed a distinguished career in London and Edinburgh during the first half of the nineteenth century. He was a prolific medical writer, a brilliant researcher and a skilled artist. Argyll Robertson (AR) (1837-1909) was the first surgeon in Scotland to practise entirely in the field of ophthalmology. In 1869 Robertson published the records of cases, which showed that disease of the spinal cord is sometimes associated with loss of the light reflex of the pupil but retention of its movement in accommodation. Harry Moss Traquair (1875-1954) was one of the founders of neuro-ophthalmology, being concentrated on bitemporal hemianopia, the course of the geniculo-calcarine visual pathway, pituitary tumours, optic nerve diseases (including acute retrobulbar neuritis), tobacco amblyopia and traumatic lesions of the optic tract. In his many publications, his most outstanding contribution to medical knowledge was the work which culminated in the publication, in 1927, of "An Introduction to Clinical Perimetry".

Eye Diseases↗

PubMed2005

[Sixty-five years for the first Lithuanian manual of ophthalmology].

This review is dedicated to a famous Lithuanian professor, born 130 years ago, outstanding ophthalmologist of that time Petras Avizonis. In 1922-1923 he worked as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Lithuanian University, in 1924-1925 as Vice Rector, in 1925-1926 as Rector. He was the founder and chief of the Department and Clinic of Ophthalmology. The first Lithuanian study of ophthalmology called "Manual of Ophthalmology" was written by Petras Avizonis 65 years ago. This work remains significant not only for the medical science but also for the science of the Lithuanian language and has retained its value till now. It is known that Petras Avizonis created over 250 Lithuanian medical terms. The terms created by him play an important role in the modern Lithuanian terminology of medicine; and his linguistic work made a huge impact on the Lithuanian language and the national culture as a whole.

History, 19th Century↗

PubMed2005

[Analysis of the articles published in Chinese journal of ophthalmology during years 2001 to 2004].

OBJECTIVE: To study characteristics of the publication of Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology during years of 2001 to 2004. METHODS: Statistic method was used to retrieve the following parameters of Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology: numbers of articles, columns, citation frequencies, grants support, time lag from accepted to publication. RESULTS: The journal published 926 pieces of papers and 16 reports during years of 2001 to 2004. There were 24 columns; citation rates were 89.98%; papers published in the journal 19.53% got grant support. The times lag for publication was relatively longer. CONCLUSIONS: Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology is a high quality, specialized and core periodical in china.

Bibliometrics↗

PubMed2005

[The general situation of the development of ophthalmology in recent five years in China].

The ophthalmology in China keeps the tendency of fast development since the new century. The clinic service in ophthalmology has obviously been improved. The actual strength of the ophthalmic organizations was enhanced. The whole level of eye doctors was advanced. The inland and international academic meetings were flourishing. The development in ophthalmology made progress.

China↗

PubMed1990

Ophthalmological ideas of the Byzantine author Meletius.

The authors study and analyze the ophthalmological knowledge of the monk Meletius of the Monastery of St. Trinity in Tiveriopoli, as they appear in his paper 'De Natura Hominis'. The ophthalmological knowledge of Meletius mainly concerns the anatomy and physiology of the eye. The authors reach the conclusion that Meletius' ophthalmological knowledge for the greater part is compiled from that of the ancient authors; but they define a great number of pioneering medical ideas of Meletius, of which further research could discover the origin.

History, Medieval↗

PubMed1990

[Improvement of ophthalmologic care for children at polyclinics].

On the basis of a long-term experience of work of the Children Ophthalmologic Service in Moscow negative aspects of organization of the ophthalmologist's work in the children town polyclinic are shown, and arguments are presented in favor of a proposition to organize an ophthalmologic polyclinical department in basic children polyclinics with introducing medical nurse optometrists [correction of nurses-opticometrists] into the staff of children polyclinics. "A Provisional Statute of a Children Dispensary Polyclinical Department" and a scheme "The Structure of a Children Ophthalmologic Union (Regional, Town, District)" are subjoined.

Ambulatory Care↗

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[Trends in automation at the ophthalmology clinic].

The authors report on the automation of an ophthalmologic clinic that includes the following steps: a) electronic, information, automation networks in certain departments of the clinic; b) integration of all the important tasks in a system that ensures a certain functional framework to the clinic (electronic clinic); c) inclusion of the ophthalmologic clinic in an all-country information specialty system; d) establishment of international information links in the field of ophthalmology.

Automation↗

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A historical outline of Greek ophthalmology from the Hellenistic period up to the establishment of the first universities.

The writers examine the course of Greek ophthalmology from the Hellenistic period to the foundation of the first universities (19th century). In particular, the study refers to Galen, Antyllus, the Byzantine doctors Oribasius, Aetius of Ameda, Paul of Aegina, Alexander of Tralles, Nonnus Theophanes, Theophilus Protospatharius, Michael Psellos, Meletius Monachus, Nemesius bishop of Emeses and John Actuarius. The practice of empirical ophthalmology during the Ottoman domination of Greece is also examined, as is the earliest available evidence of modern Greek ophthalmological knowledge, deriving from the Ionian Islands.

Eye Diseases↗

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The foundation of experimental ophthalmology by Theodor Leber.

