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
1995
Recommendation for Correctly Analyzing Photorefractive Keratectomy Centration Data
Sun R, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Recommendation for Correctly Analyzing Photorefractive Keratectomy Centration Data. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1995, 21: 4-5. PMID: 7722900, DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80466-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComparison 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
Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy.
DeBroff B, Thoft R. Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1994, 10: 428-32. PMID: 7528614, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19940701-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEssential iris atrophyIris atrophyAnterior uveitisCorneal decompensationChronic anterior uveitisImmunologic graft failurePersistent anterior uveitisIridocorneal endothelial syndromeEndothelial syndromeGraft failureRetrospective studySurgical resultsMore episodesKeratoplastyAtrophySeparate occasionsUveitisUniversity of PittsburghDecompensationEyesGraft reactionPatientsFailureSyndromeGraft