Web-Based Versus Non-Web–Based Patient Referral Patterns and Factors Affecting Them
Conclusion: The web-based referral sources have significantly grown from the third rank in the beginning to the first one from 2015 till the end of study. (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research

Pupillary and Anterior Chamber Changes Following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
This study investigated the preoperative and postoperative pupillary and anterior chamber (AC) characteristics of patients undergoing upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study examined 32 eyes from 20 dermatochalasis patients. Following a detailed ophthalmological examination, quantitative pupillometry and Scheimpflug corneal topography were used to evaluate the pupil and AC characteristics of eyes on the day of operation and postoperative days 1 and 7. Static and dynamic pupillometry characteristics, including scotopic, mesopic, low photopic, and high photopic pupil diameter (PD)...
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research

Evaluation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Acute Nonoperative Orbital Fractures
Conclusion: We present the largest cohort yet reported of patients managed without antibiotic prophylaxis for nonoperative orbital fractures, with no infectious complications identified. Currently there is no evidence of utility to prophylactic antibiotics in the setting of nonoperative traumatic orbital fractures. Rather than prescribing antibiotics, we recommend clinicians educate patients on return precautions and offer close follow up for the rare, but potentially severe infectious complications of orbital trauma. (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research

Two-paired Mini-incisional Entropion Surgery for Involutional Entropion
Conclusion: The 2-paired mini-incisional entropion surgery can be used for entropion repair alone or in combination with horizontal tightening surgeries. (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research

Patient Satisfaction and Management of Postoperative Complications Following Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing of the Lower Eyelids
Conclusions: Ablative carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of the lower eyelids can be a useful tool in the armamentarium of the experienced oculoplastic surgeon, with excellent aesthetic results, high patient satisfaction, and low complication rates as adjunctive or monotherapy. Proper and timely management of postoperative complications is essential to maximizing successful cosmetic outcomes. (Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research