Theodor Leber grew up in Heidelberg as the son of a professor of Romance languages. Initially he planned to study natural sciences. Bunsen's advice led him to medicine. During his studies he succeeded in solving a competition problem posed by Helmholtz in the medical department. A short period of practical work in the eye hospital of Knapp was unsatisfactory. In Vienna with the physiologist Carl Ludwig, he was able in 1863/64, at the age of only 24 years, to demonstrate the blood circulation of the eye by color injections into the arteries and veins. Since that time the schematic drawings of his results can be found in every textbook of ophthalmology. On the occasion of the congress of the German Ophthalmological Society in Heidelberg in 1864, Theodor Leber reported on these findings and met with immense approval. In 1864-67 he followed an invitation as coworker of Liebreich to Paris; in 1867 he became A.v. Graefe's coworker in Berlin; in 1871 he moved to Göttingen, which became the first eye clinic with a laboratory for experimental investigations. The second epoch-making discovery accomplished by Leber was the detection of the fluid exchange in the eye. These results have also been confirmed by modern methods. Therefore, Theodor Leber can be called the father of experimental ophthalmology.

Animals↗

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Integrating ophthalmological and optometric services in a VA hospital program.

Basic eye care has been available at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Northport, NY, for the past 20 years. The demand for these services increased as the mission of this medical center was broadened to include major medical and surgery services. Increased migration of veterans to Long Island and their subsequent aging further increased the demand for eye-vision care. Originally, primary eye-vision care was provided independently by optometry and ophthalmology services. There was unnecessary duplication of equipment and inappropriate utilization of providers. Consequently, the services provided were quite limited in scope and sophistication. Both patients and providers became disenchanted with this practice mode. In December 1983, the administration of the Northport VAMC approved the establishment of a coordinated eye-vision care program that integrates ophthalmological and optometric services in a matrix structure. Since the program became operational in April 1984, patient satisfaction has increased, the working relationships between optometrists and ophthalmologists have improved, the ophthalmology residency program has been upgraded, and the combined staff productivity has increased.

Consumer Behavior↗

PubMed1982

[100 years of ophthalmology].

100 years ago ophthalmology was already an own special sector of medicine. In 1850, when Hermann von Helmholtz invented the ophthalmoscope, the beginning of modern ophthalmology was established. The "Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft" was founded in 1863. From thereon major advances in all divisions of ophthalmology were achieved. Some outstanding personalities and highlights are mentioned.

Germany↗

PubMed1995

Pediatric ophthalmology.

A wide variety of pediatric ophthalmologic diseases may present to the emergency physician. It is important for emergency physicians to know which diseases can be treated and which require urgent ophthalmologic intervention. Any asymmetry in a patient's ophthalmologic examination must be referred to a specialist for continuing care and definitive treatment. When identified early, strabismus, esotropia, or exotropia can be treated with significant benefit to the child's vision in the future. Abnormalities in size, shape, or color of the anterior portions of the eye are easily detected with inspection and may be indications of more serious illnesses such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataracts, or tumors. These entities can be recognized by their distinguishing characteristics, and treatment can be initiated. Chlamydial and herpetic conjunctivitis, orbital cellulitis, posterior uveitis, and glaucoma are a few of the more urgent problems that may present to the emergency physician and should not be missed. A good history and careful examination will prevent the devastating effects of these diseases.

Child, Preschool↗

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[The competence and skills of the family physician in ophthalmology].

BACKGROUND: In order to facilitate interprofessional collaboration and continuing education, it is necessary to define the family doctor (FD) work profile in ophthalmology and that this profile is accepted by FD and specialized doctors. METHODS: A questionnaire with 42 activities and 18 skills, belonging to the scope of ophthalmology was sent to 20 ophthalmologists in the Health Area of Pamplona. They were asked to value each item and to express whether they thought it belonged to the FD activity scope. The answers from 16 specialized doctors are compared with the answers from 16 FD. RESULTS: 30 activities and 12 skills are considered to be a part of the FD scope by 75% of them, compared with 22 activities and 10 skills accepted by the ophthalmologists. More that 75% of these ones express their disagreement with three activities: identification of traumatic wounds in both cameras, surveillance of eye-pressure in patients at risk, surveillance of chronic glaucoma and early care of wounds in the eye globe; and in three skills: valuation of iridocorneal angle, enlargement of the eye pupil and verification of lacrimal conduct permeability. In 9 items, statistically significant differences were found (p 0.05) between both groups answers. Among them, the examinations and surveillance of retinopathies in vascular and metabolic diseases, stands out. CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows a disparity of positions, which may raise difficulties to the interprofessional collaboration between both groups. It is recommended to study the factors, which might have an influence on this disagreement. The elaborated list constitutes a progress in the definition of FD profile in ophthalmology, although it would be necessary to carry out more studies.

Clinical Competence↗

PubMed1994

The value of skull radiography in ophthalmology.

Skull radiographs and special views are still requested in ophthalmology despite the increasing availability of other radiological investigations such as CT, MR imaging and ultrasound. In order to assess the value of skull radiography in ophthalmology we retrospectively studied the use of skull radiographs and CT images in our department. In only one instance was patient management based purely on skull radiograph findings. Over 50% of CT examinations had been preceded by skull films which made no contribution towards management. In some cases the skull films had been misleading by not showing significant pathology and had consequently created considerable delay before diagnosis was reached. It is therefore unjustifiable to use skull films as a method of screening for orbital or intracranial disease and there is little indication for skull radiography in ophthalmology, except in detection of intraocular foreign bodies, facial and orbital fractures and simple sinusitis.

Brain Neoplasms↗