2006
The effect of Gonioscopy on keratometry and corneal surface topography
George MK, Kuriakose T, DeBroff BM, Emerson JW. The effect of Gonioscopy on keratometry and corneal surface topography. BMC Ophthalmology 2006, 6: 26. PMID: 16780595, PMCID: PMC1550259, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2415-6-26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSim KCentral corneal surfaceIntraocular lens implantsConnective tissue disordersYears of ageSignificant differencesSRK II formulaCorneal curvature measurementsCorneal topography measurementsCorneal surface topographyDry eyeOcular surgeryApplanation tonometryIntraocular lensLens implantsTissue disordersCorneal curvatureSimulated keratometryExclusion criteriaGonioscopyK readingsGonioscopeShort-term effectsBaseline measurementsCorneal surface
2003
The ability of periorbitally applied antiglare products to improve contrast sensitivity in conditions of sunlight exposure.
DeBroff BM, Pahk PJ. The ability of periorbitally applied antiglare products to improve contrast sensitivity in conditions of sunlight exposure. JAMA Ophthalmology 2003, 121: 997-1001. PMID: 12860804, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.121.7.997.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Anterior chamber fluid cultures following phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation.
Gimbel H, Sun R, DeBroff B, Yang H. Anterior chamber fluid cultures following phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 1996, 27: 121-6. PMID: 8640434, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19960201-06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraocular lens implantationAnterior chamber fluidLens implantationIntracameral antibioticsChamber fluidPositive culturesPosterior chamber lens implantationEnd of surgeryPositive culture rateIntracameral gentamicinProspective studyAnterior chamberCataract surgeryCataract extractionFluid cultureCulture rateControl groupPhacoemulsificationIrrigating solutionGentamicinSignificant differencesPatientsSurgeryAntibioticsImplantation
1995
Effects of wound architecture and suture technique on postoperative astigmatism.
Gimbel H, Sun R, DeBroff B. Effects of wound architecture and suture technique on postoperative astigmatism. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 1995, 26: 524-8. PMID: 8746573, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19951101-06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRule astigmatismFrown incisionNumber of eyesSteep meridianPostoperative visitPostoperative astigmatismSuture techniqueWound architectureProspective randomized investigationIntraocular lens implantationSignificant differencesLens implantationPreoperative levelsRandomized investigationGroup 2Group 1Cataract incisionGroup 3Mean flatteningSutured woundsInduced cylinderIncisionAstigmatismHorizontal suturesSutureComparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy.
Gimbel H, DeBroff B, Beldavs R, van Westenbrugge J, Ferensowicz M. Comparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1995, 11: 36-41. PMID: 7641047, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19950101-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpherical equivalent refractionPhotorefractive keratectomyRefractive outcomesManual debridementCorneal epitheliumRefractive resultsMean preoperative spherical equivalent refractionFinal uncorrected visual acuityMean spherical equivalent refractionPreoperative spherical equivalent refractionExcimer laser photorefractive keratectomyManual groupStatistical differenceUncorrected visual acuitySlit-lamp microscopyRate of reepithelializationCorneal epithelial removalSignificant differencesIncidence of halosCorticosteroid dosingDebridement groupStromal hazeCorneal hazeSame surgeonVisual acuity
1994
Aqueous flare increase after light exposure in age-related macular degeneration.
Cuzzani O, Onodera T, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Aqueous flare increase after light exposure in age-related macular degeneration. Canadian Journal Of Ophthalmology 1994, 29: 172-5. PMID: 7994671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related macular degenerationAnterior chamber flareMacular degenerationExudative age-related macular degenerationFlare-cell meterAqueous flare increaseTopcon fundus cameraLight exposureOcular conditionsRetinal diseasesFundus cameraLight flashesTherapeutic settingSignificant differencesPatientsSignificant increaseSecond measurementFlash intensityDegenerationExposureSignificant changesHoursPossible mechanismFlare increaseMultiple analyses